Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of Senior Clinical Fellow - Urology. It is tenable for 12 months in the first instance.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint three Senior Clinical Fellows in Urology to commence in August 2024, for 12 months. Further extension may be possible and is dependent on satisfactory progress and appraisal.
The post provides invaluable experience in general and specialist urological services in one of the largest urology departments in the UK. The successful candidate will be based at Manchester Royal Infirmary but may also have the opportunity of working at North Manchester General Hospital and Trafford General Hospital. The successful candidate will participate in the Urology middle grade on-call rota which is currently 1 in 10.
This post is best suited to candidates:
- wishing to further their training prior to applying to and joining the national specialist training programme (ST3 level)
- Senior (Post CCT) trainees wishing to sub-specialise in a particular area of urology such as stone disease, upper tract laparoscopy, pelvic oncology and andrology (high volume penile implant surgery and infertility). One of the posts would be suited to a post CCT fellowship in andrology.
- Wishing to work towards the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) (Article 14) prior to application for a substantive consultant urological surgeon post as a form of parallel training.
Main duties of the job
Allcandidates will be supported to engage in audit, clinical research, presentation and publication of their work on a local, national, and international level.
The post holder will be involved in the assessment, investigation and treatment of urological patients in the outpatient department and will also assist and operate on patients within theatres alongside the consultant as well as being involved in ward rounds, supervising Foundation Doctors, seeing patients in accident and emergency and the emergency care of urological patients.
Experience will be gained in a wide range of core urological procedures, including cystoscopy, transperineal prostate biopsy, as well as exposure to specialist urology interventions including urethral reconstructions, urodynamics and female urology, andrology, endourology including laparascopic and percutaneous surgery as well as urological oncology. The on-call commitment for this post is a 1:10 on-call (ST3+ level) with prospective cover.
This post does not carry Deanery educational and training approval; however the trust has recently developed an education and training contract, which outlines the trust's commitment to each junior doctor. There will be educational supervision, an agreed learning plan and appropriate support. There will be provision for successful candidates to attend appropriate urological training courses.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB.ChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Broad experience of elective and emergency urological surgery
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration) and Licensed to Practice
Desirable
- Member of BAUS or subspecialist section
Teaching and Audit
Desirable
- Teaching juniors and medical students
- Participation Audit
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB.ChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Broad experience of elective and emergency urological surgery
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration) and Licensed to Practice
Desirable
- Member of BAUS or subspecialist section
Teaching and Audit
Desirable
- Teaching juniors and medical students
- Participation Audit
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication skills
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).
