Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine

Applications are invited for the above full time post for this 660 bed acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000. This appointment will be made in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England) 2002.

The Clinical Fellow will be supervised by the Specialty Registrar, Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and Consultants.

Previous applicants need not apply.

This post is for Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine.

It would be suitable for doctors who have completed Foundation Training (or equivalent) and are seeking further experience in Emergency Medicine.

This post would also be suitable for doctors who:

• wish to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine (EM)
• seeking NHS experience
• looking for an opportunity to consolidate their skills and complete a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST form).

Successful candidates will be offered an initial 12 month post with the possibility of annual extension and progression.

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.

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.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications has been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

The appointee will join the Emergency Medicine team in the delivery of clinical excellence.

• To examine, investigate and carry out the emergency management of patients who present to the Emergency Department within the timescale of the emergency care target.
• To assist in the ongoing management and participate in the discharge processes of patients admitted on the ED observation unit.
• Follow agreed Department and Trust protocols, and provide best possible care to patients.
• Maintain accurate documentation of the patients' history, assessment and treatment plan.
• Provide computerised discharge GP letter to every patient on completion of treatment.
• Participate in clinical governance activities and service improvement projects (including diagnostic test result reviews and recalls, and audit). This includes sharing the learning from incidents and complaints, reporting safety issues and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the organisation and delivery of teaching/training sessions for ED staff and support the training of medical students and trainee PAs within the ED.

The post will involve working a full shift pattern rota providing 24-hour departmental cover. The successful candidate will be required to be present on the shop - floor when on a night shift.

Over 12 months the various shifts will provide clinical exposure to the breadth of Emergency Medicine presentations, including resuscitation cases, paediatric case and minor injuries.

Successful candidates without experience of working in NHS emergency services are supported through a short introductory period of supernumerary clinical work in order to gain understanding of policies and processes that may be unfamiliar to them.

Candidates will start working initially at a supervised level depending on previous experience, but will be encouraged to progress in seniority as their experience and leadership ability increases.

Doctors may be asked to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

The L&D has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability.

The Trust has…