Job summary
RCSEng Robotic Fellow (1st post) - Starting October 2023RCSEng Robotic Fellow (2nd post) - Starting March 2024Applications are invited for two Robotic RCSEng Fellowships in our Urology unit. Both posts are accredited RCSEng Fellowships and are full time fixed term appointments. The first post will commence in October 2023 and the second in March 2024, for a mandatory period of 12 months, and both are based at Lister Hospital in Stevenage.The RCSEng Robotic Fellowship allows a fantastic opportunity for senior registrars who wish to develop careers in Robotic Urology.https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/education-and-exams/accreditation/rcs-senior-clinical-fellowship-scheme/national-surgical-fellowship-scheme-register/urologyThe department includes four robotically trained Consultants (three of whom are national and international proctors in Robotic Urology). The Trust has a da Vinci Xi Dual Console robot, which has further enhanced training opportunities within the department. The department is recognised as a centre of excellence by The Vattikuti Foundation, one of only three centres in Europe. The trust also has a second Xi Dual Console system and a CMR Versius system.
Main duties of the job
During the two posts it is envisaged that the successful candidates will gain skills in a whole breadth of robotic procedures to including RALP, RALC, intracorporeal reconstruction, RAPN and Robotic Pyeloplasty. The posts are ideally suited to post-CCT (or equivalent) candidates who can focus on sub-speciality training in Robotics. Our previous Fellows have published and presented at national and international meetings.The Robotic Fellows will be expected to maintain the department's robotic database and contributes to national audits. Parallel research opportunities continue to exist with multiple national and international ongoing research projects.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
o The Lister Hospital, Stevenageo New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden Cityo Hertford County, Hertfordo Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Robotic Fellow maintains the departments robotic database and contributes to national audits. The post will be a balance of outpatient, day case and inpatient operating duties. To participate in the departments teaching, audit, and educational activities Daily ward rounds, inpatient and outpatient management of patients, operating lists and on call
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Robotic Fellow maintains the departments robotic database and contributes to national audits. The post will be a balance of outpatient, day case and inpatient operating duties. To participate in the departments teaching, audit, and educational activities Daily ward rounds, inpatient and outpatient management of patients, operating lists and on call
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Hold a current licence to practice from the General Medical Council
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent higher degree in Urology
- Advanced Life Support Certificate or equivalent
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Urology
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors
- Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision making
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in organising educational activities
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of basic principles and experience of audit.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our trust values every day
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Hold a current licence to practice from the General Medical Council
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent higher degree in Urology
- Advanced Life Support Certificate or equivalent
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Urology
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors
- Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision making
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in organising educational activities
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of basic principles and experience of audit.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our trust values every day
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).
