Total 3 Senior Executive level Others job vacancies in LUTON, LU4 0DZ

The appointee will join the General Medicine team in the delivery of clinical excellence within the practice across all of the Medicine specialties. The trust acknowledges that senior clinical fellows have training needs as much as those who participate in the deanery training programs. These training needs are specific to the individual, and if appointed to this role the trust is committed to supporting your training and development so that you can progress in your chosen career. The trust actively supports career progress either to the Specialty Doctor, or through article 14 to achieve full CCT, with the potential for obtaining a full consultant post subsequently. Each Senior Clinical Fellow has a Consultant to act as their educational supervisor, with specific time allocated in the Consultants job plans to provide support and mentoring. In addition within the division of medicine there will be a tutor for Senior Clinical Fellows to provide overall coordination of educational support. They will be supported by the Director of Medical Education. The Study Leave and funding are available with this role is detailed further in the Job Description. The L&D has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability. The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital. In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff. The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital including St Albans and Harpenden. Excellent schools are found nearby. There is also very good access to the Midlands and North by road using the M1 or A1, or by rail to one of the Lutons three stations. A direct link using the new Busway takes passengers from Luton Train station just 7 minutes to reach a stop that is within a short walking distance of the hospital. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital. All applicants will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language. Full registration with the General Medical Council is required at time of application. The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the post.

Applications are invited for the above full time post for this 660 bed acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000. This appointment will be made in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England) 2002.

The appointee will work as part of the General Medicine team and will have MBBS or equivalent, a Certificate of Completion of Basic Medical Training or equivalent and a good all round experience in Medicine, having completed 24 months at ST1-2 level (or equivalent) in G(I)M. The appointee should also have MRCP or equivalent grade.

Whilst in the General Medicine specialties, the Senior Clinical Fellow will:
• be required to provide a middle grade level of staff for the department
• so far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, undertake to deputise from time to time for absence colleagues.
• undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances.
• undertake, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments, outside normally rostered duties as are essential for patient care.
• attend ward & board rounds both with the Consultants and with the Specialty Doctor and other Training Doctors / Foundation Year 2 doctors.
• work under the supervision of and be responsible to his/her respective consultant, or the on call consultant and, ultimately the Clinical Director
• in case of difficulties of any kind, the Doctor will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant. The Doctor is not expected to participate in any work beyond their level of expertise.

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.

The appointee will join the General Medicine team in the delivery of clinical excellence within the practice across all of the Medicine specialties.

The trust acknowledges that senior clinical fellows have training needs as much as those who participate in the deanery training programs. These training needs are specific to the individual, and if appointed to this role the trust is committed to supporting your training and development so that you can progress in your chosen career. The trust actively supports career progress either to the Specialty Doctor, or through article 14 to achieve full CCT, with the potential for obtaining a full consultant post subsequently.

Each Senior Clinical Fellow has a Consultant to act as their educational supervisor, with specific time allocated in the Consultants job plans to provide support and mentoring. In addition within the division of medicine there will be a tutor for Senior Clinical Fellows to provide overall coordination of educational support. They will be supported by the Director of Medical Education. The Study Leave and funding are available with this role is detailed further in the Job Description.

The L&D has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability.

The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital. In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff.

The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital including St Albans and Harpenden. Excellent schools are found nearby. There is also very good access to the Midlands and North by road using the M1 or A1, or by rail to one of the Luton’s three stations. A direct link using the new ‘Busway’ takes passengers from Luton Train station just 7 minutes to reach a stop that is within a short walking distance of the hospital. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital.

All applicants will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language.

Full registration with the General Medical Council is required at time of application.

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

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the post.




This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


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.
• 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

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.

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 Surgery 01582 718748.

'Previous applicants need not apply'


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Mar 2024