Job summary
Applications are invited for two Junior Clinical Fellows to join our Urology Department, based at Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital. These are both full-time posts, initially for a 12-month period.
You will be expected to work at both sites (Chorley and Preston), although the majority of on call work will take place at Preston.
Although this post is not recognised for training purposes, considerable "hands on" training is given in line with skills and experience.
Clinical duties of the post will be to support the Consultant medical staff in the provision of urological services predominantly in Preston, but also at Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital. Applicants should hold a full driving licence as they will need to commute between sites.
Main duties of the job
Duties
- Daily ward round at Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital or Royal Preston Hospital
- Attendance at out-patient clinics at Preston and Chorley.
- Operating sessions will be determined by the individual's experience with both supervised in-patient and day case lists in Chorley allowing training in endoscopic, laparoscopic and open pelvic and renal surgery.
- This post will be part of the 1 in 16 on-call general surgery rota at FY2-CT1/JCF grade level covering Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
- Audit and research activities, participation in teaching and training activities for medical and clinical staff is expected.
- Assessment of ward referral at Royal Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
- Providing support to more junior staff eg FY1 and FY2/ Medical StudentWeekly programme will typically include 1 clinic, 1 inpatient operative list and 1 flexible cystoscopy/diagnostic list.
About us
Modern Education Centres are based at both Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital sites and offer excellent library and study facilities, including PC/Internet support for staff and students.
As a teaching hospital, we encourage all our staff to participate in teaching and training at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
We are committed to developing our teaching and academic activities and can facilitate meeting any training needs for these roles. You will be expected to take on the role of educational supervisor for doctors in training attached to the department.
We support the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal Colleges and are committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
You will receive the full support of the Trust and the Directorate to develop specialist areas of interest in line with Directorate business plans and the development of services generally within the Trust.
The majority of our junior clinical fellows go on to be successful in national selection for Urology training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team
Person Specification
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- ALS
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- A minimum of 6 months experience in Urology
- Understanding of research methodology and ethics
- Completion of Basic/Core surgical training rotation
- Literacy and letter writing skills/ Computer skills
Desirable
- UK experience in General Surgery / Urology
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications
- Laparoscopic training course
- Management course/certification
- Evidence of commitment to audit
Research
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications - some on Urology topics.
Personal
Essential
- Example(s) of effective communication skills and the ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and staff.
- Example(s) of good organisation skills.
- Example(s) of working well within a multidisciplinary environment
- Team working
- Positive and enthusiastic approach to care of patients
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in educational skills training
- Evidence of participation in an appraisal course
- Evidence of communication skills course
Person Specification
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- ALS
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- A minimum of 6 months experience in Urology
- Understanding of research methodology and ethics
- Completion of Basic/Core surgical training rotation
- Literacy and letter writing skills/ Computer skills
Desirable
- UK experience in General Surgery / Urology
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications
- Laparoscopic training course
- Management course/certification
- Evidence of commitment to audit
Research
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications - some on Urology topics.
Personal
Essential
- Example(s) of effective communication skills and the ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and staff.
- Example(s) of good organisation skills.
- Example(s) of working well within a multidisciplinary environment
- Team working
- Positive and enthusiastic approach to care of patients
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in educational skills training
- Evidence of participation in an appraisal course
- Evidence of communication skills course
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).
