Job summary
The job is a full-time post with an on-call commitment. The job plan will include theatre, outpatient and cystoscopy sessions and participation in MDTs. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in clinical research and in the surgical educational activities at the Christie.
We are looking for a candidate with good general surgical experience with core skills in Urology, along with 4 years of full-time post-graduate training, at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme. The candidate should be someone who has evidence of teaching activity over the last 12 months and a desire to be involved in teaching.
This post is for 10 programmed activities per week assisting in delivery of a high-quality tertiary referral urological cancer service including:
- Prostate cancer diagnostics and surgical management (robotic)
- Testis cancer (retroperitoneal surgery)
- Soft tissue sarcoma (robotic/open surgery)
- Penile cancer and andrology (penile prosthesis)
- Renal cancer (robotic/open surgery)
- "Late Effects" service- surgical management of the complications of cancer, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, including Genito-Urinary reconstructive surgery
- Core urology
- Research
Main duties of the job
This post will provide an excellent opportunity for senior trainees and clinicians to gain experience in a large comprehensive cancer centre. The duties will revolve around support for the North-West penile cancer, testicular cancer and complex pelvic cancer team. In addition the post holder will assist our tertiary referral service for prostate diagnostics which encompasses template/mapping biopsies. The post holder will support the Consultant Urological Surgeons, work alongside other junior doctors and liaise closely with senior medical colleagues. The remainder of the appointee's professional time will be deployed flexibly on other clinical duties, administration, teaching, research, clinical audit etc.
The role will be responsible for:
- Rotating to Diagnostics Clinics
- Be a part of the Team for level II/III Urological Cancer Surgery
- Must Participate in Research
- On call service commitments
- Pre-operative preparation and post-operative care for patients
- Active participation in regular audit, SMDT and Research meetings
About us
Applications are invited for this post in the department of Uro-Oncological Surgery at the largest single site cancer hospital in Europe. We are looking to recruit a dedicated Uro-Oncology Clinical Fellow Doctor with a view to potential long term commitment. The successful candidate will join a team of Uro-Oncological surgeons and work in the largest cancer hospital in the UK.
The department consists of two inpatient wards (38 beds), an Oncology Critical Care Unit, 5 operating theatres, and the Integrated Procedures Unit.
The Urology Team consists of;
Prof N W Clarke (Pelvic/Retroperitoneal/Sarcoma surgery)
Mr V A C Ramani (Robotics/Pelvic/Retroperitoneal surgery)
Mr M W Lau (Robotics/Pelvic/Penile surgery)
Prof V K Sangar (Pelvis/Penile surgery/Sarcoma surgery/Andrology)
Mr. A Parnham (Penile surgery /Andrology)
Mr. J Oates (Pelvic/Robotics/ Retro-peritoneal/Sarcoma surgery)
Mr Aziz Gulamhusein (Robotics/Retroperitoneal/Sarcoma surgery)
3 Specialty Doctors (including this post)
2 Deanery approved training posts (shared with Salford Royal Hospital and Manchester Foundation Trust)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Christie Urology team work closely with other surgical specialties at The Christie as part of a teriary referral Pelvic Surgery Team. This team comprises 9 colorectal, 4 gynaecological and 4 oncoplastic surgeons specialising solely in complex abdomino-pelvic malignancy. They undertake ultra-high volume complex pelvic and exenterative surgery for a population of >5 million people. The urology team also works in an integral multi-disciplinary manner with 9 clinical oncologists and 4 medical oncologists with 8 specialist uro-oncology nurses. It is one of the largest uro-oncology teams in the UK. The urology team are active in all aspects of research, being one of the UKs highest recruiters to UK clinical trials and coordinating joint oncology research clinics in urological cancer. The team are an integral part of one of 2 national centres of excellence in the UK for prostate cancer research (The FASTMAN team). (outpatients only).
The applicant is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose, and the appointee will be entitled to apply for a contribution to funding of this activity. Mandatory Training is essential during this post.
Teaching and Training
Provide supervision of FY2/Surgical Nurse Practitioners.
IELTS may be a requirement for some candidates. CCrISP training will be provided to successful candidates.
Wednesday AM Research Meeting. There is a monthly research meeting on Wednesdays at 8.00am.
Clinical Governance The Trust has a monthly day session dedicated to Clinical Governance.
Education weekly grand round teaching. In addition every opportunity for on job training is taken. Staff are encouraged to maintain learning logs.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Christie Urology team work closely with other surgical specialties at The Christie as part of a teriary referral Pelvic Surgery Team. This team comprises 9 colorectal, 4 gynaecological and 4 oncoplastic surgeons specialising solely in complex abdomino-pelvic malignancy. They undertake ultra-high volume complex pelvic and exenterative surgery for a population of >5 million people. The urology team also works in an integral multi-disciplinary manner with 9 clinical oncologists and 4 medical oncologists with 8 specialist uro-oncology nurses. It is one of the largest uro-oncology teams in the UK. The urology team are active in all aspects of research, being one of the UKs highest recruiters to UK clinical trials and coordinating joint oncology research clinics in urological cancer. The team are an integral part of one of 2 national centres of excellence in the UK for prostate cancer research (The FASTMAN team). (outpatients only).
The applicant is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose, and the appointee will be entitled to apply for a contribution to funding of this activity. Mandatory Training is essential during this post.
Teaching and Training
Provide supervision of FY2/Surgical Nurse Practitioners.
IELTS may be a requirement for some candidates. CCrISP training will be provided to successful candidates.
Wednesday AM Research Meeting. There is a monthly research meeting on Wednesdays at 8.00am.
Clinical Governance The Trust has a monthly day session dedicated to Clinical Governance.
Education weekly grand round teaching. In addition every opportunity for on job training is taken. Staff are encouraged to maintain learning logs.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCS (or equivalent)
- GMC registration
- Evidence of clinical research / audit
- Core skills in Urology
Desirable
- Desire to participate in research
Experience
Essential
- General Surgical experience with good practical skills
- Experience in Urology
- Career evidence of a commitment to the specialty
- On call experience in Surgical Oncology
Desirable
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCS (or equivalent)
- GMC registration
- Evidence of clinical research / audit
- Core skills in Urology
Desirable
- Desire to participate in research
Experience
Essential
- General Surgical experience with good practical skills
- Experience in Urology
- Career evidence of a commitment to the specialty
- On call experience in Surgical Oncology
Desirable
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
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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).
