Job summary
The Department of Urology at University College Hospital at The Westmoreland Street is looking to recruit a highly motivated and dedicated Clinical Fellow for a fixed term of 12 months. The successful candidate will be joining the largest and most prestigious Urological Department in the UK. We are a highly specialist department seeing referrals from across the UK and abroad as well as being a centre for excellence and research.
o The Senior Clinical Fellow will assist focal therapy list (focal HIFU, cryotherapy, nanoknife) and will get trainings opportunity with the objective of delivering the treatments on a weekly basis (3 focal therapy lists per week)
Main duties of the job
o The Fellow will have to lead theatre lists independently, especially for transperineal prostate biopsy after appropriate trainings.
o There are regular clinics at which the Fellow will have the opportunity to see new patients as well as patients under follow up, under supervision of a Consultant.
o The Fellow will have joint responsibility in organizing, presenting and implementing outcomes from the focal prostate team multi-disciplinary meeting in association with uro-radiology and histopathology.
o Order drugs and investigations for patients.
o Very occasionally, the Fellow will be expected to visit each of their firm's patients on a daily basis, on the rare occasion that there are inpatients, with the support of junior staff and liaising with the responsible Consultant on the patient's progress.
o The Fellow will write in the admission notes, continuation notes, discharge summaries and other associated letters,
o The Fellow will also be expected to take part in and present audit and research projects. A dedicated research project will be allocated at the start of the position with completion expected within the timeframe of the post.
o The Fellow will also be expected to take part in teaching other staff, and undergraduate and postgraduate students.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. In July 2004, we were one of the first NHS trusts to achieve Foundation Trust status.We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Eastman Dental Hospitalo Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospitalo UCH at Westmoreland Street o Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical DiseasesThe clinical fellow job will mainly involve working across the Westmoreland street and Macmillan Cancer centre sites.We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, cardiac, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work in the Focal Prostate team within the Uro-Oncology department. They have the opportunity to gain experience in providing pioneering diagnosis, new treatments and play a key role in ensuring excellent care for patients under the care of the department.
The Focal Prostate team are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of prostate cancer. UCLH one of the biggest centres in Europe to provide treatment of prostate cancer using focal methods including high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), cryotherapy, and photodynamic therapy. As a fellow on the team there is plenty of flexibility and opportunity to be involved with these treatments and to work with world leaders in focal therapy.
As a clinical fellow on the team you will be trained in interpretation of multiparametric MRI of the prostate as well as conducting independent targeted transperineal biopsy of the prostate. Clinics are weekly and you will have the opportunity to see patients throughout their journey with prostate cancer and be involved in diagnosis, active surveillance and offering treatment for prostate cancer. There are learning opportunities in a multi-disciplinary setting as we work closely with the radiology and histopathology departments in decision making. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your own interests as there are no on call or weekend commitments. Most of the cases conducted are day cases and only on rare occasions are there inpatients under our care.
Also, clinical fellows will gain experience in management of patients enrolled in different clinical trials and translational research. They are strongly encouraged to undertake research activities and lead to high quality publications in the field of prostate cancer. Those activities will be supported by three senior clinical academics consultant within the team.
The department offers comprehensive care for the whole spectrum of Urology services and is split into 5 sub-groups, the teams work together closely along with other services such as the Assisted Conception Unit and Uro-radiology.
The subspecialty teams within the Urology Department are:
- Reconstructive Urology
- Functional, Restorative and Adolescent Urology (FRA)
- Stones and Endo-Urology (including Lithotripsy)
- Andrology
- Uro-oncology
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work in the Focal Prostate team within the Uro-Oncology department. They have the opportunity to gain experience in providing pioneering diagnosis, new treatments and play a key role in ensuring excellent care for patients under the care of the department.
The Focal Prostate team are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of prostate cancer. UCLH one of the biggest centres in Europe to provide treatment of prostate cancer using focal methods including high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), cryotherapy, and photodynamic therapy. As a fellow on the team there is plenty of flexibility and opportunity to be involved with these treatments and to work with world leaders in focal therapy.
As a clinical fellow on the team you will be trained in interpretation of multiparametric MRI of the prostate as well as conducting independent targeted transperineal biopsy of the prostate. Clinics are weekly and you will have the opportunity to see patients throughout their journey with prostate cancer and be involved in diagnosis, active surveillance and offering treatment for prostate cancer. There are learning opportunities in a multi-disciplinary setting as we work closely with the radiology and histopathology departments in decision making. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your own interests as there are no on call or weekend commitments. Most of the cases conducted are day cases and only on rare occasions are there inpatients under our care.
Also, clinical fellows will gain experience in management of patients enrolled in different clinical trials and translational research. They are strongly encouraged to undertake research activities and lead to high quality publications in the field of prostate cancer. Those activities will be supported by three senior clinical academics consultant within the team.
The department offers comprehensive care for the whole spectrum of Urology services and is split into 5 sub-groups, the teams work together closely along with other services such as the Assisted Conception Unit and Uro-radiology.
The subspecialty teams within the Urology Department are:
- Reconstructive Urology
- Functional, Restorative and Adolescent Urology (FRA)
- Stones and Endo-Urology (including Lithotripsy)
- Andrology
- Uro-oncology
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Completion of core surgical training
- Substantive experience as a Specialist Registrar in Urology.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Management of urological emergencies.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Participates in teaching and instruction to Junior staff
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Completion of core surgical training
- Substantive experience as a Specialist Registrar in Urology.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Management of urological emergencies.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Participates in teaching and instruction to Junior 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
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).
