Senior Clinical Fellow in General Medicine | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a full-time Middle grade position within their acute hospital, which serves a local population of around 700,000. The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team, participating in patient rehabilitation, and managing medical duties under supervision. Candidates must have full registration with the General Medical Council. The Trust is committed to supporting the training and development of its staff. The position includes responsibilities in patient care, ensuring safe medical practices, and may require travel between hospital sites.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council required at time of application.
• Full Occupational Health Clearance required prior to commencement.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check required prior to commencement.
• All applicants must demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Work in close liaison with the multidisciplinary team involved with rehabilitation of patients.
• Write discharge summaries and participate in on-take duties.
• Float role within the Middle grade rota.
• Provide a middle-grade level of staff for the department.
• Attend ward and board rounds with the Consultants.

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Job description

Job 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervised by the Specialty Registrar (or Specialty Doctor) and Consultants; work under the supervision of and be responsible to the respective consultant or on-call consultant and ultimately the Clinical Director.
• Float role within the Middle grade rota – occupy 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 but up to 6 months before rotating to a different position. The standard SCF role rotates every 6 months.
• Provide a middle grade level of staff for the department; deputise from time to time for absent colleagues; undertake additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances; be available for irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as essential for patient care.
• Attend ward & board rounds both with the Consultants and with the Specialty Doctor and other Training Doctors / Foundation Year 2 doctors.
• In case of difficulties of any kind, seek the advice of the appropriate consultant; not expected to participate in any work beyond level of expertise.

Training and Development

The trust acknowledges that senior clinical fellows have training needs as much as those who participate in 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. The trust actively supports career progress either to the Specialty Doctor, or through article 14 to achieve full CCT, with the potential for obtaining a full consultant post subsequently.

Each Senior Clinical Fellow has a Consultant to act as their educational supervisor, with specific time allocated in the Consultants job plans to provide support and mentoring. In addition within the division of medicine there will be a tutor for Senior Clinical Fellows to provide overall coordination of educational support. They will be supported by the Director of Medical Education. Study Leave and funding are available with this role detailed further in the Job Description.

Location and Travel

Our 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. Travel between hospital sites may be required. The hospital has 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.

The hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital including St Albans and Harpenden. Excellent schools are found nearby. There is also very good access to the Midlands and North by road using the M1 or A1, or by rail to one of the Luton’s three stations. A direct link using the ‘Busway’ takes passengers from Luton Train station just 7 minutes to reach a stop that is within a short walking distance of the hospital. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital.

Required Qualifications and Clearance

• Full registration with the General Medical Council required at time of application.
• Full Occupational Health Clearance required prior to commencement.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check required prior to commencement.
• All applicants must demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language.

Additional Information

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

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 will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the post.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025.