Job summary
The post is based in the Imperial College Urology Department at the Charing Cross Hospital, one of the largest renal cancer units in the UK. The Fellowship will involve exposure to all elements of renal cancer management including clinic, MDT and substantial operative experience. We undertake close to 250 upper tract procedures per year ranging from robotic partial nephrectomy to open caval thrombectomy on cardiopulmonary bypass.
For further details please contact:
Simi Thankaraj (Deputy General Manager) s.thankaraj@nhs.net
For clinical information on the role please contact Mr Archie Hughes-Hallett (Renal cancer lead for the trust), ahughes-hallett@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will form an integral part of the urology team focused on the management of renal cancer. Surgical experience will include exposure to robotic partial and radical nephrectomy, in addition to complex open upper tract surgery including level IV caval thrombectomy. There will also be exposure to benign upper tract robotic surgery, including robotic pyeloplasty. In addition, they will have exposure to a dedicated renal cancer surgical clinic and MDT. During their time in the urology department, the post holder can expect to improve their clinical and surgical skills in renal cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The post holder will attend the specialist MDT for renal cancer and will be part of the post-MDT outpatient clinics.
The post holder will be expected to take an active role in managing patient pathways, this will include undertaking regular clinics.
The post holder will have the opportunity to complete at least one research project and write a minimum of one peer reviewed publication.
The post holder will help to train junior specialist trainees and to actively contribute to fortnightly departmental education meetings.
During a twelve-month period the appointee will also have exposure to the urological oncall rota where they can expect to see all common urological oncology problems and pathologies, and in addition will see a variety of more unusual and general urology conditions.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide high quality care to patients in urology.
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration.
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
To take an active role in managing patient pathways in their respective area.
To undertake administrative duties associated with their patients in line with departmental guidelines.
To support with the training of junior specialist trainees and other junior doctors in the Urology department.
To oversee the appropriate booking of renal cancer theatre lists.
To demonstrate excellent leadership skills within the wider urology team.
To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.
Adhere to Trust / departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide high quality care to patients in urology.
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration.
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
To take an active role in managing patient pathways in their respective area.
To undertake administrative duties associated with their patients in line with departmental guidelines.
To support with the training of junior specialist trainees and other junior doctors in the Urology department.
To oversee the appropriate booking of renal cancer theatre lists.
To demonstrate excellent leadership skills within the wider urology team.
To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.
Adhere to Trust / departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- oOn GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- oMRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- oFRCS in Urology (or equivalent)
- oHigher degree relevant to Urology
Language
Essential
- oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Audit
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- oRegular audit presentations
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oClinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- oKnowing when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- oPractical skills: shows excellent aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
- oProven ability to work effectively in the various different clinical settings required in the job.
- oEvidence of accuracy, care and timely recording of all necessary clinical data, both written and electronic.
Relevant experience in specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- oExperience in Urology and sub-speciality experience in urological cancer.
- oEvidence of competence and experience of appropriate independent decision-making out-of-hours (when not directly supervised).
Communication skills
Essential
- oGood communication skills with patients and staff.
Patient cocused skills
Essential
- oEmpathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client.
Reliabilty
Essential
- oPunctuality, attendance, sense of responsibility.
Flexibilty
Essential
- oAbility to adapt to changing circumstances and willingness to support team when required.
Resilience
Essential
- oAbility to cope with setbacks and pressure.
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- oDemonstrates understanding of the principles of research.
- oEvidence of previous presentations and publications
- oExperience of teaching and training undergraduates/post graduates and junior medical staff
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- oOn GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- oMRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- oFRCS in Urology (or equivalent)
- oHigher degree relevant to Urology
Language
Essential
- oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Audit
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- oRegular audit presentations
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oClinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- oKnowing when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- oPractical skills: shows excellent aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
- oProven ability to work effectively in the various different clinical settings required in the job.
- oEvidence of accuracy, care and timely recording of all necessary clinical data, both written and electronic.
Relevant experience in specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- oExperience in Urology and sub-speciality experience in urological cancer.
- oEvidence of competence and experience of appropriate independent decision-making out-of-hours (when not directly supervised).
Communication skills
Essential
- oGood communication skills with patients and staff.
Patient cocused skills
Essential
- oEmpathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client.
Reliabilty
Essential
- oPunctuality, attendance, sense of responsibility.
Flexibilty
Essential
- oAbility to adapt to changing circumstances and willingness to support team when required.
Resilience
Essential
- oAbility to cope with setbacks and pressure.
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- oDemonstrates understanding of the principles of research.
- oEvidence of previous presentations and publications
- oExperience of teaching and training undergraduates/post graduates and junior medical staff
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
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).
