Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology
Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Full Time
Fixed term 12 month contract to start May 2024
We are inviting applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology. The post would be suitable for candidates with past experience in Urology, looking to build on training opportunities and would also be suitable for those requiring more generalised exposure in Urology prior to taking up a substantive consultant post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a team of seven middle grade doctors providing Urology services to the department and Trust. Duties will include outpatient at St Helier and Epsom Hospitals. Elective urology theatre work is undertaken at Epsom hospital (inpatient).
Emergency admissions are to St Helier hospital and the post holder will be part of the on call team (one week in seven).
Other duties will include flexible cystoscopy, lithotripsy (ESWL) and Transrectal ultrasound and biopsy (where appropriately trained).
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offers an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology to over 490,000 people in South West London and North East Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital.
St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).
The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people.
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting acutely to the specialty.
- Participation in the SPR on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues.
- Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant.
- Attending operating sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing operations as appropriate.
- Conducting daily ward rounds on inpatients under the consultants care, supervising the junior doctors in the care of them.
- Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting acutely to the specialty.
- Participation in the SPR on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues.
- Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant.
- Attending operating sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing operations as appropriate.
- Conducting daily ward rounds on inpatients under the consultants care, supervising the junior doctors in the care of them.
- Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with the GMC
- MRCS
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months experience in Urology at SHO (CT1-2) level or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in Urology at ST3+ level or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of Urology
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with the GMC
- MRCS
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months experience in Urology at SHO (CT1-2) level or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in Urology at ST3+ level or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of Urology
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites
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).
