A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The appointee will undertake duties equivalent to those of a Senior Clinical level doctor within Bariatric Surgery for an initial 12 month contract. The hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00am – 18:30pm. The successful candidate will be provided with a named educational supervisor throughout their period of Employment.
This post will allow a suitably qualified and enthusiastic surgeon to join an established and progressive surgical unit. The candidate will be exposed to a large volume bariatric practice in one of the largest units in the country. The post also aims to prepare a suitably qualified candidate for independent operating and counselling in bariatric surgery. There will also be opportunities to participate in research activities in the department.
The successful candidate will have FRCS and adequate clinical and operative experience in general surgery as well as upper gastrointestinal pathology. The department of General Surgery undertakes a large volume of laparoscopic surgery, including biliary, upper GI, colorectal and hernia surgery and is a regional centre for bariatric surgery.
Informal enquiries may be made to Mr Omer Al-Taan, via his Medical Secretary 01582 718278 or Mr Douglas Whitelaw via his Medical Secretary 01582 718332
The post holder will work with the Bariatric team in the Obesity service and will initiate research projects and support the Bariatric Multi-disciplinary team. They will attend Bariatric theatres and Bariatric clinics. They will be trained in all aspects of Bariatric Surgery and are also expected to provide a degree of service commitment.
The post holder will work with the Bariatric surgeons to provide post-operative care including returns to theatre if there are complications.
The post holder will be ultimately responsible to the Clinical Director.
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.
In case of difficulties of any kind, the post holder will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant.
HOURS OF DUTY
Whole time working which includes participation in care of post op complications and return to theatre of Bariatric patients. There is no commitment to be on the on call Rota.
The appointee undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The appointee undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments, outside normally rostered, duties as are essential for patient care.
In addition to the Bariatric training, the candidate will have the opportunity to perform some general surgery theatres once a month either as the main surgeon or as an assistant.
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.
As part of our continued response to COVID19 the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (“the 2014 Regulations”) was updated and approved by Parliament. This meant that full COVID19 vaccination would become 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.
The Government subsequently announced that, given the changes to the Omicron variant, they believe it is no longer proportionate to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS staff. The Government’s decision is subject to Parliamentary process. This will require further consultation and a Parliamentary vote to be passed into legislation.
As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check.
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The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full UK Medical Dental registration at time of application.
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.
If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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 Omer Al-Taan
Job title:Consultant
Telephone number:01582 718278
This advert closes on Sunday 13 Apr 2025