Job summary
This is a replacement full time, fixed term Maternity cover Senior Fellow appointment to the Norfolk and Waveney Urology service, providing care across three Acute Trusts. It is expected that the post holder will be trained in general urology.
This post is most suitable for Post FRCS (Urol) or for equivalent candidates and who are post CCT (or equivalent) ready to focus on sub-speciality training in robotic urological surgery. The successful applicant will join an innovative department with excellent opportunities for both clinical/surgical experience, research and for continuing medical education.
The role involves a 1 in 10 middle grade on-call with support from an FY/CT/PA/UNP during the day and the on-call consultant. The selected candidate will work in collaboration with urology middle grades, consultants, urology nurse practitioners physician associates, ST, CT, and FY colleagues, providing care for urology patients within the hospital, handling emergencies, and accepting referrals from other specialties.
Main duties of the job
The Urology department at Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Fellow in Endourology and Benign prostate disease based at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). The programme is set for the academic year 2024/2025 and will run for 12 months. We aim to deliver a comprehensive training programme in modern stone management. We are a high volume centre providing PCNL, on site emergency ESWL and ureteroscopy as surgical options for complex stone management. We have the ability to train in PCNL access with Endourology Consultants providing flouroscopy and USS guided access. We work closely with our Paediatric Surgical colleagues across established MDT's, to also provide a Paediatric stone service. There is also the opportunity to be trained in a range of BPH procedures (HoLEP, Aquablation, and MIST procedures) that are well established within the department. There is exposure to theatres and endoscopy sessions on a regular basis where hands on training will be given. It is ideally suited to anybody who would like to pursue a career in urology whilst developing Endourology skills and envisage that this fellowship will equip the appointee with the skills required to establish themselves as a Urology Consultant with a special interest in Endourology.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS/MRCS equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- ALS
- IELTS etc. level 7.0 overall
Desirable
Key Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Motivated, trustworthy and well organised
- Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience SHO/STR or above
- Knowledge & understanding of UK hospital systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Evidence of training progression
- Clinical Knowledge & Expertise; appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection. Understands principles of clinical governance in clinical practice
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs with awareness of own limitations and the ability to know when to consult senior advice
- Proficiency in minor and intermediate urological surgery
Desirable
- Minimum of 36 months experience in Urology
- Competence in general urology and emergency management of unselected on call
- Evidence of a commitment to a career in Endourology surgery
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Desirable
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles of audit and research
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Other
Essential
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Full immunisation status in accordance with Occupational Health
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS/MRCS equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- ALS
- IELTS etc. level 7.0 overall
Desirable
Key Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Motivated, trustworthy and well organised
- Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience SHO/STR or above
- Knowledge & understanding of UK hospital systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Evidence of training progression
- Clinical Knowledge & Expertise; appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection. Understands principles of clinical governance in clinical practice
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs with awareness of own limitations and the ability to know when to consult senior advice
- Proficiency in minor and intermediate urological surgery
Desirable
- Minimum of 36 months experience in Urology
- Competence in general urology and emergency management of unselected on call
- Evidence of a commitment to a career in Endourology surgery
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Desirable
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles of audit and research
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Other
Essential
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Full immunisation status in accordance with Occupational Health
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
- Eligibility to work in the UK
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).
