Job Description

The Senior Clinical Fellow will work under the supervision of the Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and will:



Provide Registrar level support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.



Participate in the 1:18 ST3+ rota, including on call



Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.



When not directly supervised, Consultant advice and cover is always available. In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant.



So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.

Key tasks of the Post:

This post is 12 months fixed term, to cover maternity leave



The post holder will provide Registrar level support to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.



The appointed applicant will participate in the 1:18 ST3+ rota, including on call



Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers.



When not directly supervised, Consultant advice and cover is always available. In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant.



So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.



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



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.



The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.



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The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.



The appointee will have Full UK General Medical at the time of application. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advert closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.



If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.



Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name:

Ms Amrita Viegas

Job title:

Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Email address:

Amrita.viegas@ldh.nhs.uk