Junior Clinical Fellow in T&O | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare trust is seeking a dedicated clinical professional to provide patient care, support orthopaedic services, and manage trauma patients. Applicants should have experience in orthopaedic and orthogeriatric care and be committed to the Trust's values. This role offers opportunities for professional development and training within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training and development

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience and competence in orthopaedic and orthogeriatric patient care.
• Commitment to the Trust values and ability to work within stipulated hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients including assessment and management.
• Assist with administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Support the orthopaedic team and orthogeriatric service.

Skills

Orthopaedic patient care

Orthogeriatric patient care

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients in charge, including initial assessment, ongoing management and discharge planning.
• Assist with the proper functioning of the department and undertake administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Support the general orthopaedic team and orthogeriatric service supporting general orthopaedic and trauma inpatients under the direction of orthopaedic consultants.
• 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.
• Follow national guidance on the management of care to safeguard cross‑infection, including utilisation of bespoke areas for elective orthopaedic inpatients.

Requirements

• Residence within travelling time of Luton & Dunstable University Hospital.
• Commitment to the Trust values and ability to work within the stipulated working hours or an agreed part‑time arrangement.
• Capacity to provide cover for colleagues as required.
• Experience and competence in orthopaedic and orthogeriatric patient care.

Training & Development

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.

Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust’s 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 a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first six 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.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Saturday 15 Nov 2025.