Clinical Fellow

BEDFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

CLINICAL FELLOW IN GENERAL SURGERY

The post is not recognised for training and therefore does not have educational and training approval from the Postgraduate Dean or Royal College. In all other respects the postholders have identical terms and conditions of service to the departments other SHO's. Clinical experience and research opportunities will be available for individuals wishing to progress in their career.

You will have the same role and responsibilities as the hospital’s other ST’s and F2 and you will receive training according to your needs and study leave will be available.

The post follows a EWTD compliant full shift pattern.

Bedford Hospital is an acute hospital and serves the population of North Bedfordshire. We are situated between the A1 and M1 and astride the A428/A45/A14 route to mainland Europe. London is just 55 miles away with an excellent train service throughout the day. In addition the trains go direct to Luton Airport and Gatwick, then on to the south coast.

Routine and emergency patients must be seen and admitted expeditiously.

Ward rounds and visits to individual patients may be necessary.

Keeping such records as may be required; these must be dated and initialed, together with any other related administrative duties including discharge and clinic letters.

The patient’s discharge summary paperwork is to be completed prior to the patients discharge. Clinic letters are dictated within clinic and typed by the secretaries.

Supervision of the Foundation year 1 / 2 doctors when performing clinical duties.

Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant(s), in consultation where possible with colleagues both senior and junior. Additional commitments arising under this paragraph are exceptional. In particular, the doctor will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Routine and emergency patients must be seen and admitted expeditiously.

Ward rounds and visits to individual patients may be necessary.

Keeping such records as may be required; these must be dated and initialed, together with any other related administrative duties including discharge and clinic letters.

The patient’s discharge summary paperwork is to be completed prior to the patients discharge. Clinic letters are dictated within clinic and typed by the secretaries.

Supervision of the Foundation year 1 / 2 doctors when performing clinical duties.

Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant(s), in consultation where possible with colleagues both senior and junior. Additional commitments arising under this paragraph are exceptional. In particular, the doctor will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Agree to read and follow any protocols laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the firm in which you are working.

In case of any difficulties ensure that advice is sought from a senior colleague.

An on call/Normal Working Day working pattern (according to the published rota) not exceeding 48 hours including prospective cover for annual and study leave.

The post holder undertakes exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.