Foundation Programme

Milton Keynes was one of the first trusts in the country to pilot the F2 Foundation Programme starting in 2003. Because of this, much has been learnt since the initial pilot which has contributed to the setting up of systems and learning sessions applicable to the needs of the Foundation Programme.

Foundation 2 Job Descriptions

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Foundation 2 Job Description - ( PDF document <52kb )

Why come to Milton Keynes?

One of our previous Medical Pre-Registration House Officers writes the following about working at MKGH.

"Hi there, my name's Emma. I did my preclinical medical course at Girton, Cambridge, then moved to Green College, Oxford, for my clinical studies. My surgical house job was in the JR, Oxford, then I moved to Milton Keynes for my medical post.

My Milton Keynes house job was fantastic. The hospital is very friendly and welcoming. There are several reasons why I'd recommend the post to anyone looking for a job:

  1. Teaching. The teaching schedule for house officers is great. Each week there are 4 designated lunchtime teaching sessions. On Tuesdays there is 'HOTS' - house officer teaching scheme. Each week one of the PRHOs will prepare a topic and presentation to give to the other house officers. It’s a great learning experience – the core medical and surgical topics are highlighted, and the presenter increases their experience of topic presentation and delivery. On Wednesdays there is Medical Grand Round. Each week a different team will be responsible for preparing the session. Generally, short case presentations will be given by the PRHO, SHO and registrar. Again, it's a great opportunity to improve confidence at presenting to large groups of people. Before I started my job I was really nervous about public speaking, but the medical staff at Milton Keynes are so friendly and supportive that my confidence grew, and I really enjoy presenting now. On Thursdays, Dr. Gwilt, one of the consultant cardiologists, provides cardiology teaching. This is great - all the important topics are reinforced, and the sessions can be modified depending on what the junior medical staff are keen to learn. Finally, on Fridays there’s Journal Club. Again, each week a different team will be responsible for finding interesting articles relevant to their specialty, and presenting such articles to the rest of the medial staff. The teaching programme at Milton Keynes really is excellent. All of the sessions come with a free lunch, and each presentation can be included on your CV for extra CV points!
  2. Procedures. Whilst working at Milton Keynes there were many opportunities to learn clinical procedures. By the end of my job I had done many pleural fluid taps, insertion of chest drains, removal of chest drains, paracentesis and bone marrow aspiration. The senior staff are always willing to take time to teach on the wards, and really encourage you to learn new skills.
  3. Teamwork. All the staff at the hospital work fantastically together as part of a team. The consultants are all very approachable - there have been times when I've been on-call at the weekend, and have had to call the consultants at home, and they have always been incredibly helpful and supportive. All of the registrars and SHOs are similarly helpful, as are the nurses.
  4. Doctors' mess. There is an excellent, active doctors’ mess. Every day there is free tea / coffee / cereal / toast etc, and there are frozen meals in the freezer for the doctors on call. Every Thursday evening the mess organises a social event - meals out, cinema, bowling - and this is funded by the mess.

My 6-months at Milton Keynes were great. I feel that I learnt a lot, and really enjoyed working with everyone. I'd definitely recommend the post. If anyone would like any more information, please email me - emmalouisesmale@hotmail.com"

FAQs

Please see attached FAQs for further information:

F2 Pilto Trainees FAQs - ( PDF document <41kb )