Trust Fellow in Paediatric Urology

Job summary

TRUST FELLOW IN PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY (Equivalent ST 7+)

1 post on a Fixed-Term Contract from 13th July 2022 to 4th April 2023

1 post on a Fixed-Term Contract from 5th October 2022 to 4th April 2023

2 Fellowships on a 6 Months Fixed-Term Contract, extendable to 36 months, dependent on satisfactory progress - Great Ormond Street Hospital/University College Hospital) to commence 5th October 2022 (1 post) and 4th October 2023 (1 post).

Applications are invited for the Paediatric Urology Fellowships in Paediatric Urology based at Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London Hospitals for 6 to up to 36 months, dependant on satisfactory progress.

The Departments of Paediatric Urology at Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London Hospitals function as a virtual single unit across the two sites and this post offers an opportunity to experience the full breadth of Paediatric Urology. There is an active academic programme.

The post is at middle grade level and training will be offered alongside two London Deanery Trainees and six Paediatric Urology Fellows. The post holders are expected to contribute to the Paediatric Urology Specialist Trainee on call rota which operates across both sites.

The Fellowship post is most suitable for candidates who wish to build on previous experience in paediatric urology or adult urology by spending this time in a busy clinical and academic department certified by the JCPU towards a FEAPU.

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities

The post provides wide experience in the management of children, including neonates, who need specialist paediatric urological treatment.

This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.

Weekly Timetable

The Specialist Registrar/Fellow is responsible for the management of Urological patients. The Specialist Registrar/Fellow is required to lead a ward round each morning and evening. The Specialist Registrar/Fellow will also be required to undertake a number of administrative duties such as preparing discharge letters and dealing with cancelled admissions and/or cancelled clinics.

There are 7 Consultant operating lists per week at Great Ormond Street. The operating list commences at 0830 and finishes at around 1730.

There are eight clinics a week: 8 GOSH Consultant outpatient clinics, 1 Posterior Urethral Valves clinic and 1 Urodynamics clinic with Mr Desai. Specialist clinics for Paediatric Urolithiasis, Neuropathic and Cloacal anomaly, genito-urinary rhabdomyosarcoma run on a monthly basis.

This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.