Job summary
This is a post in adult Urology, based clinically at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, London for 12 months with possibility to extend for a further 12 months. The post combines a busy 'core urology' service and educational component post with a unique opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge research and innovation with colleagues at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), Barts Health NHS Trust, and the North East London Cancer Alliance. The post is designed to offer junior surgical trainees planning a career in urology, the opportunity to extend their clinical experience in urological surgery while carrying out exciting research and innovation projects. The post is not recognised for training but offers clinical and research experience which will aid future application to National Recruitment.
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Main duties of the job
The post would be particularly suitable for trainees between Core Surgical Training and entering a Urology Specialist Training Programme, but more experienced candidates will also be considered. If deemed appropriate, a more substantial project can be developed for a higher degree such as MD and PhD pending external salary funding.
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About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care trust which provides hospital and community health services for Hackney, the city and surrounding communities. The Trust provides a full range of adult, older people's and children's services across medical and surgical specialties.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical aspect of the post focuses on strengthening core urology skills and knowledge, under direct supervision of Clinical Supervisor: Miss Jhumur Pati. In the department there are 4 consultant urological surgeons together with 4 other urology middle grades, an FY1 trainee and 5 Urology Clinical Nurse Specialists. There are daily ward rounds for in-patients and in-patient referrals from other teams where the registrars are expected to assess and outline management, supported by an FY1 trainee and with close consultant supervision. There is plenty of opportunity for training and gaining experience in managing urological emergencies, outpatients, diagnostics and core urological surgical skills in day surgery and main theatres. The indicative timetable below includes 2 full days of research and 3 days of clinical work and offers ample opportunity for professional development in both domains. The unit is very well-regarded amongst local urology trainees for general urology training.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical aspect of the post focuses on strengthening core urology skills and knowledge, under direct supervision of Clinical Supervisor: Miss Jhumur Pati. In the department there are 4 consultant urological surgeons together with 4 other urology middle grades, an FY1 trainee and 5 Urology Clinical Nurse Specialists. There are daily ward rounds for in-patients and in-patient referrals from other teams where the registrars are expected to assess and outline management, supported by an FY1 trainee and with close consultant supervision. There is plenty of opportunity for training and gaining experience in managing urological emergencies, outpatients, diagnostics and core urological surgical skills in day surgery and main theatres. The indicative timetable below includes 2 full days of research and 3 days of clinical work and offers ample opportunity for professional development in both domains. The unit is very well-regarded amongst local urology trainees for general urology training.
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Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MBBS FULL REGISTRATION WITH THE GMC
Desirable
- MRCS OR EQUIVALENT ATLS/ALS/APLS
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
Essential
- MINIMUM 2 YEARS CLINICAL PRACTICE
- COMPLETION OF POSTGRADUATE TRAINING TO LEVEL OF FY2 OR EQUIVALENT
- AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE IN UROLOGY AT CT1/2 GRADE OR EQUIVALENT
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF AUDIT PRINCIPLES
Desirable
- DEMONSTRABLE EXPERIENCE IN CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
- AUDIT PROJECT COMPLETIONS
RESEARCH
Essential
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF RESEARCH PRINCIPLES
Desirable
- PRESENTATIONS / PUBLICATIONS
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- GOOD ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND TIME MANAGEMENT
- GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS ABILITY TO DEVELOP GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- COMMITMENT TO CONTINUING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- GOOD SKILLS LIAISING ACROSS ORGANISATION BOUNDARIES.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MBBS FULL REGISTRATION WITH THE GMC
Desirable
- MRCS OR EQUIVALENT ATLS/ALS/APLS
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
Essential
- MINIMUM 2 YEARS CLINICAL PRACTICE
- COMPLETION OF POSTGRADUATE TRAINING TO LEVEL OF FY2 OR EQUIVALENT
- AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE IN UROLOGY AT CT1/2 GRADE OR EQUIVALENT
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF AUDIT PRINCIPLES
Desirable
- DEMONSTRABLE EXPERIENCE IN CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
- AUDIT PROJECT COMPLETIONS
RESEARCH
Essential
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF RESEARCH PRINCIPLES
Desirable
- PRESENTATIONS / PUBLICATIONS
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- GOOD ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND TIME MANAGEMENT
- GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS ABILITY TO DEVELOP GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- COMMITMENT TO CONTINUING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- GOOD SKILLS LIAISING ACROSS ORGANISATION BOUNDARIES.
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).
