Clinical Fellow in General Medicine | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Clinical Fellow to join their General Medicine team. This role involves providing clinical support, supervising junior staff, and participating in educational development activities. Full registration with the General Medical Council is required, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. The position offers an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility committed to providing the best patient care.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the English language.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical practice.
• Ability to supervise and educate junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to the General Medicine team.
• Participate in ward and board rounds with senior consultants.
• Support educational development of junior fellows.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Job description

Overview

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 appointee will join the General Medicine team in the delivery of clinical excellence within the practice across all of the Medicine specialties. The Trust acknowledges that clinical fellows have training needs as much as those who participate in the deanery training programs. If appointed to this role the trust is committed to supporting your training and development so that you can progress in your chosen career.

Responsibilities

• The Clinical Fellow will be supervised by the Specialty Registrar, Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and Consultants. He/she will work in close liaison with the multidisciplinary team involved with rehabilitation of patients; write discharge summaries; participate in on‑take duties and attend out-patient clinics, etc.
• Perform a float role within the 1:24 Acute rota or the 1:30 ward rota, occupying lines on rota that are empty due to vacancy, Deanery gaps, maternity leave or less than full time posts. Expected to fill these lines for a period of no less than 3 months before rotating to a different position. The standard CF role rotates every 3 months.
• Provide a CMT/ST1-2 level of staffing for the department.
• Attend ward and board rounds with Consultants, the Specialty Doctor and other Training Doctors / Foundation Year 2 doctors.
• Support educational development of junior clinical fellows (FY1 & FY2 equivalent).
• Deliver and organise training sessions covering the full range of medical and surgical management.
• Provide expertise and supervision for junior clinical fellows on medical management of complex admissions.
• Ensure learning from incidents and complaints is cascaded within the junior doctor team.
• Identify issues with ward‑based care pathways and contribute to quality improvement initiatives to rectify them.
• Coordinate ward‑based duties amongst the clinical team covering the wards to protect time for colleagues to participate in educational opportunities and non‑ward based duties (eg clinics).
• In case of difficulties, seek the advice of the appropriate consultant. Do not participate in work beyond the level of expertise.
• Deputise from time to time for absent colleagues as consistent with proper discharge of duties.
• Occasionally perform additional duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances; be available for irregular commitments as essential for patient care.

About the Trust and Environment

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between sites may be required. We have state‑of‑the‑art facilities and are committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. The Trust has University Hospital status and an academic environment supporting postgraduate training and education (including medical students from the UCL Medical School and the COMET framework).

The Hospital has excellent access to surrounding areas, with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. Road, rail links and a direct Busway connection facilitate commuter access; London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital.

Requirements and Conditions

• All applicants will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council is required at time of application.
• The appointment is subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for successful candidates prior to commencement.
• Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the post.

Closing date: This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025