Job summary
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST Clinical Fellow at CT3/ST3 level in Urology
Are you looking for a career in Urology & want to boost your application for specialty level posts commencing Wednesday 3rd August 2022 then this could be what you are looking for.....
Applications are invited for two Clinical Fellow positions in Urology based at Cheltenham General Hospital. This post commences 3rd August 2022 for a period of 12 months until Tuesday 1st August 2023. This post will involve predominately clinical activities including outpatient clinics and diagnostics, ward work and theatre sessions plus On-Calls at middle grade level. In addition, there are opportunities for involvement in clinical trials and quality improvement projects.
For further information contact Ms Kim Davenport Consultant Urologist/Lead for Research & Audit on 0300 422 3156 or Mr Jeremy Nettleton Consultant Urologist/Clinical Lead on 0300 422 6671,
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED.
Main duties of the job
The post covers ward duties in the form of a daily ward round in conjunction with registrar and CT colleagues, and supported by the on-call consultant. The post will have elective duties in outpatients and theatre consistent with the interests of the department providing a broad training in general and specialist urology. The appointees will also be involved in the recruitment and follow up all subjects for the departmental research trials.
Rota
The appointee will be expected to be resident on call in the hospital from 8am to 8pm and non-resident from 8pm to 8am on a 6-person middle grade on call rota covering Urology only. Prospective cover for colleagues is expected but all junior staff are specifically asked to not take leave which includes a weekend on call.
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staffs are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
*Figures based CCG data on the number of people registered at a GP surgery in Gloucestershire
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purpose
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements: -
- To ensure the provision
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in these specialties
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
- To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgical Division or the Trust
The post holder Both sites operate a ward-based structure, in which doctors rotate between elective and trauma wards. This ensures the workload is spread evenly and there are predictable times in which doctors can attend clinics and theatres for their educational needs.
- Undertaking ward rounds daily.
- Attending consultant ward rounds as required.
- Admitting trauma patients when on-call
- Attendance at outpatient clinics and theatre as required.
- Requesting investigations/treatment for patients as necessary.
- Providing cover for colleagues in emergency and unforeseen situations.
- Participation at teaching and regular clinical meetings held within the hospital
As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients.
Please see attached Job Description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purpose
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements: -
- To ensure the provision
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in these specialties
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
- To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgical Division or the Trust
The post holder Both sites operate a ward-based structure, in which doctors rotate between elective and trauma wards. This ensures the workload is spread evenly and there are predictable times in which doctors can attend clinics and theatres for their educational needs.
- Undertaking ward rounds daily.
- Attending consultant ward rounds as required.
- Admitting trauma patients when on-call
- Attendance at outpatient clinics and theatre as required.
- Requesting investigations/treatment for patients as necessary.
- Providing cover for colleagues in emergency and unforeseen situations.
- Participation at teaching and regular clinical meetings held within the hospital
As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients.
Please see attached Job Description for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment2 in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice including: o Make the care or your patient your first concern o Protect and promote the health of patients and of the public o Provide a good standard of practice and care o Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity o Work in partnership with patients o Be honest and open and act with integrity
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in surgery at time of application & CT/ST2 competences in surgery by time of appointment2, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multisource Feedback or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Not previously relinquished, released or removed from a training programme in this specialty except under exceptional circumstances4
Career Progression
Essential
- Ability to provide a complete employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- At least 24 months experience in surgery (not including Foundation modules), of which at least 6 months has been in urology by time of appointment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment2 in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice including: o Make the care or your patient your first concern o Protect and promote the health of patients and of the public o Provide a good standard of practice and care o Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity o Work in partnership with patients o Be honest and open and act with integrity
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in surgery at time of application & CT/ST2 competences in surgery by time of appointment2, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multisource Feedback or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Not previously relinquished, released or removed from a training programme in this specialty except under exceptional circumstances4
Career Progression
Essential
- Ability to provide a complete employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- At least 24 months experience in surgery (not including Foundation modules), of which at least 6 months has been in urology by time of appointment
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).
