Job summary
The department requires a Senior Urology Fellow who has an interest in all aspects of minimally invasive therapies, laparoscopy, robotic surgery and Endourology.
The post will support the service, which provides a comprehensive elective and emergency service to residents of Tower Hamlets and East London. This post will support the Upper Tract Benign Robotic Urology service (SCRUBS), while providing the post-holder with an opportunity to have supervised clinical sub-speciality training and perform research related to the service.
The postholder will be closely co-operating with the Upper Tract Laparoscopy and Robotics Consultants, Stone Consultants, the Specialist Registrars, and the junior doctors of the team.
The Urology department at the Royal London Hospital (part of Barts Health NHS Trust) has six Consultants, four Specialist Registrars, 5 Clinical Fellows (SHO level) and 2 Senior Fellows.
Main duties of the job
The post is tenable for an initial period of 12 months extendable to 24 months.
The department requires a Senior Urology Fellow who has an interest in all aspects of minimally invasive therapies, laparoscopy, robotic surgery and Endourology. The post will support the service, which provides a comprehensive elective and emergency service to residents of Tower Hamlets and East London. This post will support the Upper Tract Benign Robotic Urology service (SCRUBS), while providing the post-holder with an opportunity to have supervised clinical sub-speciality training and perform research related to the service. The postholder will be closely co-operating with the Upper Tract Laparoscopy and Robotics Consultants, Stone Consultants, the Specialist Registrars, and the junior doctors of the team.
The Urology department at the Royal London Hospital (part of Barts Health NHS Trust) has six Consultants, four Specialist Registrars, 5 Clinical Fellows (SHO level) and 2 Senior Fellows.
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The duties of this post include:
Working with the Upper Tract Laparoscopy, Robotics and Stone Consultants, the Specialist Registrar and the SHO's as part of a team to deliver the service on a shift rota, including out-of- hours work (up to 20 hours per week).
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MRCS
- Full registration with GMC Licence to practice
Desirable
- FRCS Urol or equivalent recognised urological qualification
- MD, MSc, PhD
Experience
Essential
- Sound basic theoretical medical/ surgical knowledge
- Clinical experience in management of critical surgical patients
- Exposure to laparoscopy and robotics, previous urology experience
- Proficiency in endourology
- Fully competent in general urology
- Evidence of team leadership
Desirable
- Evidence of managing theatre lists and referral pathways
- Evidence of good medical practice
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Laparoscopy and robotic courses
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to learn from cross site training opportunities
- Good communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to deliver comprehensive patient care
- Able to supervise junior doctors
- Good working knowledge of the English language
- Skilled in using EPR
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to receive and give feedback in line with organisations values
Desirable
- Understanding of Cancer and elective care pathways
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MRCS
- Full registration with GMC Licence to practice
Desirable
- FRCS Urol or equivalent recognised urological qualification
- MD, MSc, PhD
Experience
Essential
- Sound basic theoretical medical/ surgical knowledge
- Clinical experience in management of critical surgical patients
- Exposure to laparoscopy and robotics, previous urology experience
- Proficiency in endourology
- Fully competent in general urology
- Evidence of team leadership
Desirable
- Evidence of managing theatre lists and referral pathways
- Evidence of good medical practice
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Laparoscopy and robotic courses
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to learn from cross site training opportunities
- Good communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to deliver comprehensive patient care
- Able to supervise junior doctors
- Good working knowledge of the English language
- Skilled in using EPR
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to receive and give feedback in line with organisations values
Desirable
- Understanding of Cancer and elective care pathways
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).
