Clinical Fellow - Vascular Surgery

Due to the current post holder relocating, an exciting opportunity has emerged to join the team as a Clinical Fellow.
This is a Trust Doctor post and therefore does not have recognised training approval. However, every effort will be made to provide teaching and training according to the post-holder's needs. Study leave and budget will be made available in line with trust regulations. The successful candidates will be able to discuss their career aims and progression with their clinical supervisor. They will be encouraged to keep a record of their competencies and training and encouraged to apply for entry to formal Core or Specialty Training Program (as appropriate).
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising of both senior and junior medical staff, nurses and other allied health professionals. Duties will normally be comparable to those undertaken by a core surgical trainee (CT1/2). However, in exceptional cases you may be required to vary these at the direction of the Supervising Consultant., + 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 initialled, 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., Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation 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. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

+ 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 initialled, 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.
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. 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.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.