Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (ST1-2 level) in Urology with on-call cover. This post is for a period of 12 months in the first instance, with a view to extend and will commence ASAP. It is an ideal opportunity to expand on surgical experience in Urology and General Surgery, especially with the expansion of the Lewisham surgical Hub in 2023.
The successful post holder will have an opportunity to widen their clinical and surgical experience in core surgical disciplines and have access to our training resources, participate in out-of-hours rota and contribute to our attractive audit programme and have the opportunity to develop teaching and training for our King's College Medical Students.
The Urology post will support both the emergency and elective urology patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and University Lewisham Hospital respectively.
If you are interested in applying for this post please contact Mr Ramon Niekrash - Lead Consultant Urologist at Lewisham & Greenwich:ramon.niekrash@nhs.net(secretary Sophie Juby 0208 8836 5435) and Chelsey Hopkins, Associate Service Manager 07867 140228.
Main duties of the job
To fulfil duties of a Junior Clinical Fellow, He/she will be involved in 'on take' duties for the Directorate with a urology registrar on site and will participate with ongoing care of the consultant's inpatients.
The weekly timetable will include daily cover for urology emergency (and general surgery when on call), daily ward round, 2 theatre sessions (including day surgery) and 2 outpatients, flexible cystoscopy clinic and audit and research is encouraged.
This post has in the past helpful to candidates for ST3 posts to gain experience.
The current on call rota comprises normal working days of 08.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday and shifts of 08.00 to 21.00 (08.30 to 21.30 on Saturdays and Sundays - current compensatory rest guidance) and 21.00 to 08.00 to provide out of hours cover. The night shifts are arranged in a "week of nights" pattern. Out of hours on call is shared between General Surgery and Urology juniors.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Urology department at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic colleague who will support our very busy Urology department to cover urology work at Queen Elizabeth as well as cover general surgery on calls on the QEH site.
The post holder will be involved in on take duties for the department with a Urology Registrar on site and will participate with ongoing care of the consultants inpatients. The weekly timetable will include daily cover for urology emergency, daily ward round, 2 theatre sessions (including day surgery) and 2 outpatients, and flexible cystoscopy clinics. Audit and research is encouraged.
The Urology post will support both the emergency and elective urology patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and University Lewisham Hospital respectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Urology department at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic colleague who will support our very busy Urology department to cover urology work at Queen Elizabeth as well as cover general surgery on calls on the QEH site.
The post holder will be involved in on take duties for the department with a Urology Registrar on site and will participate with ongoing care of the consultants inpatients. The weekly timetable will include daily cover for urology emergency, daily ward round, 2 theatre sessions (including day surgery) and 2 outpatients, and flexible cystoscopy clinics. Audit and research is encouraged.
The Urology post will support both the emergency and elective urology patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and University Lewisham Hospital respectively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration and hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- BSc or other further post graduate qualification
- MRCS part 1&2
Training and experience
Essential
- Completed F1 pre-registration year
- At least 6 months previous substantive NHS service
- Evidence of participation in teaching and Audit
- Ability to use Library and databases
- Appropriate level of knowledge in Medicine
Desirable
- Completed one of the following courses: ALS, ATLA or APLS
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate, according to level of experience
- Sound note keeping skills
- Sound manual dexterity and competent in routine practical procedures as expected for experience
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Ability to organise oneself, to manage time and tasks and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience.
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Administration
Essential
- Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes.
Desirable
- Some understanding of clinical risk management
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Successful occupational health assessment
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit project
Personal skills
Essential
- Effective communicator; able to work in a team and co-operate with medical and paramedical staff.
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills.
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
- Professional attitude towards work, reliable, with tidy personal appearance.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- Desire to continue personal professional development and enhance quality of patient services.
- Able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Teaching
Desirable
- Teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration and hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- BSc or other further post graduate qualification
- MRCS part 1&2
Training and experience
Essential
- Completed F1 pre-registration year
- At least 6 months previous substantive NHS service
- Evidence of participation in teaching and Audit
- Ability to use Library and databases
- Appropriate level of knowledge in Medicine
Desirable
- Completed one of the following courses: ALS, ATLA or APLS
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate, according to level of experience
- Sound note keeping skills
- Sound manual dexterity and competent in routine practical procedures as expected for experience
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Ability to organise oneself, to manage time and tasks and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience.
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Administration
Essential
- Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes.
Desirable
- Some understanding of clinical risk management
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Successful occupational health assessment
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit project
Personal skills
Essential
- Effective communicator; able to work in a team and co-operate with medical and paramedical staff.
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills.
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
- Professional attitude towards work, reliable, with tidy personal appearance.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- Desire to continue personal professional development and enhance quality of patient services.
- Able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Teaching
Desirable
- Teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
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).
