Job summary
THE
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
SENIOR
CLINICAL FELLOW
We
are inviting applications to fill our Senior Clinical Fellow vacancy at The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Urology which is full-time
fixed-term for 12 months.
This
post will commence October 2025.
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and must hold MRCS at
the time of application. Candidates should preferably hold the FRCS(Urol) or
equivalent. The successful candidate will be able pursue sub-specialty post-CCT
level training in Andrological Urology.
For
any informal queries or more information please contact the following
Mr Patrick Gordon, Consultant Urologist:
patrick.gordon3@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
DUTIES OF THE POST
To perform clinic duties appropriate to the post. These include attendance at outpatient clinics, attendance at day-case and inpatient theatre lists, attendance at clinical meetings including MDTs and maintenance of appropriate records of treatments, including the dictation of clinical notes and letters.
To contribute to the teaching of nursing, undergraduate and junior medical staff.
To contribute to Post-graduate teaching.
The appointee will also have to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation, when practicable, with both senior and junior colleagues. It has been agreed between the profession and the Department of Health that, while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional. In particular, juniors should not be required to undertake work of this nature for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
The specific job plan will be subject to regular review between the appointee and the consultant.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) was formed in April 1998, following the
merger of two smaller NHS trusts in the city and provides healthcare and
specialist services for people across the city of Leeds, the Yorkshire and
Humber region and further afield. The Trust has a budget of £1.4 billion and
employs more than 21,000 staff. Last year, we treated more than 1.7 million
patients. Our care and clinical expertise is delivered from seven hospitals on
five sites, and they are all joined by our vision to be the best for specialist
and integrated care. We play an important role in the training and education of
medical, nursing and dental students, and we are a centre for world-class
research, innovation and pioneering new treatments.
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
This role is for a 12 month fixed term contract.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The
main purpose for the post is to develop subspecialist skills in Female,
Reconstructive and Andrological Urology. The Functional Urology team work
within the Department of Urology and contribute to the elective and emergency
care of urological patients.
Candidates
Must hold FRCS (Urol) or
equivalent.
Be eligible for full registration
with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
Should have evidence of achievement
CCT in Urology or within 6 months of doing so.
Be eligible to work in the UK
Have previous experience at
registrar level in Urology
Demonstrate the ability to operate
effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly
emotive/pressurised situations
Be aware of their own limitations
& when to ask for help
Have the capacity to communicate
effectively & sensitively with others
Be able to discuss treatment
options with patients in a way they can understand
Have the capacity to bring a range
of approaches to problem solving
Demonstrate effective judgement and
decision-making skills
Have the capacity to work
effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team
Have the capacity to establish good
working relations with others
Have the capacity to manage time
and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow
instructions
Take responsibility for own actions
Demonstrates awareness of ethical
principles, safety, confidentiality & consent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is for a 12 month fixed term contract.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The
main purpose for the post is to develop subspecialist skills in Female,
Reconstructive and Andrological Urology. The Functional Urology team work
within the Department of Urology and contribute to the elective and emergency
care of urological patients.
Candidates
Must hold FRCS (Urol) or
equivalent.
Be eligible for full registration
with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
Should have evidence of achievement
CCT in Urology or within 6 months of doing so.
Be eligible to work in the UK
Have previous experience at
registrar level in Urology
Demonstrate the ability to operate
effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly
emotive/pressurised situations
Be aware of their own limitations
& when to ask for help
Have the capacity to communicate
effectively & sensitively with others
Be able to discuss treatment
options with patients in a way they can understand
Have the capacity to bring a range
of approaches to problem solving
Demonstrate effective judgement and
decision-making skills
Have the capacity to work
effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team
Have the capacity to establish good
working relations with others
Have the capacity to manage time
and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow
instructions
Take responsibility for own actions
Demonstrates awareness of ethical
principles, safety, confidentiality & consent.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- 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
- Communication Skills. Managing Others & Team Involvement
- Problem Solving & Decision Making. Organisation & Planning. Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty
- Empathy & Sensitivity
- NHS Values
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness
Desirable
- Successful completion of relevant skills course(s)
- Research & Audit Skills
- Teaching
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- 1 years experience in Urology after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice.
- 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
- Post CCT in Urology
- Evidence of previous Andrology experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
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.
- To have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- 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
- Communication Skills. Managing Others & Team Involvement
- Problem Solving & Decision Making. Organisation & Planning. Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty
- Empathy & Sensitivity
- NHS Values
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness
Desirable
- Successful completion of relevant skills course(s)
- Research & Audit Skills
- Teaching
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- 1 years experience in Urology after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice.
- 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
- Post CCT in Urology
- Evidence of previous Andrology experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
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.
- To have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients.
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).
