Junior Clinical Fellow (FY2) in General Surgery | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited for the above post to commence as soon as possible for an initial twelve months with possible extension. The appointees will undertake duties equivalent to those of an FY2 doctor and participate on the full shift rota alongside the FY2 doctors within the surgical specialities. The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital and good facilities for study and training. In addition to an active postgraduate teaching programme, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff. Duties are allocated by the supervising Consultant. Duties will include the following, all of which you are responsible for. This is not, however, to be regarded as excusive or exhaustive.

• Responsibility for the care of in-patients admitted under the supervising consultant
• Detailed clerking and initiation of all necessary investigations for the patient
• Keeping full notes and ensuring medical records are constantly updated
• Attendance at ward rounds
• Completion of discharge notes
• Attendance at education and training meetings
• Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances
• Undertake, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments, outside normally rostered duties which are essential for patient care
• Work under the supervision of and be responsible to their respective Consultant, or the On Call Consultant and the Clinical Directors within General Surgery
The post currently participates in a full shift rota pattern. The on-call commitment is one in fifteen, with prospective cover.

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. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. The L&D has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability. The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital. In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff. The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital including St Albans and Harpenden. Excellent schools are found nearby. There is also very good access to the Midlands and North by road using the M1 or A1, or by rail to one of the Luton's three stations. A direct link using the new 'Busway' takes passengers from Luton Train station just 7 minutes to reach a stop that is within a short walking distance of the hospital. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital. All applicants will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language.