Job summary
The
Department of Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery at Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is offering an exciting opportunity to appoint a Senior Clinical
Fellow in Renal Transplant and General Surgery.
The
Renal Transplant unit in Leeds is one of the busiest in the UK, performing
around 200 transplants annually. It has thriving live donor and paediatric
renal transplant programmes.
This
post will provide training in renal transplant and elective general surgery.
There will also be exposure to laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, en-bloc and dual
renal transplantation, live donor implantation, and paediatric renal
transplantation. There is also the opportunity for training in abdominal
sarcoma surgery and multi-organ retrieval.
The
training can be tailored to individual needs and, given the variety of
opportunities, the post would be particularly suitable for those looking to
consolidate their experience prior to entering higher surgical training or
prior to applying for Consultant posts.
The
successful candidate will be part of the out of hours middle grade rota for
Renal Transplant and may also cover organ retrieval alongside a lead retrieval
surgeon. The candidate will also be expected to cover elective and emergency
in-patient and day case surgery, general/Transplant specialist out-patient
clinics and ward work.
The Senior Fellow post is offered on a 12 months fixed
term contract.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES
OF THE POST
Duties
will include:
Pre-admissions
clinics
Operating
theatre and outpatients
Post-operative
intensive care
Discharge
letters
Discussions
with relatives
Initiation/change
of treatment
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
successful candidate will be part of the out of hours middle grade rota for
Renal Transplantation (1:6 non-resident) and may also be expected to cover
Organ Retrieval alongside a lead retrieval surgeon. The candidate will also be
expected to cover elective and emergency in-patient and day case surgery,
general, Transplant, out-patient clinics and regular ward work.
There is also the opportunity to attend the weekly
renal transplant MDT, monthly paediatric renal transplant MDT, recent
transplant follow-up clinic and annual renal transplant consent clinic.
About us
The
Department of Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery at Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is offering an exciting opportunity to appoint a Senior Clinical
fellow in Renal Transplantation and General Surgery.
This
post will provide training in renal transplant and elective general surgery.
There will also be exposure to laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, en-bloc and dual
renal transplantation, live donor implantation, and paediatric renal
transplantation. There is also the opportunity for training in abdominal
sarcoma surgery and multi-organ retrieval.
The
training can be tailored to individual needs and, given the variety of
opportunities, the post would be particularly suitable for those looking to
consolidate their experience prior to entering higher surgical training or
prior to applying for Consultant posts.
The
Renal Transplant unit in Leeds is one of the busiest in the UK, performing
around 200 transplants annually.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members
of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are
subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Candidates
should hold a primary medical qualification and MRCS (or equivalent).
Applicants
should have completed core surgical training (or equivalent).
Previous
experience in Renal Transplant is desirable and evidence of this should be
submitted in the application form.
DUTIES
OF THE POST
Duties
will include:
Pre-admissions
clinics
Operating
theatre and outpatients
Post-operative
intensive care
Discharge
letters
Discussions
with relatives
Initiation/change
of treatment
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
successful candidate will be part of the out of hours middle grade rota for
Renal Transplantation (1:6 non-resident) and may also be expected to cover
Organ Retrieval alongside a lead retrieval surgeon. The candidate will also be
expected to cover elective and emergency in-patient and day case surgery,
general, Transplant, out-patient clinics and regular ward work.
There
is also the opportunity to attend the weekly renal transplant MDT, monthly
paediatric renal transplant MDT, recent transplant follow-up clinic and annual
renal transplant consent clinic.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The
post offers an excellent opportunity in higher surgical training in Renal
Transplantation, General Surgery and
Organ Retrieval.
All
trainees have an assigned supervisor and undergo regular appraisal.
The
department has a mandatory audit programme and regular governance meetings.
The renal transplant unit has a number of local and
national research trials on-going.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Candidates
should hold a primary medical qualification and MRCS (or equivalent).
Applicants
should have completed core surgical training (or equivalent).
Previous
experience in Renal Transplant is desirable and evidence of this should be
submitted in the application form.
DUTIES
OF THE POST
Duties
will include:
Pre-admissions
clinics
Operating
theatre and outpatients
Post-operative
intensive care
Discharge
letters
Discussions
with relatives
Initiation/change
of treatment
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
successful candidate will be part of the out of hours middle grade rota for
Renal Transplantation (1:6 non-resident) and may also be expected to cover
Organ Retrieval alongside a lead retrieval surgeon. The candidate will also be
expected to cover elective and emergency in-patient and day case surgery,
general, Transplant, out-patient clinics and regular ward work.
There
is also the opportunity to attend the weekly renal transplant MDT, monthly
paediatric renal transplant MDT, recent transplant follow-up clinic and annual
renal transplant consent clinic.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The
post offers an excellent opportunity in higher surgical training in Renal
Transplantation, General Surgery and
Organ Retrieval.
All
trainees have an assigned supervisor and undergo regular appraisal.
The
department has a mandatory audit programme and regular governance meetings.
The renal transplant unit has a number of local and
national research trials on-going.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCS Part A.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach. Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff. Capacity to work effectively with others
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty Commitment to personal and professional development
- Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s)
- Evidence of self-reflective practice
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
Desirable
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
- Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCS Part A.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach. Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff. Capacity to work effectively with others
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty Commitment to personal and professional development
- Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s)
- Evidence of self-reflective practice
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
Desirable
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
- Successful completion of relevant skills course(s),
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).
