Job overview

Directorate: Group10 – Paediatric and Neonatal services

GRADE:  Senior Clinical fellow  

POST: This post is for 12-24 months offering 6-12 months rotations, based on clinical need of the department, between the:

• Paediatric and Neonatal Unit at the Bedford Hospital
• Paediatric Unit at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital
• Neonatal Unit at Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Hours per week: 40hrs

Salary scale: Is between £41,750- £64,288 (Basic salary and out of hours as per junior doctors Contract). Please note overseas training experience at the same level will be recognised as per the pay point scale described in NHS employer section.

Main duties of the job

Duties of the post:

•       Attend Ward rounds and outpatient clinics. 

•   Assist in the day to day running of inpatient paediatric ward, CAU, Ambulatory Care and Neonatal Unit, and the supervision and support Tier 1 doctors.

•       Examination of children with suspected or actual child abuse at the request of Social Services Department or Police, preparation of appropriate medical records and attendance at Case Conferences along with the consultant. 

•     Keep such records as may be required. These must be dated and initialled, together with any other related administrative duties, including discharge and clinic letters.

• 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. 

•       The post holder will agree to read and follow any protocols of medical cover laid down (either in writing or verbally).

•       In case of any difficulties ensure that the advice of a senior colleague is sought, escalate issues as appropriate.

The proposed timetable will be discussed with applicants. This will need to be changed from time to time to respond to the demands of the service. The appointee undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, outside normally rostered duties as essential part of providing safe patient care.

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 available.

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

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

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. 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.