Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for the position of LAS ST1-2 in Urology at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible to and work as a LAS ST1-2 in Urology under the supervision of the Urology Consultants and Specialty Doctors. Within the hours contracted, the successful candidate is expected to be flexible in the exact hours worked each day.
The Urology department is seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated people with the ability to work with the general surgery team to provide a comprehensive service across the department.
All Medical staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance and other risk management policies.
Main duties of the job
This post will involve the day-to-day running of the ward and, when required, assisting Consultants and Specialty Doctors in theatre. Therefore, depending on agreement, this post would normally exceed the basic 40 hours per week full time contract. The post holder will work Monday to Friday, with no weekend cover or long days required currently, however, this is likely to change in the future to align the on-call service with General Surgery.
The chosen candidate will provide clinical support and set a professional example working alongside other clinical staff. Duties will revolve around day to day running of the ward. More specifications about main duties will be in shift details received from trust
About us
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.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To support the Foundation Year 1 doctors. To be competent in history taking and examination. To be able to manage the acutely ill patient. To be able to receive ED & GP referrals and liaise with senior doctors regarding managementof acutely ill patients. To develop skills as a urological trainee in theatre and out-patients using the IntercollegiateSurgical Curriculum Project as a framework. To develop in communication skills with colleagues, staff and patients as well asdocumentation. 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 enablegood clinical care. To develop competency in the area of decision making and prioritising ones workload as wellas demonstrating effective time management.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To support the Foundation Year 1 doctors. To be competent in history taking and examination. To be able to manage the acutely ill patient. To be able to receive ED & GP referrals and liaise with senior doctors regarding managementof acutely ill patients. To develop skills as a urological trainee in theatre and out-patients using the IntercollegiateSurgical Curriculum Project as a framework. To develop in communication skills with colleagues, staff and patients as well asdocumentation. 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 enablegood clinical care. To develop competency in the area of decision making and prioritising ones workload as wellas demonstrating effective time management.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a license to practise
Desirable
Experience/ Training
Essential
- Adequate experience of the speciality of General Surgery to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and elective patient
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence based practice
- IT and Computer Skills
- Successful completion of Foundation competencies within an NHS approved post, or equivalent
Desirable
Fitness to practise
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely
Clinical skills
Essential
- Acute care safe: it is expected that the postholder should be acute care safe. This can be demonstrated by an up-to-date ATLS certificate of equivalent
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement and prioritise clinical need
- hows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye coordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ALS, ALERTS or equivalent
- Previous experience in Urology
Specialty specific skills related to the post
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the General Surgery / Urology team.
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Division and Trust as a whole.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Ability to provide complete employment history.
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Have attitudes, behaviour and judgement appropriate to the specialty
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the General Surgical team.
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Division and Trust as a whole
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Ability to provide complete employment history.
Commitment to clinical governance/ improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
- Aware of own limitations
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a license to practise
Desirable
Experience/ Training
Essential
- Adequate experience of the speciality of General Surgery to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and elective patient
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence based practice
- IT and Computer Skills
- Successful completion of Foundation competencies within an NHS approved post, or equivalent
Desirable
Fitness to practise
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely
Clinical skills
Essential
- Acute care safe: it is expected that the postholder should be acute care safe. This can be demonstrated by an up-to-date ATLS certificate of equivalent
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement and prioritise clinical need
- hows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye coordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ALS, ALERTS or equivalent
- Previous experience in Urology
Specialty specific skills related to the post
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the General Surgery / Urology team.
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Division and Trust as a whole.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Ability to provide complete employment history.
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Have attitudes, behaviour and judgement appropriate to the specialty
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the General Surgical team.
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Division and Trust as a whole
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
- Ability to provide complete employment history.
Commitment to clinical governance/ improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
- Aware of own limitations
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
