Job summary
The Bristol Urological Institute wishes offer an exciting opportunity to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology to commence October 2024.
There is plenty opportunity to participate in the ongoing research in the department.
The successful candidates will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department.
It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.
Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Main duties of the job
The post is best suited for trainees at the end of their urological training or post-CCT and wish to pursue a sub-specialty career in Upper tract Oncology. There is also plenty opportunity to participate in the ongoing research in the department.
The post holder will participate in a 1:14 on call rota, and will be responsible for the day to day management of ward patients.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department.
Teaching
The Bristol Urological Institute has an active teaching programme and Fellows and Registrars are expected to actively participate in this activity.
The post holder will be available to undertake teaching sessions for medical students and junior doctors as required. In certain circumstances you may be required to cover a colleague's clinical duties in order that they may deliver teaching sessions.
Research
1/2 day dedicated research session is provided for all fellows/SpRs. There are several ongoing research projects and fellows are expected to participate in these projects as well as undertaking at least one audit project during their training.
Courses/Training/Journal/Clubs/Lunchtime meetings
Southmead:
- Weekly cancer multidisciplinary team meetings
- Grand Rounds - regular postgraduate lectures
- Weekly X-ray meeting
About us
The Bristol Urological Institute (BUI)is a long establishedresearch unit. It attracts major national and international grants, the BUI publishes extensively in all areas of urology and coordinates and participates in international clinical trials.
The Department is the centre for complex urological cancer care for the Avon, Somerset and Wiltshire Cancer Network and has a large urological cancer workload serving a population of over 2 million. On average the Department is seeing over 1000 new urological cancer cases per year. More than 700 complex cancer surgical cases are dealt with within the department covering all urological cancers. The BUI is also the regional centre for testicular and penile cancer services.
The BUI has 3 robotic surgical systems and is a centre of excellence recognised by both the European Association of Urology (EAU) and The Urology Foundation (TUF).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is best suited for trainees at the end of their urological training or post-CCT and wish to pursue a sub-specialty career in Upper tract oncology. There is also plenty opportunity to participate in the ongoing research in the department.
The post holder will participate in a 1:14 on call rota, and will be responsible for the day to day management of ward patients.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department.
Teaching
The Bristol Urological Institute has an active teaching programme and Fellows and Registrars are expected to actively participate in this activity.
The post holder will be available to undertake teaching sessions for medical students
and junior doctors as required. In certain circumstances you may be required to cover a colleagues clinical duties in order that they may deliver teaching sessions
Research
day dedicated research session is provided for all fellows/SpRs. There are several ongoing research projects and fellows are expected to participate in these projects as well as undertaking at least one audit project during their training.
Courses/Training/Journal/Clubs/Lunchtime meetings
Southmead:
- Weekly cancer multidisciplinary team meetings
- Grand Rounds Regular postgraduate lectures
- Weekly X-ray meeting
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is best suited for trainees at the end of their urological training or post-CCT and wish to pursue a sub-specialty career in Upper tract oncology. There is also plenty opportunity to participate in the ongoing research in the department.
The post holder will participate in a 1:14 on call rota, and will be responsible for the day to day management of ward patients.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department.
Teaching
The Bristol Urological Institute has an active teaching programme and Fellows and Registrars are expected to actively participate in this activity.
The post holder will be available to undertake teaching sessions for medical students
and junior doctors as required. In certain circumstances you may be required to cover a colleagues clinical duties in order that they may deliver teaching sessions
Research
day dedicated research session is provided for all fellows/SpRs. There are several ongoing research projects and fellows are expected to participate in these projects as well as undertaking at least one audit project during their training.
Courses/Training/Journal/Clubs/Lunchtime meetings
Southmead:
- Weekly cancer multidisciplinary team meetings
- Grand Rounds Regular postgraduate lectures
- Weekly X-ray meeting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Maintain appropriate registration with the GMC
Desirable
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 1 years postgraduate experience in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of emergency surgical conditions.
Desirable
Further training mgmt audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
Desirable
- Experience in audit project and written up
research teaching
Essential
Desirable
- Track record in teaching and/or research
Personal requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Maintain appropriate registration with the GMC
Desirable
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 1 years postgraduate experience in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of emergency surgical conditions.
Desirable
Further training mgmt audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
Desirable
- Experience in audit project and written up
research teaching
Essential
Desirable
- Track record in teaching and/or research
Personal requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
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).
