Job summary
Junior Clinical Fellow (LAS FY2 Equiv) in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery& Orthogeriatrics
Full time - 40 hours Basic
Applications are invited for the above full-time post to commence as soon as possiblefor a twelve-month contract with the possibility of extension. The post will provide an ideal opportunity for someone with an interest in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and looking to achieve foundation year 2 equivalent competencies. The appointee will undertake duties equivalent to an FY2 doctor.
This post is not a training post but offers a rotation in medicine and surgery. Each Junior Clinical Fellow will be assigned a Consultant to act as their educational supervisor/ mentor to provide support and mentoring.
As a JCF in Trauma and Orthopaedics you will be working as part of a team of doctors looking after orthopaedic admitted patients, hip fractures and ED attendances but also with opportunities to take part in theatre and outpatient activities.
This team consists of 2 rotations with 15 doctors working together, supporting each other to ensure a fair distribution of duties and to enable colleagues to be released to training activities.
The Department consists of 11 Consultants, 2 Associate Specialist, 1 Specialty Doctor, 3 Specialty Training posts at levels 1, 2 and 3, 11 Senior Clinical Fellows (ST3-6 equivalent), 3 FY2 Doctors, 11 Junior Clinical Fellows (FY2/ST1)
Main duties of the job
You will gain excellent experience in all aspects of routine and emergency medicine, including the hip fracture pathway. The pattern of work is a full shift including resident night on calls (T&O rotation) and long day ward cover (orthogeriatric rotation). Both rotations include weekend cover. Out of hours shifts are fully supported by a resident on call Orthopaedic Registrar.
The Hospital has a modern Medical Education Centre and an active Postgraduate Teaching Programme. Excellent facilities for study and training are available. This post will not contribute towards CCT training and is not recognised by the Postgraduate Dean.
There is a compulsory induction programme which you would be expected to attend, together with the bleep free teaching session which is held on alternate Thursday afternoons in the department.
It is an exciting time to be joining Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust which has resulted from the merger of The Luton & Dunstable University Hospital and Bedford Hospital NHS Trusts. The merger took place on 1 April 2020 and under the umbrella of the single NHS Trust both hospitals will retain their identity and individual hospital names. This will bring many benefits for patients and opportunities for staff. Key services will remain on both sites and be managed as single teams across the whole Bedfordshire catchment area. Luton and Dunstable Hospital is a busy, but friendly and supportive hospital.
About us
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.
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.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus. If you're still unsure, you can find lots of information on COVID-19 vaccines and the booking process on the NHS Website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Hospital has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Trust has University Hospital status with UCL and the Royal Free, which provides an opportunity to strengthen our teaching and R&D programme and brings a more academic environment to the hospital. This department is fully committed to teaching and training both undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Full registration with the General Medical Council is required at time of application.
The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and an Enhanced Criminal Records disclosure for the successful candidate prior to commencement.
The L&D is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates a No Smoking Policy.
The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early after receipt of sufficient applications.
Please note if you have not heard from the Trust within two weeks of the date of closure than you have not been successful.
Previous Applicants need not apply please
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Hospital has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Trust has University Hospital status with UCL and the Royal Free, which provides an opportunity to strengthen our teaching and R&D programme and brings a more academic environment to the hospital. This department is fully committed to teaching and training both undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Full registration with the General Medical Council is required at time of application.
The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and an Enhanced Criminal Records disclosure for the successful candidate prior to commencement.
The L&D is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates a No Smoking Policy.
The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early after receipt of sufficient applications.
Please note if you have not heard from the Trust within two weeks of the date of closure than you have not been successful.
Previous Applicants need not apply please
Person Specification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and motivation
- Respects and promotes the individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures
- Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work. Demonstrate punctuality, preparation and self-discipline
- Communications skills: Demonstrate clarity in written / spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
Eligibility
Essential
- Registration with the GMC at the time of application
- Minimum 12 months experience post-medical qualification.
- Evidence of Foundation Year 1 equivalent competencies in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good clinical care, Maintaining good medical practice, Good relationships and communication with patients & colleagues, Good teaching and training and Professional behaviour and probity
Desirable
- Experience working in NHS
- Experience working in T&O
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement.
- Experience and able to prioritise clinical need
- Works to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient
- Play an effective part in advanced life support
Desirable
- A minimum of 3 months paid employment as a doctor in the NHS
- Basic knowledge of the Trauma & Orthopaedic systems within the NHS
- Attendance at ILS, ALS
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
- Effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
- Hold a valid IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 7.5 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading and writing). NB. IELTS is valid for 2 years and the above scores must be achieved in one sitting (if applicable)
Academic and Research Skills
Essential
- Clinical governance: understands principles of audit and risk management
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Understands principles of research and evidence based medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching.
Person Specification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and motivation
- Respects and promotes the individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures
- Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work. Demonstrate punctuality, preparation and self-discipline
- Communications skills: Demonstrate clarity in written / spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
Eligibility
Essential
- Registration with the GMC at the time of application
- Minimum 12 months experience post-medical qualification.
- Evidence of Foundation Year 1 equivalent competencies in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good clinical care, Maintaining good medical practice, Good relationships and communication with patients & colleagues, Good teaching and training and Professional behaviour and probity
Desirable
- Experience working in NHS
- Experience working in T&O
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement.
- Experience and able to prioritise clinical need
- Works to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient
- Play an effective part in advanced life support
Desirable
- A minimum of 3 months paid employment as a doctor in the NHS
- Basic knowledge of the Trauma & Orthopaedic systems within the NHS
- Attendance at ILS, ALS
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
- Effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
- Hold a valid IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 7.5 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading and writing). NB. IELTS is valid for 2 years and the above scores must be achieved in one sitting (if applicable)
Academic and Research Skills
Essential
- Clinical governance: understands principles of audit and risk management
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Understands principles of research and evidence based medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching.
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.
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.
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).
