The Trust emphasises a dynamic and patient-focused approach, having formed through the merger of Bedford and Luton and Dunstable hospitals in April 2020. Applicants must be fully registered with the UK General Medical Council and hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). Those interested in the position are encouraged to arrange informal visits to discuss the role further. Candidates seeking part-time work for personal reasons are also welcomed to apply.
LOCUM CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC GENERAL SURGERY - 1 post (10 PA's)
Applications are invited for the above full-time NHS locum post, at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with an aim to being a substantive post in the near future.
We are a friendly, dynamic, innovative and future focussed department. We are seeking like-minded individuals that will complement and enhance our existing team.
This is an exciting time to be joining BHFT which was formed in April 2020 with the merger of Bedford Hospital and the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. Our integration strategy is well developed and seeks to provide the best experience for staff and the patients we care for.
The Trust is expanding our paediatric general surgery service across Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust working collaboratively with our current Paediatric General Surgeon, Mr Roy Gurprashad.
This is a newly created post to support the expansion of Paediatric Surgery within the Trust as per our strategic direction. At present we have one general paediatric surgeon based at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Patients at Bedford are transferred/referred to major paediatric hubs including Addenbrookes and GOSH. Therefore, elective activity across both sites is required for this role and will be structured within an agreed job plan with the successful candidate
The successful applicant will join our current team of 9 Upper GI consultants with varying specialist interests including Bariatric, Upper GI, Pancreatobiliary and Paediatric surgery.
This role does not currently include an on-call expectation.
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Candidates unable for personal reasons to work full-time are invited to apply.
Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council.
Applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
An informal visit to discuss the post and to arrange an informal visit please contact Mr Roy Gurprashad, Paediatric and General Surgery Consultant, or our Clinical Director, Mr Douglas Whitelaw via our secretary, Karen King on ,
Alternatively, you can contact David Cox General Manager - General Surgery and Gastroenterology via email or Tom Smith Senior Service Manager for General Surgery via
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