Job Description

As a Senior Clinical fellow you will provide middle grade support for acute UGI/LGI Surgery and will work on one of the firms depending on service needs and the individual\'s preference. You will work with the existing Specialist Registrars and will participate on the emergency rota. This is a 12 person full shift rota with prospective cover. You will be ultimately responsible to the Clinical Director. As a Senior clinical fellow you will be responsible for supporting your Team in ensuring that our service users\' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.
Main duties of the job

• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement and prioritise clinical need
• Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
• Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help
• Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Capacity to think beyond the obvious with analytical and flexible mind
• Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
• Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
• Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
• Capacity to work effectively in Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Capacity to establish good working relations with others
• Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, follow instructions

Understands importance and impact of information systems
About us

• 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.

As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following the Department of Health and Social Care\'s (DHSC) guidance and the government\'s new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from 1 April 2022 unless exempt. This also means that by 3 February 2022 all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status or a legitimate exemption from these requirements as a condition of your employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities

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

Mr Jambulingam

Job title

Consultant

Telephone number

01582 718748

Additional contact information

Informal enquiries or any other questions you may have about the role. Please contact Mr Jambulingam for General Surgery via Switchboard or David Cox, General Manager General Surgery01582 718748.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or Equivilant
• MRCS Part 2 or Equivalent at the time of application

Desirable

• Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at the time of application

Eligilblity
Essential

• Full GMC Registration at the time of application
• Evidence of completion of CT/ST1 competencies or equivalent relevant to General Surgery at the time of application
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation F1 & F2 competencies or equivalent by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards

Language Skills
Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English i.e. IELTS/OET

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement and prioritise clinical need

Desirable

• ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent

Probity
Essential

• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Demonstrates respect for the rights of all
• Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent

Personal Skills
Essential

• Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
• Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help
• Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Capacity to think beyond the obvious with analytical and flexible mind. To monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
• Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving and to demonstrate effective judgement and decision-making skills
• Capacity to work effectively in Multi-Disciplinary Team and to establish good working relations with others
• Demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, follow instructions
• Understands importance and impact of information systems

Career Progression
Essential

• Ability to provide a complete employment history
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
• Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
• At least 24 months experience in surgery at ST/SHO level (not including Foundation modules) by start of appointment, of which at least 6 months experience has been in general surgery

Academic, Research Skills
Essential

• Understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk, management and evidence-based practice
• Understanding of basic research principles, methodology and ethics with a potential to contribute to research

Employer details
Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

418-M-GS-232-A

Company

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020 following the merger of Bedford Hospital and the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital.Previously the hospitals were run by two separate NHS trusts, Bedford hospital NHS Trust and Luton and Dunstable University Hospitals Foundation Trust.By combining the two hospitals we have been able to ensure the clinical sustainability of both sites and ensure that key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics can remain at both sites.Both hospitals deliver a full range of acute hospital services to a population of around 700,000.The new integrated Trust employs a combined workforce of approximately 8,000 staff, the largest NHS employer in Bedfordshire. The hospitals are supported by an army of 500 volunteers whose invaluable work helps the delivery of services.

Bedford Hospital

Working at Bedford Hospital

The Trust\'s ethos is \'every patient matters\', our vision is to provide patient focused high quality acute hospital care to meet the needs of our local community and we are constantly working with our staff to find new ways of working to ensure that our vision is achieved.

About Bedford

Whether you like high-octane thrills or you\'re interested in history and the arts, if you want to entertain the family, or simply want to relax and enjoy quiet, unspoilt countryside, come and visit Bedford and north Bedfordshire.

The county town of Bedford is in one of England\'s smallest counties, flanked east and west by tourist hotspots like Oxford and Cambridge and just a 35 minute train journey from central London.

Renowned as having one of the finest riverside settings in the country, enjoy panoramic views of the River Great Ouse from the restored Castle Mound; all that remains of Bedford castle, which was destroyed in the siege of 1224.

Bedford Borough is a vibrant area to live in with an abundance of leisure opportunities for residents and visitors. We pride ourselves on offering a fantastic programme of cultural events throughout the year, and providing a wide range of affordable health opportunities, through our quality parks, award winning leisure centers\' and sports development work.

The nearby town of Milton Keynes has a large shopping mall and is a short bus or train ride away. Road and transport links are fantastic from Bedford to the whole of the UK and Europe.

Luton airport is only 30 minutes by car or direct by train, other airports nearby are Stanstead, Birmingham, Heathrow and Gatwick, all within 1hour and 30 minutes by train or car.

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is a top performing hospital and we are proud to care.

The Trust employs a diverse range of people in many different roles. In addition to doctors, nurses and therapy staff we employ people in a variety of other areas including administration, scientists, estates, technicians and support staff who all work together to deliver the best patient care. Our focus on excellence and patient safety remains our highest priority.

Staff are our most valuable asset and central to the delivery of safe, effective, excellent patient care.

The Trust strives to ensure staff feel valued, empowered, confident, motivated and focuses on developing staff to maximise their potential.

As an employee of the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital you can take advantage of a number of benefits that are available for all L&D staff which can be .

Why work for us?

Our way of working at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust is about providing great patient care but it\'s also about attracting and retaining excellent staff to provide that care. It\'s about the qualities, knowledge and skills you bring to your role in the Trust and the support, development and job satisfaction you expect in return. It\'s about sharing common priorities for improvement and embracing our Trust values while caring for our patients but also while working together as colleagues.

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