LAS FY2 in ENT
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Salary
£47,610
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
We're offering an exceptional opportunity for an LAS FY2, to join our ENT team here at MKUH. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-pa...
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
o To be competent in history taking and examination.
o To be able to manage the acutely ill patient under supervision and guidance.
o To develop communication skills with colleagues, staff and patients as well as documentation.
o To be able to work as a member of a team and with other teams in a multi-disciplinary setting.
o To be able to show professionalism during the delivery of the role that will support and enable good clinical care.
o To develop competency in decision-making and prioritising one's workload as well as demonstrating effective time management.
1. About the Service
Milton Keynes is part of the Luton & Dunstable OMFS hub-and-spoke network, providing OMFS care to the communities of Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Dunstable and Stevenage. The postholder is directly employed in Milton Keynes and will contribute to a modern, collaborative, and patientcentred service.
2. Purpose of the Role
To deliver safe, effective, and compassionate OMFS care; to contribute to the daytoday running of the service; and to support continuous improvement, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
3. Main Duties and Responsibilities
3.1 Outpatient Clinics
Assess, investigate, and manage patients with
o Intraoral hard/soft tissue lesions
o Dentoalveolar pathology
o Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
o Head and neck lumps
o Salivary gland pathology
o Skin lesions
o Oral and maxillofacial trauma
o Suspected/confirmed head and neck malignancies
Provide clear explanations, shared decisionmaking, safetynetting, and timely documentation.
3.2 Operating Sessions
Undertake outpatient operating lists, primarily minor oral surgery under local anaesthetic (LA).
Participate in IV sedation sessions for suitable cases (training and supervision aligned to competence).
Upskilling opportunities in neonatal tonguetie procedures (for suitable candidates not yet experienced).
Potential to undertake procedures under GA where appropriate.
Introduce and deliver treatment for skin lesions and Botox clinics (training provided as needed).
Organise junior staff on operating lists and ensure efficient, safe list flow.
3.3 Accident & Emergency and Urgent Referrals
Hold the departmental bleep during working hours and respond promptly to emergencies from ED and other specialties.
Provide initial assessment, stabilisation, and onward management plans.
Note: Outofhours service is provided by Luton & Dunstable Hospital; Milton Keynes does not provide local OOH cover.
3.4 DaytoDay Service Management
Share responsibility for the daily running of OMFS clinics, theatres, and urgent pathways.
Prioritise cases, manage waiting lists, and maintain safe patient flow.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCS
- DOHNS
Registration
Essential
- GMC Registration and license to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards
Experience
Essential
- Previous work in an NHS post
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in an ENT post
Language skills
Essential
- Have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical skills
Essential
- Technical Knowledge & Clinical Expertise: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need. Demonstrates appropriate technical competence with potential for developing strong/complex clinical/diagnostic skills
Desirable
- shows aptitude for practical skills e.g. hand-eye coordination, dexterity, Visiospatial awareness
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ALS, ALERTS or equivalent
- Previous experience in ENT
Specialty specific skills related to the post
Essential
- Research skills: demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, research and evidence-based practise, with potential to contribute to research
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence to contributing to teaching & learning of others
- Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure
- Awareness of own limitations
- Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decisionmaking skills
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi disciplinary team & demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands & follow instructions
Skills
Essential
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- Demonstrates respect for the rights of all
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent.
Commitment to Speciality
Essential
- Shows realistic insight into surgery and the demands of a surgical lifestyle
- Shows critical & enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to surgery
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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