Senior Clinical Fellow In Endourology

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LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Senior Clinical Fellow in Endourology

Department of Urology

St James University Hospital, Leeds

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

This is a non-training Trust Doctor Post, which has been established to provide the opportunity for an individual to gain post CCT specialist training in urology and to support the urological service in Leeds.

MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

Lead Clinician: Mr M Kimuli

Consultants: Mr S Prescott

Mr A Paul

Mr J Cartledge (*)

Mr S Jain

Mr W Cross (Prostate Lead)

Mr N Harris

Mr M Kimuli (*)

Mr S Rahman

Mr S Kotwal

Mr S Biyani (*)

Mr I Eardley

Mr M Elmamoun

Mr P Gordon

Mr V Palit (*)

Mrs A Wright (*)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The main purpose for the post is to develop subspecialist skills in upper tract endourology and laparoscopy. The endourology team (* above) work within the Department of Urology and contribute to both the elective and emergency care of urology patients.

Candidates

Must hold MCRS and preferably should hold the FRCS (Urol) or equivalent.

Be eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice

Should have evidence of achievement of at least ST4 competences in urology at time of application & ST4 competences in urology by time of appointment or equivalent.

Be eligible to work in the UK

Have previous experience at registrar level in Urology

Demonstrate the ability to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective In highly emotive/pressurised situations

Be aware of their own limitations & when to ask for help

Have the capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others

Be able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand

Have the capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving

Demonstrate effective judgement and decision-making skills

Have the capacity to work effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team

Have the capacity to establish good working relations with others

Have the capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions

Take responsibility for own actions

Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent

DUTIES OF THE POST

To perform clinic duties appropriate to the post. These include attendance at outpatient clinics, attendance at day-case and inpatient theatre lists, attendance at clinical meetings including MDTs and maintenance of appropriate records of treatments, including the dictation of clinical notes and letters.

To contribute to the teaching of nursing, undergraduate and junior medical staff.

To contribute to Post-graduate teaching.

The appointee will also have to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation, when practicable, with both senior and junior colleagues. It has been agreed between the profession and the Department of Health that, while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional. In particular, juniors should not be required to undertake work of this nature for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

The specific job plan will be subject to regular review between the appointee and the consultant.

The appointee will participate in the 1 in 9 Urology, hybrid rota with prospective cover

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Successful candidates will function as a senior trainee, with responsibilities for ward care, outpatient clinics, day-case surgery, day-case endoscopy and elective surgery.

They will work in conjunction with the endourology team to deliver high quality care to patients and to deliver access targets for the organisation

When on call, supported by the consultant on call, they will be responsible for the assessment of acutely ill patients, both those who are being admitted as emergency and those who are inpatients

In elective care, they will be responsible for the care of urology inpatients

TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

The Urology department in Leeds is recognised as being one of the foremost departments in the UK with an emphasis on subspecialty training. The three main areas include Endo-urology including Laparoscopy, Uro-oncology and Reconstructive, Andrology and Female Urology.

It is of note that the department has regular access to a Da Vinci robot.

The post being advertised on this occasion is the post in endourology.

Research is to be encouraged and it is expected that the post holder will pursue a project during their tenure with a view to publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Although this is not a recognised training post the incumbent will have the opportunity participate fully in the training programme, including regular radiology and uropathology meetings, one half-day per week of postgraduate education.

The facilities available in a major teaching hospital include good IT, an outstanding Postgraduate Medical Library, with a wide range of urological and other journal and St Jamess University Hospital is physically linked with the Medical School and its library.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

This post is covered by the Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales) Terms and Conditions of Service. These documents are available on the Medical Staffing Intranet site.

The post holder is required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a licence to practice.

Standards of Conduct and Behaviour

You are required to work to the standards set out by the General Medical Council in Good Medical Practice. This includes protecting patients when you believe that a doctors or other colleagues conduct, performance or health is a threat to them. If, after establishing the facts, it is necessary, you must follow the Trusts procedures in this matter and inform your Clinical Director or Medical Director in the first instance.

Your general conduct at work should comply with the standards set out in the Trusts document on Appraisal, in particular the section on Core Behaviours.

Leave Arrangements

All leave should be applied for in accordance with the Trusts Leave Policy, normally giving six weeks notice of any leave, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Training

During the course of your employment, you agree to undergo whatever training the Trust deems necessary. This may include, but is not limited to, induction training, professional development and safe working practices. Funding of such training will be in accordance with the Trusts Staff Development Policy.

Health & Safety

The Trust has a responsibility to provide a safe working environment for all staff. As an employee/supervisor/manager you are responsible for your own safety and that of others. This will require you to comply with the Trust arrangements for Health & Safety and Risk Management. As a supervisor/manager, you will be responsible for ensuring your team work in a safe manner and are competent to do so.

Equality & Diversity

The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

The Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy ensures that barriers to employment for disadvantaged groups are identified and removed, and that no person is treated less favourably on the grounds of their race, ethnic group, religion, impairment, age, gender, sexual orientation or mental health status. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants and post holders where required.

Smoking Policy

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust recognises the serious hazards to health caused by smoking and has adopted a strict no smoking policy. Under the terms of our No Smoking Policy, staff, visitors and patients will not be permitted to smoke at any time or in any part of Trust property, whether inside or outside the hospital buildings.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act & DBS Disclosure

This position involves access to patients during the normal course of duties and is therefore subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. As such you must reveal any information which you may have concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as spent.

An offer of appointment to this post would be subject to the express condition that the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust receives a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) Disclosure which will check the existence and the content of any criminal record received.

The Trust has the right to withdraw an offer or employment if not satisfied of a candidate's suitability for this position by reason of criminal record or antecedents, especially in cases where no declaration of criminal proceedings has been made on a candidates application form or DBS Form. The Trust reserves the right to determine this issue at its sole discretion. If you are appointed to this post you will be asked to complete a 'DBS Disclosure Application Form' which will be submitted to the DBS.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders which is available on request.

For More Detail Please see attached Job Description

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 1 years experience in Urology after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences

Desirable

• Evidence of achievement of CCT in Urology or equivalent

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCS

Desirable

• FRCS (Urol)

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Recognition of, and ability to undertake the in
• At least 1 years post Foundation experience in urology specialities by the time of intended start date
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history

Desirable

• Successful completion of relevant skills course(s)

Other criteria

Essential

• For more please see attached Job Specification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)