Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Emergency Medicine Doctor to work at the Bedford Hospital Site Emergency Department. You must be dedicated to providing high quality emergency care, maintaining clinical standards, and continually looking to drive positive change by developing the service. This is an exciting challenge for an Emergency Medicine Doctor who is keen to be at the heart of delivering a modern emergency medicine service across resus, majors, ambulatory majors, minor injuries, and paediatrics Main duties of the job Your job will include a combination of direct clinical care, clinical education and personal development activities designed to support your career progression alongside delivery of the department's service objectives. 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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology. Our Values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts 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 sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 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. Details Date posted 19 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £41,750 to £64,288 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 416-E-M-MDL102 Job locations Bedford Hospital Bedford MK429DJ Job description Job responsibilities 1. The Senior Clinical Fellow will be required to assist in the day-to-day running of the Department as directed by the Consultants, and play an active role in shop floor management. 2. General Duties: i) All patients to be seen and assessed in accordance with departmental guidance. ii) Offer oversight and advice to junior doctors as required, escalating to the ED Consultant on the shop floor as appropriate. iii) Keeping meticulous patient records is essential. These must be dated and initialled, together with any other related administrative duties, including discharge letters, review of x-ray and pathology reports. All patients seen must be coded appropriately prior to discharge. iv) Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances are 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 Senior Clinical Fellows will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis. v) To read and follow any protocols and clinical guidelines laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the department. vi) In case of any difficulties, either clinical or administrative, to ensure timely advice is sought from a senior colleague/ ED Consultant. vii) To accurately gather data required for clinical audit and to participate in audit meetings. viii) To participate in Middle Grade Teaching Job description Job responsibilities 1. The Senior Clinical Fellow will be required to assist in the day-to-day running of the Department as directed by the Consultants, and play an active role in shop floor management. 2. General Duties: i) All patients to be seen and assessed in accordance with departmental guidance. ii) Offer oversight and advice to junior doctors as required, escalating to the ED Consultant on the shop floor as appropriate. iii) Keeping meticulous patient records is essential. These must be dated and initialled, together with any other related administrative duties, including discharge letters, review of x-ray and pathology reports. All patients seen must be coded appropriately prior to discharge. iv) Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances are 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 Senior Clinical Fellows will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis. v) To read and follow any protocols and clinical guidelines laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the department. vi) In case of any difficulties, either clinical or administrative, to ensure timely advice is sought from a senior colleague/ ED Consultant. vii) To accurately gather data required for clinical audit and to participate in audit meetings. viii) To participate in Middle Grade Teaching Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree ALS Provider Desirable APLS/EPALS provider ATLS provider Relevant postgraduate qualification; MRCEM, EBEEM or equivalent Registration Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Clinical Experience Essential Excellent all round experiance of DGH work Minimum of 2 years post-foundation year 1/ internship related to Emergency Medicine Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues Desirable Experience in managing paediatric Emergencies Experience in managing cardiac arrest Experience in managing injuries Clinical Effectiveness Essential Understand the principles of quality improvement (QIP) work Understanding Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Desirable Evidence of QIP work Evidence of CPD Publications Teaching Essential Intrest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students Desirable Evidence of teaching Development of teaching skills Personnel Skills Essential Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills Clinical Governance Essential Able to demostrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance Desirable Engagement with clinical governance activity Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree ALS Provider Desirable APLS/EPALS provider ATLS provider Relevant postgraduate qualification; MRCEM, EBEEM or equivalent Registration Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Clinical Experience Essential Excellent all round experiance of DGH work Minimum of 2 years post-foundation year 1/ internship related to Emergency Medicine Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues Desirable Experience in managing paediatric Emergencies Experience in managing cardiac arrest Experience in managing injuries Clinical Effectiveness Essential Understand the principles of quality improvement (QIP) work Understanding Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Desirable Evidence of QIP work Evidence of CPD Publications Teaching Essential Intrest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students Desirable Evidence of teaching Development of teaching skills Personnel Skills Essential Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills Clinical Governance Essential Able to demostrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance Desirable Engagement with clinical governance activity 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bedford Hospital Bedford MK429DJ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bedford Hospital Bedford MK429DJ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Bedford Hospital, MK429DJ Bedford, United Kingdom