Job summary The appointment will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff 2002 (England and Wales) and the General Council Conditions of Service as amended from time to time by local agreements. The appointment is on a whole-time basis the standard working week is 40 hours. A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for this post. The ability to work part-time only should be indicated when applying and, if such a person is appointed, modification of the job plan will be discussed and agreed between yourself and the clinical director/general manager. All Doctors are expected to provide cover for colleagues for leave and other authorised absences from duty upon a mutually agreed basis. Arrangements for annual leave: This is arranged by mutual agreement of consultant colleagues and approval of the Clinical Director, in accordance with standard Trust/NHS regulations. It is essential that as a minimum six weeks' notice is given to allow for proper planning and prevent cancellations of patients' appointments/surgery. All Doctors have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, to assist with the proper functioning of their department, and are required to undertake the administrative duties associated with that responsibility. The successful candidate will be required to reside within travelling time of the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital. Main duties of the job The junior clinical fellow may rotate between the general orthopaedic team and the orthogeriatric service supporting the general orthopaedic and trauma inpatients under the direction of the orthopaedic consultants and manage the shared care of elderly trauma patients with the orthogeriatric service provided by the Department for Medicine for the Elderly. The elderly trauma patients as well as general trauma patients are centred on Ward 23 whilst other bespoke areas currently house the elective orthopaedic inpatients in order to follow national guidance on the management of care to safeguard cross infection. About us 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. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £39,222 to £44,041 a year Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 418-M-TO-248 Job locations Luton & Dunstable University Hospital Lewsey Rd Luton LU4 0DZ Job description Job responsibilities The junior clinical fellow may rotate between the general orthopaedic team and the orthogeriatric service supporting the general orthopaedic and trauma inpatients under the direction of the orthopaedic consultants and manage the shared care of elderly trauma patients with the orthogeriatric service provided by the Department for Medicine for the Elderly. The elderly trauma patients as well as general trauma patients are centred on Ward 23 whilst other bespoke areas currently house the elective orthopaedic inpatients in order to follow national guidance on the management of care to safeguard cross infection. Job description Job responsibilities The junior clinical fellow may rotate between the general orthopaedic team and the orthogeriatric service supporting the general orthopaedic and trauma inpatients under the direction of the orthopaedic consultants and manage the shared care of elderly trauma patients with the orthogeriatric service provided by the Department for Medicine for the Elderly. The elderly trauma patients as well as general trauma patients are centred on Ward 23 whilst other bespoke areas currently house the elective orthopaedic inpatients in order to follow national guidance on the management of care to safeguard cross infection. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree Full GMC Registration and GMC Licence to Practice before commencement of employment Desirable Experience working in T&O Experience working in the NHS Clinical Experience Essential Minimum of 1 year experience in post-medical qualification Evidence of Foundation Year 1 equivalent competencies in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practice Excellent all round experience of DGH work Desirable Experience of Audits Attendance at ILS, ALS Clinical Effectiveness Essential Understand the principles of audits Desirable Understanding of CPD Teaching Essential Interest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students Desirable Publications & Presentations Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree Full GMC Registration and GMC Licence to Practice before commencement of employment Desirable Experience working in T&O Experience working in the NHS Clinical Experience Essential Minimum of 1 year experience in post-medical qualification Evidence of Foundation Year 1 equivalent competencies in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practice Excellent all round experience of DGH work Desirable Experience of Audits Attendance at ILS, ALS Clinical Effectiveness Essential Understand the principles of audits Desirable Understanding of CPD Teaching Essential Interest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students Desirable Publications & Presentations Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton & Dunstable University Hospital Lewsey Rd Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)