Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow - Urology

The closing date is 25 May 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for the above full-time post to join a dynamic Urology team based at Stepping Hill Hospital, who provide services across a managed clinical network covering Stockport, Tameside, Macclesfield, Leighton and High Peak.

The post is aimed at those with previous experience of working in Urology at a senior trainee level.

The successful candidate must have full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and possess MRCS or equivalent.

This post could be used as a robotic fellowship but also, depending on the training needs of the individual, as a fellowship in stone surgery or reconstruction.

The rota includes a 1:7 on-call system which includes prospective cover for annual and study leave.

There is an active Postgraduate Centre with a comprehensive programme of clinical meetings, seminars and excellent library facilities.

Informal enquiries to Mr James Dyer, Clinical Director telephone 0161 419 5883 email; James.Dyer@stockport.nhs.uk or Fiona Humphreys , Directorate Manager 0161 419 4174, email; fiona.humphreys@stockport.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

The general urological duties include in-patient work at Stepping Hill and out-patient responsibilities between Stepping Hill, Tameside, Macclesfield, Leighton and satellite clinics.

In addition, the post-holder will be expected to uphold the standards required for urology cancer accreditation, the cancer standards including inter - Trust transfers and 18 week targets.

Additional duties will be directed at further developing the Specialist Stone Management service with both surgical and non-surgical management of urinary tract stones.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year per annum pro rata + on call supplement 1A 50%

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7151586

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in a 1 in 7 on-call rota.

The appointee should expect that sessions may be re-allocated from time to time to fit in with alterations in circumstances. This may include changes in staffing, introduction of new services, expansion or reduction of existing services and implementation and review of District Annual Programmes.

The appointee will be expected to work flexibly within the needs of the service.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in a 1 in 7 on-call rota.

The appointee should expect that sessions may be re-allocated from time to time to fit in with alterations in circumstances. This may include changes in staffing, introduction of new services, expansion or reduction of existing services and implementation and review of District Annual Programmes.

The appointee will be expected to work flexibly within the needs of the service.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCS or equivalent
  • MBBS or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • ST3+ level
  • wide experience in urology surgery
  • Ability to manage elective and emergency urology conditions
  • Comprehensive patient management
  • Ability to train supervise junior medical staff and medical students

Ability

Essential

  • Clinical skills commensurate with experience

Pesonailty

Essential

  • Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility

Desirable

  • Able to cope with stress
  • Has leadership qualities
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCS or equivalent
  • MBBS or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • ST3+ level
  • wide experience in urology surgery
  • Ability to manage elective and emergency urology conditions
  • Comprehensive patient management
  • Ability to train supervise junior medical staff and medical students

Ability

Essential

  • Clinical skills commensurate with experience

Pesonailty

Essential

  • Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility

Desirable

  • Able to cope with stress
  • Has leadership qualities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Urology Consultant

Mr James Dyer

James.Dyer@stockport.nhs.uk

01614194299

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year per annum pro rata + on call supplement 1A 50%

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7151586

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


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