Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Doctor to work at the Bedford Hospital Site. You must be dedicated to providing high quality emergency care, maintaining clinical standards, and continually looking to drive positive change by developing the service.
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 the clinical supervisor and ES. 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.
Your job will include a combination of direct clinical care, clinical education and personal development activities designed to support your career progression alongside delivery of the department’s service objectives.
Main duties of the job
Routine and emergency patients must be seen and admitted expeditiously.
Ward rounds and visits to individual patients as well as discussion with their relatives may be necessary.
Keeping medical records as per GMC Good Medical practice is utmost; 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 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.
This post will include oncalls including Long days, Nights and weekends.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached JD
Routine and emergency patients must be seen and admitted expeditiously.
Ward rounds and visits to individual patients as well as discussion with their relatives may be necessary.
Keeping medical records as per GMC Good Medical practice is utmost; 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 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.
This post will include oncalls including Long days, Nights and weekends.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Medical Degree-MBBS
2. Relevant postgraduate qualification MRCP, MRCS etc*
Desirable criteria
3. Additional relevant clinical experience
Registration
Essential criteria
4. •Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
5. Excellent all round experience of DGH work
6. Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria
7. Understand the principles of audits
Desirable criteria
8. Understanding CPD
9. Experience of audits
Teaching
Essential criteria
10. Interest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students
Desirable criteria
11. Publications and presentations
Personnel Skills
Essential criteria
12. Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
13. •Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
14. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.