Fellow in Renal Cancer and Upper Tract Laparoscopic / Robotic Surgery

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This fellowship post has been created in order to provide a focused and concentrated training opportunity in the modern management of renal cancer with some learning opportunities in more core and other specialist urological areas. There are also opportunities to be involved in basic research into renal cancer at the University of Surrey. This post is recognised under the Royal College of Surgeons Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme.

This post is ideally suited for those towards the end of their training, who want to supplement/ gain laparoscopic and robotic skills and experience as relates exclusively to upper urinary tract disease prior to a consultant appointment. There is, however, provision for dry and wet lab training for those with minimal current experience. The post holder will be involved directly and play an important role in the formal running of a regional Frimley Renal Cancer Centre at Frimley Park Hospital - a unit currently performing 300 renal cases per year: procedures including open, standard laparoscopic, Da Vinci robot assisted and Versius robot assisted approaches.

Main duties of the job

The surgical team is now made up of 5 surgeons; Mr NJ Barber (Director of Unit, FPH), Mr M Hussain (based at FPH),Mr H Sharma (based at FPH), Mr Malki (based at FPH) and Mr A Emara (based at FPH and HHT) providing 9 operating sessions per week (on average) - 5 to 10 cases. The appointee will work closely with these surgeons but also with the rest of the team, including two nurse specialists dedicated to renal cancer and the cancer office/ mdt coordinators at FPH to provide a high quality regional service. The appointee will play an integral role in the co-ordination, communication and planning of the service and will have responsibility and expectations placed upon him/her relating to data collection, data submission and related academic endeavours through the unit. This includes involvement in both loco-regional, national and international trials and research.

THE POST: 12 month fixed term contract (including registrar level Urology on-call) in the first instance with possibility of extension.

This is a whole-time post with the post holder working a maximum of 48 hours per week including on-call.

The post holder will work under the supervision of Mr NJ Barber, Mr H Hussain, MrMMalki, Mr S Sharma and Mr A Emara.

The post holder will be expected to provide prospective and cross cover for other members of the department.

About us

Frimley Park Hospital has a national reputation for high quality patient care, education and research. The urology department has a long history of pioneering work in the development of minimally invasive treatments and laparoscopy in urology and this continues today. The last decade has seen the concentration of efforts on upper tract surgery/ conditions and eventually the creation of a regional specialist renal cancer MDT at Frimley and close ties with the academic department of medical oncology at The University of Surrey and St Luke's Cancer Centre in Guildford.

Date posted

15 August 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-FPHSF-01

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Camberley

GU167UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Clinics

To support the relevant sub-specialist and general outpatient clinics as required.

  • Theatres

To support the service workload of the sub-specialty whilst ensuring that doctors in training still gain the appropriate surgical experience.

  • Academic

The incumbent is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research and audit.

  • On-call

The post holder will be expected to partake in the urology SpR on-call rota for the Trust which will involve participation in a 1:7 weekday on call week day rota with prospective cover, and 1:12 registrar weekend rota with internal cover

On call arrangements will be within the regulations of the European Union directive.

  • Other

Attendance at relevant multidisciplinary meetings.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Clinics

To support the relevant sub-specialist and general outpatient clinics as required.

  • Theatres

To support the service workload of the sub-specialty whilst ensuring that doctors in training still gain the appropriate surgical experience.

  • Academic

The incumbent is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research and audit.

  • On-call

The post holder will be expected to partake in the urology SpR on-call rota for the Trust which will involve participation in a 1:7 weekday on call week day rota with prospective cover, and 1:12 registrar weekend rota with internal cover

On call arrangements will be within the regulations of the European Union directive.

  • Other

Attendance at relevant multidisciplinary meetings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCS or equivalent
  • ATLS

Desirable

  • FRCS (Urol)
  • Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Urology to ST4 level (Registrar level) and above

Desirable

  • Previous laparoscopic experience
  • Experience of working at middle grade in a surgical speciality

Competencies

Essential

  • Kept professional knowledge & skills up-to-date

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership qualities
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCS or equivalent
  • ATLS

Desirable

  • FRCS (Urol)
  • Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Urology to ST4 level (Registrar level) and above

Desirable

  • Previous laparoscopic experience
  • Experience of working at middle grade in a surgical speciality

Competencies

Essential

  • Kept professional knowledge & skills up-to-date

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership qualities

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Camberley

GU167UJ


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Camberley

GU167UJ


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead & Director Renal Cancer Centre

Neil Barber

neil.barber@nhs.net

03006134450

Date posted

15 August 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 to £63,152 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-FPHSF-01

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Camberley

GU167UJ


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