LAS FY2 in ENT | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
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| Salary: | £47,610 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
Summary
We’re offering an exceptional opportunity for anLAS FY2, to join our ENT team here at MKUH. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to make a real difference to patient care across a diverse community. You’ll be part of a service that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
What makes this role exciting? You’ll have the chance to develop advanced skills, gain exposure to a wide range of cases, and access structured support for professional growth, including leadership development and specialist training. We actively encourage innovation and provide opportunities to upskill in all areas of ENT.
If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding care, eager to broaden your expertise, and want to work in a supportive, forward-thinking department that invests in your future, this is the ideal next step in your career.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To be competent in history taking and examination.
• To be able to manage the acutely ill patient under supervision and guidance.
• To develop communication skills with colleagues, staff and patients as well as documentation.
• To be able to work as a member of a team and with other teams in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• To be able to show professionalism during the delivery of the role that will support and enable good clinical care.
• To develop competency in decision-making and prioritising one’s workload as well as demonstrating effective time management.
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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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 patient‑centred service.
2. Purpose of the Role
To deliver safe, effective, and compassionate OMFS care; to contribute to the day‑to‑day 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 decision‑making, safety‑netting, and timely documentation.
3.2 Operating Sessions
· Undertake outpatient operating lists, primarilyminor oral surgery under local anaesthetic (LA).
· Participate inIV sedationsessions for suitable cases (training and supervision aligned to competence).
· Upskilling opportunitiesinneonatal tongue‑tieprocedures (for suitable candidates not yet experienced).
· Potential to undertake procedures underGAwhere appropriate.
· Introduce and deliver treatment forskin lesionsandBotox 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 departmentalbleepduring working hours and respond promptly to emergencies from ED and other specialties.
· Provide initial assessment, stabilisation, and onward management plans.
· Note:Out‑of‑hours service is provided byLuton & Dunstable Hospital; Milton Keynes does not provide local OOH cover.
3.4 Day‑to‑Day 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.
· Escalate risk appropriately and contribute to rota resilience.
3.5 Governance, Audit, and Service Improvement
· Attend regularaudit meetings(with normal clinical activity paused to enable full participation).
· Contribute to internal/external audit, clinical effectiveness, and risk management.
· Lead on selected audits and support the implementation of improvements and service developments.
3.6 Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Working
· Participate in MDTs, including theHead & Neck cancer MDT, ensuring timely information sharing and coordinated care.
· Collaborate with dental, ENT, oncology, radiology, pathology, anaesthetics, nursing, and AHP colleagues.
3.7 Teaching, Supervision, and Team Development
· Supervise and support junior medical staff and other learners in clinics and theatres.
· Provide constructive feedback, contribute to teaching sessions, and model safe, evidence‑based practice.
3.8 On‑Call and Bleep Cover
· Share bleep/on‑call hours with other middle grades (during service hours as per rota).
• Ensure reliable handover and continuity of patient care.
4. Professional Development
• Take responsibility for self‑development through supervised practice, courses, and reflective learning.
• Engage with the Trustannual appraisalprocess and personal development planning.
• Access leadership development and targetedupskilling(e.g., neonatal tongue‑tie, sedation practice, aesthetic procedures).
5. Accountability
• Clinically responsible to, and report to, theConsultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon.
• Work within departmental and Trust policies, clinical governance frameworks, and professional standards.
6. Key Skills and Qualities (Role Essentials)
• Strong clinical judgment and problem‑solving in OMFS presentations.
• Excellent communication: clear notes, patient‑friendly explanations, effective handovers.
• Teamworking and supervision skills with a supportive approach to juniors.
• Adaptability, organisation, and resilience in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, audit, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to upskill in LA/IV sedation procedures, neonatal tongue‑tie, and aesthetic clinics as appropriate.
7. Expected Outcomes and Standards
• Safe, timely assessment and treatment across clinics, theatres, and urgent referrals.
• Reliable documentation, coding, and adherence to pathways and guidelines.
• Active participation in audits/MDTs with demonstrable service improvements.
• Effective supervision and positive team culture.
• Consistent engagement in appraisal and development objectives.
8. Working Relationships
• OMFS Consultants, Specialty Doctors, trainees, nursing and AHP teams.
• Emergency Department, ENT, oncology, radiology, pathology, anaesthetics, dental services, and primary care referrers.
9. Additional Information
• The role is funded for9.5 PAsper week:7 PAs Direct Clinical Care (DCC)and2.5 PAs SPA/Adminsupporting clinical activity.
• Duties may be adjusted in line with service needs, competence, and development goals, following appropriate supervision and governance.
This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026
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