Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Fellow in General Surgery
The closing date is 20 November 2026
Job summary
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising of both senior and junior medical staff, nurses and other allied health professionals. Duties will normally be comparable to those undertaken by a core surgical trainee (CT1/2). However, in exceptional cases you may be required to vary these at the direction of the Supervising Consultant.

Main duties of the job
Routine and emergency patients must be seen and admitted expeditiously. Ward rounds and visits to individual patients may be necessary. Keeping such records as may be required; these must be dated and initialed, together with any other related administrative duties including discharge and clinic letters. The patient's discharge summary paperwork is to be completed prior to the patients discharge. Clinic letters are dictated within clinic and typed by the secretaries.

Supervision of the Foundation year 1 / 2 doctors when performing clinical duties.

Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant(s), in consultation where possible with colleagues both senior and junior. Additional commitments arising under this paragraph are exceptional. In particular, the doctor will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Agree to read and follow any protocols laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the firm in which you are working. In case of any difficulties ensure that advice is sought from a senior colleague.

An on call/Normal Working Day working pattern (according to the published rota) not exceeding 48 hours including prospective cover for annual and study leave.

The post holder undertakes exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

About us
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 have 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.

Salary
£45,715 to £59,406 a year, per annum, pro rata for the Hospital medical and dental staff pay scheme.

Working pattern
Full-time. The base working week is 40 hours, plus a supplement of base salary for on-call and extra duties. Hours of duty are reviewed every 6 months in line with Junior Doctors Hours.

Person Specification
Essential qualifications:

• MBBS or equivalent

Essential experience:

• Completed House Officer posts or equivalent

Desirable:

• Demonstrated level of clinical skills

Essential knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
• Understanding of principles and willingness to take part in audit
• Ability to make good medical notes

Essential personal skills:

• Commitment to learning
• Potential to cope with stressful situations
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills, flexibility, enthusiasm
• Good timekeeping

Essential other requirements:

• Able to pass pre-employment health screening
• Registration with the GMC or if not registered a reference number from the GMC

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bedford Hospital, South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ, United Kingdom
Contact: General Manager, David Cox