Senior Clinical Fellow ST3+ equivalent in Urology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

We are pleased to offer a 6 month fixed term contract post to join our Urology service in University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as a senior clinical fellow. This post is suited to candidates nearing or who have completed their Urology specialist training (or equivalent) and are looking to further their experience in complex Urology surgery.

The post holder will work predominantly at The Princess Royal Hospital but may be required to attend the Royal Sussex County Hospital to support the major trauma service as and when required.

Main duties of the job

Senior Fellows will have the opportunity to benefit from consultant-led training in theatres, access to robotic theatre, outpatient clinics and MDTs. Other opportunities within this post includes contribution to research, undergraduate education and management/leadership roles.

As well as contributing to the elective wards alongside the other registrars, you will participate in the 1:7 general on call rota which provides cover to the acute emergency Urology service at Princess Royal Hospital and the Royal Sussex County Hospital. This will provide experience to emergency care/theatres and multi-disciplinary working in a major Trauma Centre.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MWPRH-UROLST3-026

Job locations

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Clinical Duties:
  • Provide day-to-day care for urology inpatients, including conducting ward rounds and liaising with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Assess and manage patients in the emergency department and outpatient clinics under consultant supervision.
  • Participate in pre-operative and post-operative care, including ward-based procedures such as catheter changes and nephrostomy management.
  • Assist in the operating theatre, gaining exposure to a range of urological procedures.

On-Call Responsibilities:

  • Manage acute urology admissions and emergencies on a rotational basis.
  • Provide initial assessments and perform interventions as required, escalating complex cases to senior team members.

Communication and Coordination:

  • Act as a key point of contact between consultants, registrars, nursing staff, and other departments.
  • Ensure accurate and thorough documentation of patient records and care plans.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, including mortality and morbidity reviews.

Teaching and Development:

  • Provide teaching and supervision to medical students and junior colleagues.
  • Attend departmental teaching sessions and actively engage in clinical audits, research, and quality improvement projects.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Clinical Duties:
  • Provide day-to-day care for urology inpatients, including conducting ward rounds and liaising with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Assess and manage patients in the emergency department and outpatient clinics under consultant supervision.
  • Participate in pre-operative and post-operative care, including ward-based procedures such as catheter changes and nephrostomy management.
  • Assist in the operating theatre, gaining exposure to a range of urological procedures.

On-Call Responsibilities:

  • Manage acute urology admissions and emergencies on a rotational basis.
  • Provide initial assessments and perform interventions as required, escalating complex cases to senior team members.

Communication and Coordination:

  • Act as a key point of contact between consultants, registrars, nursing staff, and other departments.
  • Ensure accurate and thorough documentation of patient records and care plans.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, including mortality and morbidity reviews.

Teaching and Development:

  • Provide teaching and supervision to medical students and junior colleagues.
  • Attend departmental teaching sessions and actively engage in clinical audits, research, and quality improvement projects.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Medical Degree
  • MRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
  • Current ATLS provider registration

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Must have competencies or equivalent to minimum level 3 of ST3
  • Log book of surgical procedures

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours
Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Medical Degree
  • MRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
  • Current ATLS provider registration

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Must have competencies or equivalent to minimum level 3 of ST3
  • Log book of surgical procedures

Organisation and Planning

Essential

  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Urology

Mr. Paimaun Zakikhani

paimaun.zakikhani@nhs.net

01273696955

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MWPRH-UROLST3-026

Job locations

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX


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