Job summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Junior Clinical Urological Fellow to join our dynamic and internationally renowned Urology Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading academic health science centres, where clinical excellence, cutting-edge research, and education converge to deliver world-class patient care.
The post holder will be part of the Imperial Urology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. The urology service delivers acute care for urological emergencies and elective urological care through the various subspecialties.
The post is available to start as soon as possible for a fixed term period of 4 months.
Working as part of a team at the forefront of surgical innovation, the post-holder will also have access to training opportunities. The post holders will have opportunities to be involved in Quality Improvement projects.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is a regional Urological Cancer Centre, hosting the North West London Urological Cancer Specialist MDT and serving as a supra-regional centre for testicular cancer. The Trust is closely aligned with Imperial College London, offering unparalleled opportunities for research, education, and innovation.
For further details please contact:
Camille Cepeda Camille.cepeda@nhs.net - Deputy General Manager
To gain clinical information about the spec of the role, contact Mr. Sami Hamid, samai.hamid7@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The primary focus of this role will be attending urology ward rounds, providing inpatient care and reviewing patients in the Emergency Department.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Fellow will be involved in the day-to-day running of the Urology inpatient service at Charing Cross Hospital. This will include attending ward rounds and managing emergency cases. The post-holder will be expected to take an active role in managing patient pathways.
During their time in the urology department, the Fellow can expect to improve their clinical skills in general Urology and gain exposure to other subspecialist areas. The post holders will have opportunities to be involved in Quality Improvement projects.
During a four-month period the appointee can expect to see all common urological problems and pathologies, and in addition will see a variety of more unusual and general urology conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Fellow will be involved in the day-to-day running of the Urology inpatient service at Charing Cross Hospital. This will include attending ward rounds and managing emergency cases. The post-holder will be expected to take an active role in managing patient pathways.
During their time in the urology department, the Fellow can expect to improve their clinical skills in general Urology and gain exposure to other subspecialist areas. The post holders will have opportunities to be involved in Quality Improvement projects.
During a four-month period the appointee can expect to see all common urological problems and pathologies, and in addition will see a variety of more unusual and general urology conditions.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Knowledge, skills and clinical expertise in specialty / sub specialty
Essential
- Understanding of management of Urology inpatients and common Urology emergencies
- Knowing when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows excellent aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in the various different clinical settings required in the job.
- Evidence of accuracy, care and timely recording of all necessary clinical data, both written and electronic.
Desirable
- Experience in managing common Urology presentations and exposure to Urology outpatients and theatres
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
- Good communication skills with patients and staff.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Knowledge, skills and clinical expertise in specialty / sub specialty
Essential
- Understanding of management of Urology inpatients and common Urology emergencies
- Knowing when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows excellent aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in the various different clinical settings required in the job.
- Evidence of accuracy, care and timely recording of all necessary clinical data, both written and electronic.
Desirable
- Experience in managing common Urology presentations and exposure to Urology outpatients and theatres
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
- Good communication skills with patients and staff.
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).
