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Job overview

These vacancies have arisen because of restructuring of the surgical department at the Trust to establish vascular surgery as a distinct specialty. This invitation is to fill two of the 5 new posts which together with a Deanery appointed vascular trainee, will provide a 1:6 OOH non-resident on call rota for vascular emergencies, in addition to supporting a consultant team delivering a safe, effective, responsive but efficient service. The core purpose of the vascular team is to save lives and limbs. We do this by continually working to improve quality of care and patient experience and find innovative solutions to common problems.

 

The Trust is part of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership (Integrated Care System) and within this the Bedfordshire Care Alliance. As a result of this, the successful candidate may be required to adapt their job plan in the future to work across more than one site within the area; this may also include delivering aspects of care in community settings which supports the Trust’s vertical integration strategy.

 

This post will be suitable for doctors who have:

• completed early years of training in general surgery and are seeking further experience in vascular or
• wish to pursue a career in vascular surgery or
• looking for an opportunity to consolidate their skills and experience to complete the requirement for CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration).

 

Main duties of the job

The aim is to appoint people of varying experiences, at different stages of their careers to maximise the training opportunities.  The post holder will perform their clinical duties at the level of a registrar but within the limits of their competence. Their duties may include, leading the ward rounds of inpatients, taking responsibility of all aspects of the care of in patients including the safe, timely discharges and discharge-communication. They will provide leadership and supervision to the junior members of the team and support consultants in outpatient clinics and operating theatres. They will take part in regular MDT and Vascular Grand Rounds, Audit and Clinical Governance Meetings. They will provide an emergency on-call cover (1:6 non-resident OOH).

They must keep accurate record of emergency admissions and referrals and formally handover at the end of their shift. Handover must be formal, should follow the SBAR pattern (Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation). Similarly, they must make sure that they have understood the patient’s problems and needs when receiving handover from somebody else. They will supervise juniors in writing comprehensive but succinct discharge letters and summaries

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.

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.

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.