Job summary
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
ROYAL HALLAMSHIRE HOSPITAL
SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW IN UROLOGY
Main duties of the job
The appointment is to commence April 2024 for a fixed term period of 12 months. MRCS or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST3.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
The Northern General Hospital
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Weston Park Cancer Hospital
Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will gain general urological experience and in addition, there is sub-specialty training available in uro-oncology (including robotic upper and lower tract surgery), reconstructive urology and endourology. In addition to ward duties, the timetable includes attendance at outpatient clinics, day case procedures and operating theatre.
The postholder may have the opportunity to attend urology in the Spinal Injuries Unit (NGH) where experience can be gained in the management of the neuropathic bladder in a multidisciplinary setting if that is desired.
Whist undertaking this attachment, the postholder will participate in the on-call middle grade urology rota at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will gain general urological experience and in addition, there is sub-specialty training available in uro-oncology (including robotic upper and lower tract surgery), reconstructive urology and endourology. In addition to ward duties, the timetable includes attendance at outpatient clinics, day case procedures and operating theatre.
The postholder may have the opportunity to attend urology in the Spinal Injuries Unit (NGH) where experience can be gained in the management of the neuropathic bladder in a multidisciplinary setting if that is desired.
Whist undertaking this attachment, the postholder will participate in the on-call middle grade urology rota at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- MBBS and FRCS/MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in education FRCS(Urol)
Research / Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
Clinical experience
Essential
- A minimum of 24 months clinical experience in surgical posts including 6 months of Urology.
Desirable
- Previous middle grade experience including participation in middle grade rota.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- MBBS and FRCS/MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in education FRCS(Urol)
Research / Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
Clinical experience
Essential
- A minimum of 24 months clinical experience in surgical posts including 6 months of Urology.
Desirable
- Previous middle grade experience including participation in middle grade rota.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
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.
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.
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).
