Job summary

We are looking for a Consultant Gastroenterologist for a period of 12 months.

The appointee will join the well-established Gastroenterology Department on the Bedford Hospital site to share with colleagues in the department the management of adult patients with gastrointestinal (GI) diseases referred to the Trust.

To work with colleagues in providing a 1:6 GI bleed on call commitment on the Bedford Site with the frequency decreasing based on our recruitment.

Main duties of the job

The main duties and responsibilities of the post include:-

• To undertake high quality diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy.
• To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient service, including patient administration.
• To manage Gastroenterology in-patients
• To have a specialty interest and to develop service as require
• The post-holder will attend and actively participate in the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and weekly governance meetings
• Active participation in the management and development of the specialty and the introduction of new services
• Contribute to the educational programme, including departmental meetings and teaching.
• Act as the joint clinical supervisor for Specialist Trainees in Gastroenterology

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 available.

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Neonatal Team Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

If you are ambitious, confident, self-motivated and compassionate, looking to develop your career in neonatal nursing and make a difference, this post offers you the opportunity to play a key role as part of a new and developing team .

There has never been a more exciting time to join our neonatal team as we expand our neonatal service. The New Neonatal Unit has been opened since November 2025.

The post holder will need to have a good team building skills and be able to demonstrate how they motivate and lead. He/she will be required to work flexibly as a member of the neonatal team to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated and where necessary improved. As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will work collaboratively with all members of multi-professional team, ensure that the baby and family have a satisfactory experience by investigating incidents; discussion with families and staff involved as well as supporting other Governance aspects.

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for patient care and service excellence, we want to hear from you. Join us and make a real difference in a hospital that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion.

Please note presentation topic for interview will be - How would you improve Patient Safety through Effective Risk Management and Governance in Neonatal Care?'

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To maintain high standards of clinical care across neonatal services

To support nursing and medical staff in the development of new policies and procedures which are evidence based

To oversee the management of the service in conjunction with the senior clinical team, supporting with capacity and clinical decision making

To work in partnership with the Senior team to monitor the delivery of high standard care across Neonatal Services

Lead in conjunction with the senior clinical team on patient safety and governance

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post holder will:Ensure nursing care delivery is based on current research and/or best practice.

Support and encourage a holistic approach to nursing care delivery.

Support staff in identifying and setting standards/care bundles/quality of nursing care and assist all members of the clinical team in the development or implementation of assessment tools to evaluate the care given.

Maintain own clinical skill base by working closely with new and identified individual members of staff (as required) in order to promote their personal development in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care given.

Facilitate the implementation of a robust system of Clinical Supervision across sites in partnership with the Lead Nurse and Practice development team.

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 available.

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

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per anum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-NICU75220-EH-B

Job locations

Bedfordshire Hospitals FT

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

Act as a role model for designated staff/department in respect of neonatal care and management.

Act as Advocate for babies/families or relatives who require support, guidance or advice to ensure informed decisions are made about their care where required.

Ensure that agreed standards are known and followed to provide a safe environment for babies their families, relatives and staff.

Integrate recognised Best Practice into everyday practice.

Be aware of the implications of Health Service policy, in connection to nursing practice, educating service users and staff as appropriate.

Work in collaboration with Senior clinical team, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team in providing professional support and advice for regular review of local guidelines, Trust policies and standards in relation to practice.

Work in partnership with the Senior Nursing Team to identify and facilitate nursing research audits within the department. Use results to facilitate improvements in practice and documentation by all staff.

Lead on the coordination and preparation of Learning/Investigation tools and other clinical incident investigations and reports alongside partner teams as appropriate to ensure effective review and learning

Be proactive in identifying, preventing, recording, documenting, reflecting, evaluating, action planning risk incidents and above all promoting a culture of practiced risk assessment within the department via a clinical governance pathway

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILIES:

The post holder will:

Understand the importance of effective cost management, waste reduction, maximising value from resource management

Be a key part of the senior nursing management team and deputise for the Lead Nurse when necessary

Maintain regular contact, attend meetings with other teams within Trust and network areas of value in providing support and advice to ensure that objectives are met and outcomes achieved.

Manage own work load/projects in an effective and efficient way

Participate in quality initiatives and audit as requested by Lead Nurse

Handle complaints, accidents and incidents with professionalism in accordance with local/Trust policy

Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all time

Participate in interviews, staff recruitment/disciplinary/department meetings and service reviews when requested to do so

Provide regular reports on educational programmes, project development, and associated outcomes, to the Senior team, Trust colleagues and external organisations as appropriate.

Monitor sickness and absence for nursing staff and participate in any stage 2 meeting as required

Perform staff appraisal and nursing revalidation as indicated and provide support and guidance for staff

Manage capacity/activity with advanced decision making skills

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND QUALITY

The post holder will:

Lead on the preparation and coordination of Neonatal Governance dashboard and trust Quality reports in conjunction with the senior team

Ensure that the Trust and national quality initiatives are fully implemented across neonatal services.

Promote awareness and monitor compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards

Ensure that investigation of incident reports relating to nursing issues are completed and actioned

Be responsible for in conjunction with the lead nurse the implementation and monitoring of clinical quality indicators. This will include but not exhaustive

o CQC outcomes

o Infection control no avoidable infection strategy

o Quality and accuracy of documentation

o Improving the patient experience

o HSIB reviews

o PSIRF and Complaint investigation

COMMUNICATION:

The post holder will:

Maintain clear, accurate, legible contemporaneous patient documentation at all times.

Ensure and maintain an effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team to achieve an optimum level of service to babies and families.

Ensure that effective communication exists between all nursing colleagues, medical staff, multidisciplinary teams, families and their relatives, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post holder will:

Participate in the staff appraisal process with the aim of enhancing individual personal development using reflective practice.

Encourage all staff to use reflective practice in order to enhance individual performance and improved care delivery.

Critically reflect regularly on own performance, and strive towards excellence, at every opportunity.

Maintain own clinical and professional credibility by keeping own practice up-to-date in line with current trends and best practice through personal development and the pursuit of relevant professional and academic study.

Maintain standards of conduct and dress to sustain the public confidence in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies.

Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice.

Provide evidence of periodical registration to practice.

Represent department and/or Trust at local, regional and national forums/ network to identify and share 'Best Practice'

Be aware of all Trust initiative and policies, especially those relating to clinical practice

Book annual leave, report sickness/absenteeism in accordance with Trust policy.

Maintain own NMC revalidation

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: Act as a role model for designated staff/department in respect of neonatal care and management. Act as Advocate for babies/families or relatives who require support, guidance or advice to ensure informed decisions are made about their care where required. Ensure that agreed standards are known and followed to provide a safe environment for babies their families, relatives and staff. Integrate recognised Best Practice into everyday practice. Be aware of the implications of Health Service policy, in connection to nursing practice, educating service users and staff as appropriate. Work in collaboration with Senior clinical team, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team in providing professional support and advice for regular review of local guidelines, Trust policies and standards in relation to practice. Work in partnership with the Senior Nursing Team to identify and facilitate nursing research audits within the department. Use results to facilitate improvements in practice and documentation by all staff. Lead on the coordination and preparation of Learning/Investigation tools and other clinical incident investigations and reports alongside partner teams as appropriate to ensure effective review and learning Be proactive in identifying, preventing, recording, documenting, reflecting, evaluating, action planning risk incidents and above all promoting a culture of practiced risk assessment within the department via a clinical governance pathway MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILIES: The post holder will: Understand the importance of effective cost management, waste reduction, maximising value from resource management Be a key part of the senior nursing management team and deputise for the Lead Nurse when necessary Maintain regular contact, attend meetings with other teams within Trust and network areas of value in providing support and advice to ensure that objectives are met and outcomes achieved. Manage own work load/projects in an effective and efficient way Participate in quality initiatives and audit as requested by Lead Nurse Handle complaints, accidents and incidents with professionalism in accordance with local/Trust policy Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all time Participate in interviews, staff recruitment/disciplinary/department meetings and service reviews when requested to do so Provide regular reports on educational programmes, project development, and associated outcomes, to the Senior team, Trust colleagues and external organisations as appropriate. Monitor sickness and absence for nursing staff and participate in any stage 2 meeting as required Perform staff appraisal and nursing revalidation as indicated and provide support and guidance for staff Manage capacity/activity with advanced decision making skills CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND QUALITY The post holder will: Lead on the preparation and coordination of Neonatal Governance dashboard and trust Quality reports in conjunction with the senior team Ensure that the Trust and national quality initiatives are fully implemented across neonatal services. Promote awareness and monitor compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards Ensure that investigation of incident reports relating to nursing issues are completed and actioned Be responsible for in conjunction with the lead nurse the implementation and monitoring of clinical quality indicators. This will include but not exhaustive o CQC outcomes o Infection control no avoidable infection strategy o Quality and accuracy of documentation o Improving the patient experience o HSIB reviews o PSIRF and Complaint investigation COMMUNICATION: The post holder will: Maintain clear, accurate, legible contemporaneous patient documentation at all times. Ensure and maintain an effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team to achieve an optimum level of service to babies and families. Ensure that effective communication exists between all nursing colleagues, medical staff, multidisciplinary teams, families and their relatives, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The post holder will: Participate in the staff appraisal process with the aim of enhancing individual personal development using reflective practice. Encourage all staff to use reflective practice in order to enhance individual performance and improved care delivery. Critically reflect regularly on own performance, and strive towards excellence, at every opportunity. Maintain own clinical and professional credibility by keeping own practice up-to-date in line with current trends and best practice through personal development and the pursuit of relevant professional and academic study. Maintain standards of conduct and dress to sustain the public confidence in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies. Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice. Provide evidence of periodical registration to practice. Represent department and/or Trust at local, regional and national forums/ network to identify and share 'Best Practice' Be aware of all Trust initiative and policies, especially those relating to clinical practice Book annual leave, report sickness/absenteeism in accordance with Trust policy. Maintain own NMC revalidation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse
• oNeonatal qualified in speciality (QIS)
• oTeaching and assessing experience
• oCurrent NLS certificate

Desirable

• oMasters degree or working towards
• oResearch experience
• oFormal managerial qualification
• oNLS instructor

Experience

Essential

• oConfident & adaptable role model
• oAbility to effectively lead change

Desirable

• oEvidence of involvement in project management

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of National Neonatal policies & guidelines
• oAwareness and involvement in clinical audit & research & evidence based practice
• oPeople management & motivational skills
• oUnderstanding of PSIRF framework and national drivers
• oNMC code of Professional Conduct

Desirable

• oParticipation in Neonatal Interest Groups
• oProven leadership and managerial ability
• oEvidence of changing practice in a clinical setting
• oExperience of standard setting and clinical audit

Skills

Essential

• oExperience of working in a busy & demanding role
• oAbility to manage own time & priorities and that of others effectively
• oAbility to adhere to Trust's Health & Safety Policies and guidelines
• oAble to cope & work under pressure & in stressful situations
• oAbility to forward think & risk manage
• oExcellent interpersonal & communication skills
• oGood written & documentation skills

Desirable

• oProject leadership skill
• oEvidence of excellent IT skills
• oQuality improvement skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered Nurse oNeonatal qualified in speciality (QIS) oTeaching and assessing experience oCurrent NLS certificate Desirable oMasters degree or working towards oResearch experience oFormal managerial qualification oNLS instructor Experience Essential oConfident & adaptable role model oAbility to effectively lead change Desirable oEvidence of involvement in project management Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of National Neonatal policies & guidelines oAwareness and involvement in clinical audit & research & evidence based practice oPeople management & motivational skills oUnderstanding of PSIRF framework and national drivers oNMC code of Professional Conduct Desirable oParticipation in Neonatal Interest Groups oProven leadership and managerial ability oEvidence of changing practice in a clinical setting oExperience of standard setting and clinical audit Skills Essential oExperience of working in a busy & demanding role oAbility to manage own time & priorities and that of others effectively oAbility to adhere to Trust's Health & Safety Policies and guidelines oAble to cope & work under pressure & in stressful situations oAbility to forward think & risk manage oExcellent interpersonal & communication skills oGood written & documentation skills Desirable oProject leadership skill oEvidence of excellent IT skills oQuality improvement skills

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

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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

Bedfordshire Hospitals FT

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals FT

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This post is for a Specialty Doctor in Palliative Care.

It would be suitable for doctors who are fully registered with a license to practice, and who have at least 2 years clinical experience post-registration. Essential and desirable criteria are listed under 'person specifications' below.

This post is particularly suitable for doctors who have an interest in any of the following:

Pursuing a career in Palliative Medicine and/or Frailty and/or Elderly Care

Working across the interface between hospital and community care

Acquiring excellent advanced communication skills

Working in a dynamic environment

Working within a multi-disciplinary team

Main duties of the job

Working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT): MDT working is a key component of working in the department. The post holder will work closely with the palliative care Clinical Nurse Specialists, with the End of Life Care Nurses, and with any other members of the MDT.

Reviewing patients referred to the Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT) on any ward (including ED) within Luton & Dunstable Hospital (LDH). This will include new patient assessments and reviews of patients on the team's caseload.

As needed, reviewing patients alone or with another member of the SPCT.

Electronic prescribing of medications for symptom management for patients on the SPCT caseload.

Leading and/or attending family meetings as required.

Managing complex communication including breaking bad news, advance care planning, managing the dying phase and more.

Promptly escalating and/or highlighting the need for senior support and/or review for any of the patients on the SPCT caseload.

Liaising with medical and surgical teams within LDH. This could include discussing patients on the SPCT caseload, discussing new or potential referrals, and providing SPC advice.

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

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£63,696 to £102,689 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-M-ON-004

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Duties and Responsibilities

Working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT): MDT working is a key component of working in the department. The post holder will work closely with the palliative care Clinical Nurse Specialists, with the End of Life Care Nurses, and with any other members of the MDT.

Reviewing patients referred to the Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT) on any ward (including ED) within Luton & Dunstable Hospital (LDH). This will include new patient assessments and reviews of patients on the teams caseload.

As needed, reviewing patients alone or with another member of the SPCT.

Electronic prescribing of medications for symptom management for patients on the SPCT caseload.

Leading and/or attending family meetings as required.

Managing complex communication including breaking bad news, advance care planning, managing the dying phase and more.

Promptly escalating and/or highlighting the need for senior support and/or review for any of the patients on the SPCT caseload.

Liaising with medical and surgical teams within LDH. This could include discussing patients on the SPCT caseload, discussing new or potential referrals, and providing SPC advice.

Providing care to patients registered with the palliative virtual ward (PVW), who will be receiving hospital care but residing in the community. This could include home visits alone and/or with another member of the MDT, as appropriate, and in line with the PVW Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

For patients on the PVW, acting as the first point of call for medical advice for community CNSs and other non-medical healthcare professionals.

Attending the weekly SPC MDT.

When needed, attending the morning pan-Bedfordshire SPC huddle.

Supporting the consultant and other members of the MDT in any other activities relating to the clinical work. This could include participation in teaching and training of multi-disciplinary staff in hospital and/or the community, clinical audit, other quality improvement activities, reviewing guidelines and more.

Keeping clear and accurate clinical notes (in line with Trust policies and GMC guidance) in relation to all clinical activity, and on all appropriate IT systems as specified by the SPCT. These will include at least NerveCentre and Systmone.

Making onward referrals (internal and external) for patients on the SPCT or PVW caseloads, as appropriate.

Job description Job responsibilities 1. Duties and Responsibilities Working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT): MDT working is a key component of working in the department. The post holder will work closely with the palliative care Clinical Nurse Specialists, with the End of Life Care Nurses, and with any other members of the MDT. Reviewing patients referred to the Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT) on any ward (including ED) within Luton & Dunstable Hospital (LDH). This will include new patient assessments and reviews of patients on the teams caseload. As needed, reviewing patients alone or with another member of the SPCT. Electronic prescribing of medications for symptom management for patients on the SPCT caseload. Leading and/or attending family meetings as required. Managing complex communication including breaking bad news, advance care planning, managing the dying phase and more. Promptly escalating and/or highlighting the need for senior support and/or review for any of the patients on the SPCT caseload. Liaising with medical and surgical teams within LDH. This could include discussing patients on the SPCT caseload, discussing new or potential referrals, and providing SPC advice. Providing care to patients registered with the palliative virtual ward (PVW), who will be receiving hospital care but residing in the community. This could include home visits alone and/or with another member of the MDT, as appropriate, and in line with the PVW Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). For patients on the PVW, acting as the first point of call for medical advice for community CNSs and other non-medical healthcare professionals. Attending the weekly SPC MDT. When needed, attending the morning pan-Bedfordshire SPC huddle. Supporting the consultant and other members of the MDT in any other activities relating to the clinical work. This could include participation in teaching and training of multi-disciplinary staff in hospital and/or the community, clinical audit, other quality improvement activities, reviewing guidelines and more. Keeping clear and accurate clinical notes (in line with Trust policies and GMC guidance) in relation to all clinical activity, and on all appropriate IT systems as specified by the SPCT. These will include at least NerveCentre and Systmone. Making onward referrals (internal and external) for patients on the SPCT or PVW caseloads, as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• oRelevant postgraduate qualification MRCP Part 1 or equivalent

Desirable

• oMRCP Part II Written or PACES or equivalent.
• oPostgraduate qualification relevant to palliative medicine or related specialty

Eligibility

Essential

• oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
• oEvidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: -Good clinical care -Maintaining good medical practice -Good relationships and communication with patients -Good working relationships with colleagues -Good teaching and training -Professional behaviour and probity -Delivery of good acute clinical care
• oEvidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post.
• oTo be eligible to work at this grade the appointee must have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience, with broad medical experience and some experience with managing palliative care patients.
• oEligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable

• oExperience working in a specialist palliative care team (in hospital, community or hospice settings)

Fitness to practise

Essential

• oApplicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely

Language Skills

Essential

• oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, which could be demonstrated by one of the following: -Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English -Applicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes.
• oIf applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.

Health

Essential

• oMeets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)

Clinical Skills

Essential

• oRelevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
• oClinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
• oPractical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required for the job.
• oProven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.

Specialty specific skills related to the post

Essential

• oGood understanding of the principles underlying palliative care practice.
• oBasic or higher knowledge of 1st line palliative care symptom management steps.
• oExcellent communication skills, including in difficult circumstances.
• oAbility to summarise and present clinical cases for effective handover.
• oCompetent and safe prescriber, including of controlled drugs.
• oAbility to cooperate in a democratic team environment.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• oClinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
• oAudit: evidence of active participation in audit.
• oTeaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job.

Desirable

• oDemonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification oRelevant postgraduate qualification MRCP Part 1 or equivalent Desirable oMRCP Part II Written or PACES or equivalent. oPostgraduate qualification relevant to palliative medicine or related specialty Eligibility Essential oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences) oEvidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: -Good clinical care -Maintaining good medical practice -Good relationships and communication with patients -Good working relationships with colleagues -Good teaching and training -Professional behaviour and probity -Delivery of good acute clinical care oEvidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post. oTo be eligible to work at this grade the appointee must have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience, with broad medical experience and some experience with managing palliative care patients. oEligibility to work in the UK. Desirable oExperience working in a specialist palliative care team (in hospital, community or hospice settings) Fitness to practise Essential oApplicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely Language Skills Essential oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, which could be demonstrated by one of the following: -Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English -Applicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes. oIf applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence. Health Essential oMeets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice) Clinical Skills Essential oRelevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job. oClinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. oPractical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required for the job. oProven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job. Specialty specific skills related to the post Essential oGood understanding of the principles underlying palliative care practice. oBasic or higher knowledge of 1st line palliative care symptom management steps. oExcellent communication skills, including in difficult circumstances. oAbility to summarise and present clinical cases for effective handover. oCompetent and safe prescriber, including of controlled drugs. oAbility to cooperate in a democratic team environment. Clinical Governance Essential oClinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors. oAudit: evidence of active participation in audit. oTeaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job. Desirable oDemonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.

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

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

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

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient Resourcing Assistant to join our busy Resourcing Temporary Staff team at Bedfordshire Hospitals to cover a team member on a 1 year secondment. This will be a 1 year secondment or fixed term contract.

You will be friendly with a professional attitude and have the ability to work on your own and as part of a team actively encouraging and supporting colleagues.

This role would suit a dynamic individual who thrives in a busy office environment and is a flexible team player. Duties will include providing a comprehensive administration service including the booking of both bank and agency staff, ensuring resourcing staff are up to date with mandatory training and facilitating an efficient temporary staffing service for all staff. You will also be expected to process temporary staffing bookings, deal with bank and pay enquiries, ensure accurate information is maintained on the rostering/booking systems and undertake all administration duties related to this.

Working hours could include occasional weekend working.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective resourcing service through a professional, customer-focused approach. This includes the booking of both bank and agency staff where required to fill gaps in the service. Also ensuring accurate information is maintained on the e-rostering system and other information systems. This role also includes liaising with bank staff to ensure their statutory training modules are kept up to date and facilitating bookings where required.

To act as first point of contact for enquiries and providing advice and support to bank staff with payroll enquiries, claim forms and staff wishing to join or leave the bank.

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 available.

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 familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

418-COR8343-HC

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description.

Customer Service

Provide excellent customer service to all recruitment and resourcing service stakeholders, in an efficient and effective manner promoting the service and adhering to agreed quality standards

Act as a point of contact for first line enquiries in the recruitment and resourcing service through the contact hotline, communicating with bank staff and users throughout the Trust and external agencies as required

Provide advice and support to bank staff with payroll enquiries, dealing with sensitive information relating to staffing payroll records.

Resourcing Allocation

First point of contact for any bank pay queries liaising with Payroll where necessary.

Process paperwork for staff joining and leaving the bank.

Run regular reports of bank staff who are not actively working and process paperwork to remove them from the bank.

Using the computerised resourcing system, match bank staff, locums and agency staff to resourcing requests from clinical areas and departments, employ knowledge and skills to find the best fit for each request.

As required provide cover for the nursing, AHP and locum booking desks.

Input data onto the relevant booking system in accordance with the agreed process.

Process locum claim forms to ensure prompt payment.

Ensure complaints are handled appropriately and if necessary referred onto senior management.

Utilise efficiently computerised systems in order to maximise the accuracy of booking data and management information.

Maintain accurate records of employee details, Professional Registration information, working preferences and availability, bank requests from clinical areas, allocated bookings using the computerised resourcing system

Monitor shift patterns in accordance with Working Time Regulations and provide reports as requested

Escalate to the relevant managers and the Resourcing Team details of permanent staff, who are also registered with the resourcing service, who do not comply with Working Time Regulations

Ensure that bank staff attend appropriate training to meet the requirements of the Trust.

Hand over to/from the Senior Nurse in charge of the hospital any unfilled resourcing requests or relevant information at the beginning and close of contact hotline hours

Administration

Run monthly reports on NMC registrations. Liaise with registered nurses to ensure registration is renewed in a timely fashion. Liaise with Ward Managers/Matrons regarding any NMC registrations that have not been renewed.

Ensure proper filing of documentation, both paper and electronic, in established filing systems, following agreed internal processes. Ensure that these systems are continually maintained allowing timely access to all documentation

Ensure that bank staff files comply with Trust policy and standards

Administer the booking of training sessions for all bank staff ensuring attendance at training.

Liaise with all bank staff to ensure they are compliant with all statutory training modules chasing them to update their training where necessary.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description. Customer Service Provide excellent customer service to all recruitment and resourcing service stakeholders, in an efficient and effective manner promoting the service and adhering to agreed quality standards Act as a point of contact for first line enquiries in the recruitment and resourcing service through the contact hotline, communicating with bank staff and users throughout the Trust and external agencies as required Provide advice and support to bank staff with payroll enquiries, dealing with sensitive information relating to staffing payroll records. Resourcing Allocation First point of contact for any bank pay queries liaising with Payroll where necessary. Process paperwork for staff joining and leaving the bank. Run regular reports of bank staff who are not actively working and process paperwork to remove them from the bank. Using the computerised resourcing system, match bank staff, locums and agency staff to resourcing requests from clinical areas and departments, employ knowledge and skills to find the best fit for each request. As required provide cover for the nursing, AHP and locum booking desks. Input data onto the relevant booking system in accordance with the agreed process. Process locum claim forms to ensure prompt payment. Ensure complaints are handled appropriately and if necessary referred onto senior management. Utilise efficiently computerised systems in order to maximise the accuracy of booking data and management information. Maintain accurate records of employee details, Professional Registration information, working preferences and availability, bank requests from clinical areas, allocated bookings using the computerised resourcing system Monitor shift patterns in accordance with Working Time Regulations and provide reports as requested Escalate to the relevant managers and the Resourcing Team details of permanent staff, who are also registered with the resourcing service, who do not comply with Working Time Regulations Ensure that bank staff attend appropriate training to meet the requirements of the Trust. Hand over to/from the Senior Nurse in charge of the hospital any unfilled resourcing requests or relevant information at the beginning and close of contact hotline hours Administration Run monthly reports on NMC registrations. Liaise with registered nurses to ensure registration is renewed in a timely fashion. Liaise with Ward Managers/Matrons regarding any NMC registrations that have not been renewed. Ensure proper filing of documentation, both paper and electronic, in established filing systems, following agreed internal processes. Ensure that these systems are continually maintained allowing timely access to all documentation Ensure that bank staff files comply with Trust policy and standards Administer the booking of training sessions for all bank staff ensuring attendance at training. Liaise with all bank staff to ensure they are compliant with all statutory training modules chasing them to update their training where necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to GCSE level or equivalent
• oKeyboard skills (NVQ3/RSA3)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oAdministrative experience in a busy, customer-focused environment
• oCustomer Service Experience
• oExperience of using IT Systems
• oKnowledge/experience of nursing and medical roles within an NHS setting

Desirable

• oExperience of using Healthroster, Bankstaff, and ESR
• oExperience of 247 time

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oGood communication skills, both written and verbal
• oGood IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to use other systems, as required.
• oAbility to work individually and as part of a team, actively encouraging and supporting colleagues
• oAbility to deal with all issues sensitively and in a confidential manner
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oAbility to work on own initiative

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oEducated to GCSE level or equivalent oKeyboard skills (NVQ3/RSA3) Knowledge & Experience Essential oAdministrative experience in a busy, customer-focused environment oCustomer Service Experience oExperience of using IT Systems oKnowledge/experience of nursing and medical roles within an NHS setting Desirable oExperience of using Healthroster, Bankstaff, and ESR oExperience of 247 time Skills & Abilities Essential oGood communication skills, both written and verbal oGood IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to use other systems, as required. oAbility to work individually and as part of a team, actively encouraging and supporting colleagues oAbility to deal with all issues sensitively and in a confidential manner oAbility to work under pressure oAbility to work on own initiative

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

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

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Improvement & Transformation Team (ITT) at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a highly motivated and driven individual to support the delivery of improvement and transformation priorities for Bedfordshire Hospitals.

We are looking for someone who is excellent at building relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, who will ensure projects have a sound improvement methodology and from this develop clear proposals and deliverable plans.

The post holder will act as a role model for improvement, supporting both a culture and related work programmes that help embed an improvement mind-set with teams.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the leading of a number of projects associated with transformation and improvement across Bedfordshire Hospitals. The work plan may cover a number of areas where there is opportunity for meaningful, sustainable change, for example Urgent and Emergency Care and/or Elective Care.

Work with a range of stakeholders including leadership teams, clinicians, key support functions, patients and other colleagues (internal and external) to support improvement and transformation programmes and the delivery of high quality, patient centred care.

Provide improvement coaching and support to teams.

Please note the post will involve travel across Bedford and Luton and Dunstable Hospital Sites.

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 available.

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a dynamic Locum Consultant in our Acute Medical Unit at Bedford Hospital which is part of the newly merged Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Innovation in the delivery of acute medical care is a key requirement of this role.

Please note this is a 6 month fixed term position to cover a short term gap within the team.

The appointee will work with colleagues to cover the Acute Medical Unit and the adjoining Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service, covering the SDEC inpatient clinic returns and referral reviews in SDEC Assessment area.The appointee may have to cover a General Medical Ward depending on service need. They will participate in an integrated on call medical rota which currently sits at 1 in 16 but may be subject to change in line with the 7 day working provision.

Main duties of the job

Provide a consultant based service to the patients attending the AAU/SDEC with most duties being "ward round and/or shop floor based" to ensure early consultant review and decision making.

The post holder will be expected to participate in AAU post ward rounds mornings starting at 0830 am with the view to complete the review of patients by 12:00 pm, where there is a dedicated MDT meeting taking place every day for discussion of every patients 'case and plan communication to all members of staff.

They will also be involved in a review or board rounds afternoons to address upcoming issues. Participation in speciality clinics will be planned as described by the timetable.

Carry out post take rounds, other ward rounds as necessary, outpatient clinics and hospital consultations.

Supervise junior medical staff and participate in the Multidisciplinary Team meetings where appropriate.

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

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

416-GM-AAU-290B

Job locations

Bedford Hospital

Britannia Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description for full details of responsibilities and further information on the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description for full details of responsibilities and further information on the role.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice.

Desirable

• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) / CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Qualifications

Essential

• oMedical Degree
• oMRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Experience

Essential

• oExcellent all round experience of DGH work
• oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General/Acute Medicine

Clinical Effectiveness and governance

Essential

• oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• oParticipation in relevant local audits
• oAble to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Desirable

• oParticipation in relevant national audits

Person Specification Registration Essential oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice. Desirable Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) / CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying) Qualifications Essential oMedical Degree oMRCP or equivalent Desirable oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research Clinical Experience Essential oExcellent all round experience of DGH work oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General/Acute Medicine Clinical Effectiveness and governance Essential oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD oParticipation in relevant local audits oAble to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance. Desirable oParticipation in relevant national audits

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

Britannia Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

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

Britannia Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)