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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 work as part of the General Medicine Team. The appointee will have MBBS or equivalent, a Certificate of Completion of Basic Medical Training or equivalent along with at least six months experience of working within the NHS.

The duties are allocated to you by your supervising consultant and include the following, all of which you are responsible for. This is not, however, to be regarded as excusive or exhaustive.

• Responsibility for the care of in-patients admitted under your supervising consultant.
• Detailed clerking and initiation of all necessary investigations for the patient, keeping full notes and ensuring the medical records information is constantly updated.
• Attendance at ward rounds.
• Discharge Notes
• Attendance at education and training programme meetings.
• Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances.
• The appointee will undertake, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments, outside normally rostered duties as are essential for patient care.
• Work under the supervision of and be responsible to his/her respective consultant, or the on call consultant and, ultimately the Clinical Director for Elderly Medicine.
• In case of difficulties of any kind, the Doctor will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant. The Doctor is not expected to participate in any work beyond their level of expertise.

The post holder/s will rotate through EAU. The post currently participates in a full shift system with prospective cover.

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.

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.

This post would have all the training elements of the current Trainees programme with opportunities where available to support outpatient clinics whereby they have a specialty interest. The post holder would be encouraged to participate in audits / research with allocated time in their time table. She/he would have access to all our Library facilities. He / she would be entitled to study leave as prescribed by the deanery. She/he would have an allocated Educational Supervisor for all e portfolio activities.

The postholder will be given a PDP folder by the Medical Centre staff which you should discuss with your educational supervisor at the beginning of your post.

The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability.

The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital. In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff.

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 new ‘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.

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.