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Clinical Fellow in General Surgery

On-site in Bedford·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £45,715 - £59,406 a year
About £3,040 - £3,750 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Bedford
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Friday 20 November

Skills

The role

Job summary

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary teamcomprising of both senior and junior medical staff, nurses and other alliedhealth 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.

Main duties 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 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.

About us

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.

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.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ON-CALL DUTIES AND EXTRA DUTIES HOURS

The hours of duty will be the base working week of 40 hours, plus asupplement of your base salary. Duty hours are reviewed on a 6 monthlybasis and may be varied prior to commencing the post. Any variation willbe in line with Junior Doctors Hours and will be notified in the contract ofemployment or on appointment.

WORKING PATTERN OF FY2 AND FY1 IN SURGERYA full shift system is in operation and includes prospective cover for annual and study leave.Duty hours are as follows:-1:7 weekdays 0800 2030 hours1:16 nights 2000 0830 hoursNWD 0800 1700 hours

The FY1 work a full shift system.

The post holder will be expected to cover for absent colleagues in an emergency situation (eg sickness, injury, instances where an arranged locum does not arrive at short notice and similar situations).

Hours of DutyThe successful candidate(s) will work in a full shift pattern not exceeding 48 hours including prospective cover for annual and study leave.The post holder may be expected to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.The post holder will be expected to be available for such irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Completed House Officer posts or equivalent.

Desirable

Demonstrated level of clinical skills.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply this to clinical practice.
Understanding of principles and willingness to take part in audit.

Skills

Essential

Ability to make good medical notes.

Desirable

Evidence of general skills and potential to develop new skills.

Personal Skills

Essential

Commitment to learning.
Potential to cope with stressful situations.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Good communication skills, flexibility, enthusiasm.
Good timekeeping

Desirable

Ability to organize own learning and study time.

Other Requirements

Essential

Able to pass Pre-employment health screening.
Registration with the GMC or if not registered a reference number from the GMC

Desirable

Outside interests.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).