Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow posts for 12 months in the first instance, subject to extension.
Expertise in core urology surgery would be essential. The candidates will be expected to perform flexible cystoscopy, JJ stent insertion and inguinal-scrotal without supervision.
The successful applicant will work within the urology team. There will be a major commitment to "core" urology including outpatient clinics, main theatre and day surgery operating lists, flexible cystoscopy lists and trans-rectal prostate biopsy lists.
Attendance at the weekly oncology MDT meeting, bi-monthly continence MDT is expected.
On-call
The urologists work a 1:8 rota with prospective cover. The on-call duties cover in-patients in both sites and A & E in QEH site only (UHL A&E still covered by GSTT).
Teaching
There is a regular morbidity and mortality meeting which all members of the department are expected to attend. The post-holder will be expected to participate in teaching of medical students, foundation doctors and core surgical and specialist trainees
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work within the urology team. There will be a major commitment to "core" urology including outpatient clinics, main theatre and day surgery operating lists, flexible cystoscopy lists and trans-rectal prostate biopsy lists.
Attendance at the weekly oncology MDT meeting, bi-monthly continence MDT is expected.
On-call
The urologists work a 1:8 rota with prospective cover. The on-call duties cover in-patients in both sites and A & E in QEH site only (UHL A&E still covered by GSTT).
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Large workload in general (core) urology work including TURBT, TURP andinguinal-scrotal surgery.Management of stone disease including Flexible ureteroscopy and laser stonetreatment.Management of benign prostate disease including bipolar TURP, Rezum andUrolift.Already established urinary continence service with intravesical Botoxinjection and PTNS with dedicated specialist continence and urodynamicnurses.
Improving bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment including trans-rectalprostate biopsy in both UHL and QEH sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Large workload in general (core) urology work including TURBT, TURP andinguinal-scrotal surgery.Management of stone disease including Flexible ureteroscopy and laser stonetreatment.Management of benign prostate disease including bipolar TURP, Rezum andUrolift.Already established urinary continence service with intravesical Botoxinjection and PTNS with dedicated specialist continence and urodynamicnurses.
Improving bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment including trans-rectalprostate biopsy in both UHL and QEH sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- ATLS Course
- ALS Certificate
Desirable
- FRCS Intercollegiate or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST3 competences in Urology at time of appointment, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and multisource Feedback of equivalent.
- Experience in Flexible Cystoscopy and prostate TRUS biopsy and inguinal-scrotal surgery
- Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Desirable
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment oEvidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice including: oGood clinical care oMaintaining good medical care oGood relationships and communication with patients oGood working relationships with colleagues oAwareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity. Privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs oAbility to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations. oGood teaching and training oProfessional behavior and probity oDelivery of good acute critical care
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: oThat applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or oHave the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7.5, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- ATLS Course
- ALS Certificate
Desirable
- FRCS Intercollegiate or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST3 competences in Urology at time of appointment, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and multisource Feedback of equivalent.
- Experience in Flexible Cystoscopy and prostate TRUS biopsy and inguinal-scrotal surgery
- Able to demonstrate successful participation in audit
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Desirable
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment oEvidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice including: oGood clinical care oMaintaining good medical care oGood relationships and communication with patients oGood working relationships with colleagues oAwareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity. Privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs oAbility to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations. oGood teaching and training oProfessional behavior and probity oDelivery of good acute critical care
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: oThat applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or oHave the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7.5, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7
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).
