Opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience in orthopaedics and trauma care.
Supportive work environment focused on staff health and well-being.
Access to high-quality training and professional development programs.
Possibility of part-time work arrangements, accommodating personal circumstances.
Involvement in a diverse patient population, fostering comprehensive clinical skills.
Collaboration with experienced orthopaedic consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to inclusivity and diversity in recruitment practices.
The Junior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O) at Luton, part of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is a full-time position requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week, although part-time options may be considered. The role involves rotation between the general orthopaedic team and the orthogeriatric service, providing care for both geriatric trauma patients and general orthopaedic inpatients under the supervision of orthopaedic consultants. The successful candidate will need to reside within a reasonable distance from Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, and will be expected to participate in departmental administration and support colleagues in their absences.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves approximately 700,000 residents and is focused on delivering high-quality patient care while fostering a supportive environment for staff. The Trust recruits individuals who align with its core values, emphasizing equality, diversity, and inclusion. Additionally, the role includes a probationary period of six months and potential travel between hospital sites. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for informal inquiries.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves approximately 700,000 residents and is focused on delivering high-quality patient care while fostering a supportive environment for staff. The Trust recruits individuals who align with its core values, emphasizing equality, diversity, and inclusion. Additionally, the role includes a probationary period of six months and potential travel between hospital sites. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for informal inquiries.
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.
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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gemma Thomas Job title: Service Manager Email address: Telephone number:
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.
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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gemma Thomas Job title: Service Manager Email address: Telephone number:
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