Job summary
We invite applications from highly motivated individuals with excellent communication skills to join our CESR Fellowship Program, designed for those aiming to achieve specialist registration through the CESR/portfolio pathway.
Fellowship Overview:
Duration: 3 yrsRotation: Across 3 leading NHS Trusts:Ashford and St Peter's NHS Foundation Trust (1 year)Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust (1 year)Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (1 year)
Fellowship Experience: During the fellowship, candidates will gain extensive exposure to various urology subspecialties, including:
General & Core UrologyEndourology & StonesFemale & Functional UrologyAndrologyUro-Onc
Support and Guidance: The fellowship is structured to provide comprehensive support for building a robust portfolio, aimed at submitting a successful CESR application by the end of the 3-year period. This aligns with the BAUS statement regarding CESR rotations within Integrated Care Systems.
Our clinical supervisors, who have personal experience with the CESR process, will offer valuable guidance and pertinent advice. Fellows will be encouraged and supported in their pursuit to take the FRCS (Urology) exit exam.
Application Process: If you are a motivated individual looking to advance your career in urology through the CESR pathway, we encourage you to apply. Join us and benefit from a structured, supportive environment designed to help you achieve specialist registration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Clinical - Duties are delegated by the Consultant surgeons.
- Research Opportunities - Projects are encouraged - Pathology department facilities available.
- Take part in Medical Audit.
- Provide supervision and teaching to junior doctors and multi-disciplinary team members in General Surgery
- The post holder will also be expected to participate in the Registrar (ST3+) on call Rota. (1 in 7 weekdays, 1 in 14 weekends on call with Royal Surrey County Hospital)
It is essential that the postholder is flexible as timetables may be subject to change as department and business needs dictate, any change would be by arrangement with the Head of Department.
Research and Audit
It is expected that the Specialty Doctor will become involved in any on going audit and research projects and will also be encouraged to embark on new projects with the advice and co-operation of the attending consultant. This Department also runs regular audit meetings involving the medical and nursing staff where appropriate and the Specialty Doctor is encouraged to participate in these.
Management and Administration
Experience in administrative management aspects of the Urology Department is very important for the development of the Specialty Doctor. It is expected that the postholder will be involved in some administration, including communication with General Practitioners as well as attending various committees.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will: be expected to participate in the middle grade on call rota. For Royal Surrey Hospital it will be 1:6 non-resident 24 hour on call at the Royal Surrey Hospital during weekdays and 1:14 non-resident 24 hour on call during weekends covering the Royal Surrey and Frimley Park Hospitals. For Frimley Park Hospital it will be 1:7 non-residential on call (17:00 08:00) during weekdays and 1:14 non-resident 24 hour on call during weekends covering the Royal Surrey and Frimley Park Hospitals. For Ashford and St Peters it will be 1:8 non-resident 24 hour on call during both weekdays and weekends covering Ashford and St Peters Hospital. be expected to work flexibly to support the service. This will include regular theatre sessions, diagnostics, clinics, supporting the junior team and managing inpatients. form part of the Uro-oncology MDT and will be expected to prepare and present cases at the weekly meeting which will be used as an educational and development opportunity. be expected to work with other speciality teams across to provide an efficient and effective service for inpatients, day-case and outpatients care. be expected to be up to date with the Trust mandatory training requirements undertaking yearly appraisal demonstrating professional activity in line with GMC revalidation recommendations. undertake clinical audit and quality improvement projects and ensure that agreed actions required as indicated are implemented. These projects will be presented at a local level and opportunity to present at national and international conferences will be encouraged. be involved in the teaching and training of junior members of staff For more information about the job description and main responsibilities please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will: be expected to participate in the middle grade on call rota. For Royal Surrey Hospital it will be 1:6 non-resident 24 hour on call at the Royal Surrey Hospital during weekdays and 1:14 non-resident 24 hour on call during weekends covering the Royal Surrey and Frimley Park Hospitals. For Frimley Park Hospital it will be 1:7 non-residential on call (17:00 08:00) during weekdays and 1:14 non-resident 24 hour on call during weekends covering the Royal Surrey and Frimley Park Hospitals. For Ashford and St Peters it will be 1:8 non-resident 24 hour on call during both weekdays and weekends covering Ashford and St Peters Hospital. be expected to work flexibly to support the service. This will include regular theatre sessions, diagnostics, clinics, supporting the junior team and managing inpatients. form part of the Uro-oncology MDT and will be expected to prepare and present cases at the weekly meeting which will be used as an educational and development opportunity. be expected to work with other speciality teams across to provide an efficient and effective service for inpatients, day-case and outpatients care. be expected to be up to date with the Trust mandatory training requirements undertaking yearly appraisal demonstrating professional activity in line with GMC revalidation recommendations. undertake clinical audit and quality improvement projects and ensure that agreed actions required as indicated are implemented. These projects will be presented at a local level and opportunity to present at national and international conferences will be encouraged. be involved in the teaching and training of junior members of staff For more information about the job description and main responsibilities please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Must hold full GMC registration
- Must have MRCS
- At least 4 years of post-graduate urology (equivalent to ST7) experience with high level of clinical competence in all aspects of the specialty.
- A track record showing a passion for excellence with eagerness to learn and develop new skills and services
- Sound knowledge of research methodology with participation in audits and quality improvement projects.
- Good communication skills with ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Ability to work as a team with organisation and prioritisation of workload requiring coordinating with other members of staff.
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver high level of integrated patient care.
- Sound knowledge of basic computing skills.
Desirable
- Research experience resulting in publications
- Experience in Clinical Education and Training
- Prior experience working in the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Must hold full GMC registration
- Must have MRCS
- At least 4 years of post-graduate urology (equivalent to ST7) experience with high level of clinical competence in all aspects of the specialty.
- A track record showing a passion for excellence with eagerness to learn and develop new skills and services
- Sound knowledge of research methodology with participation in audits and quality improvement projects.
- Good communication skills with ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Ability to work as a team with organisation and prioritisation of workload requiring coordinating with other members of staff.
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver high level of integrated patient care.
- Sound knowledge of basic computing skills.
Desirable
- Research experience resulting in publications
- Experience in Clinical Education and Training
- Prior experience working in the NHS
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).
