Junior Clinical Fellow (FY1) In Urology and Gen Surgery

Job description

Job OverviewThe FY1 Junior Clinical Fellow doctor in Urology/Gen Surgery is responsible for delivering safe, effective day‐to‐day clinical care to patients under the Clinical teams, primarily based on the inpatient ward, with additional exposure to theatre and outpatient activity where appropriate. The role focuses on developing core clinical skills, managing common surgical/urological conditions, and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Responsibility for the care of in‐patients admitted under the supervising consultant

Detailed clerking and initiation of all necessary investigations for the patient

Keeping full notes and ensuring medical records are constantly updated

Attendance at ward rounds

Completion of discharge notes

Attendance at education and training meetings

Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances

Undertake, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments, outside normally rostered duties which are essential for patient care

Work under the supervision of and be responsible to their respective Consultant, or the On Call Consultant and the Clinical Directors within General Surgery

Participation in the on call rota. The current on‐call commitment is 1:21, with prospective cover.

Participation in theatres. Observing or assisting consultants and registrars in planned elective cases across Upper GI, Colorectal & Urology

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 valuesWe not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's 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.

The on‐call commitment will be one in 21 with prospective cover.

The composition of the admitting team is currently as follows:

FY1

FY2

Specialist Registrar/Specialty Registrar or Associate Specialist

Consultant

This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Mar 2026

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English