Job summary
The successful applicant will join a team of five dedicatedConsultant Urological Surgeons to provide a consultant-led comprehensive and modern urological service to the local population.
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow for Urology department. This is an opportunity to join a busy, dynamic multidisciplinary team to help us improve the Urology service that we provide to our population. This is initially a 1-year fixed term post.
This post offers excellent career development opportunities, particularly for senior urology registrars. We provide dedicated support for Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR) aspirants and those preparing for the FRCS exam, with consultant-led mentoring and peer support. Additionally, there is an established rotation between Luton and Milton Keynes hospitals to help candidates meet the three-unit experience requirement for the Portfolio Pathway.
Main duties of the job
The department of urology is a cohesive unit that provides a full range of core urology service, with each of the consultants having a sub-specialty interest in addition. All new referrals are seen in the efficiently run Urology clinic attended by all consultants.
The appointee will be based at Bedford Hospital. The emergency on-call commitment will be on a 5 day week (08:00-17:00) 1 in 6 Rota, with prospective cover for annual and study leave. Including one night per week (non-resident),1 in 6 weekend covering 48 hours.
The appointee should expect from time to time to fit in with alterations in circumstances, such as changes in staffing, introduction of new services, expansion or reduction of existing services and implementation and review of Annual Programmes. The successful candidate may be required to undertake duties at other hospitals and health premises within the area.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will:
Have regular access to theatre sessions for urological procedures
Have a continuing responsibility for the clinical care of patients in his/her charge and for the continued functioning of the department.
Deliver a high quality responsive urological service to the patients who use it.
Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of a clinical department
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current surgical practice
Maintain his/her professional development with all available training opportunities and ensure compliance with mandatory training
Participate in 2ww cancer clinics and other sub-specialty outpatient clinics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will:
Have regular access to theatre sessions for urological procedures
Have a continuing responsibility for the clinical care of patients in his/her charge and for the continued functioning of the department.
Deliver a high quality responsive urological service to the patients who use it.
Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of a clinical department
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current surgical practice
Maintain his/her professional development with all available training opportunities and ensure compliance with mandatory training
Participate in 2ww cancer clinics and other sub-specialty outpatient clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMRCS or equivalent qualification
- oFull Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application
- oThe applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2014)
- oIf the Primary Medical Qualification including clinical contact was not carried out using English, applicants must either: o Have an academic IELTS score of at least 7.5 in each domain and overall, or demonstrate equivalence by providing evidence of English language skills or o Complete the Occupational English Test (OET) and achieve grade B in each of the four domains tested in the OET to meet the GMC's requirement
Desirable
- oFRCS (Urol/FEBU) or equivalent
- oHigher degree
Experience
Essential
- oCompletion of Foundation Competencies
- oCompletion of a Core Surgical Training Programme or equivalent
- oAble to deal with general emergency admissions
- oLogbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
Desirable
- oExperience of running a urological team on behalf of a Consultant at ST level
- o12 Months experience working in the NHS
- oCompleted a minimum of 2 years or equivalent training as clinical fellow in urology or equivalent.
Knowledge
Essential
- oBasic surgical skills and patient care
- oCompetence in pre-operative and postoperative management of general surgical patients
- oGood organisation
- oAbility to organise own learning and time
Desirable
- oBasic computer skills including Microsoft word and Outlook
Personal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oAbility to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care
- oAbility to understand and communicate with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- oAbility to undertake research projects and audit Show interest in investigative, audit and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMRCS or equivalent qualification
- oFull Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application
- oThe applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2014)
- oIf the Primary Medical Qualification including clinical contact was not carried out using English, applicants must either: o Have an academic IELTS score of at least 7.5 in each domain and overall, or demonstrate equivalence by providing evidence of English language skills or o Complete the Occupational English Test (OET) and achieve grade B in each of the four domains tested in the OET to meet the GMC's requirement
Desirable
- oFRCS (Urol/FEBU) or equivalent
- oHigher degree
Experience
Essential
- oCompletion of Foundation Competencies
- oCompletion of a Core Surgical Training Programme or equivalent
- oAble to deal with general emergency admissions
- oLogbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
Desirable
- oExperience of running a urological team on behalf of a Consultant at ST level
- o12 Months experience working in the NHS
- oCompleted a minimum of 2 years or equivalent training as clinical fellow in urology or equivalent.
Knowledge
Essential
- oBasic surgical skills and patient care
- oCompetence in pre-operative and postoperative management of general surgical patients
- oGood organisation
- oAbility to organise own learning and time
Desirable
- oBasic computer skills including Microsoft word and Outlook
Personal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oAbility to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care
- oAbility to understand and communicate with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- oAbility to undertake research projects and audit Show interest in investigative, audit and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility
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).
