Job summary
The
Department of Renal Transplant Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals is offering
an exciting opportunity to appoint a Research fellow in the department. This is
a short-term contract for 4 months.
The
Hepatobiliary and Transplantation Surgical team at Leeds is very active in
clinical and scientific research. Research is done in collaboration with
scientists from the University of Leeds.
Several
areas of interest exist including the following; Liver Cancer, Colorectal liver
metastasis, Ischemia-reperfusion, normothermic machine perfusion, organ
preservation. The focus of this post is
organ preservation for transplantation.
There
will be protected research time as part of this post, but also clinical
commitments covering the Renal Transplant middle grade on-call rota and
elective clinic and theatre sessions.
For further information please contact Mr Adam Barlow,
Clinical Lead for Renal Transplant Surgery via adam.barlow@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
DUTIES
OF THE POST
There
will be protected time for research every week as part of the job plan. The
research fellows are expected to have clinical responsibilities.
Duties
will include:
Pre-admissions
clinics
Operating
theatre and outpatients
Discharge
letters
Discussions
with relatives
Initiation/change
of treatment
On call
About us
There
are 15 Consultants working in Abdominal Transplantation, Hepatobiliary Surgery
and Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and there are
more than 1000 major procedures performed annually.
7
Consultant surgeons contribute to the renal transplant service:
Mr Adam Barlow (Clinical Lead)
Mr Jon Cartledge (Consultant
Urologist, Live Donor Nephrectomy)
Mr Stuart Falconer
Mr Lutz Hostert
Mr Omar Masood
Mr Andrew Robson
Miss Sonsoles Martinez-Lopez
The
middle grade rota for renal transplant comprises of 6 people: a combination of
research fellows, Speciality Registrars and Senior Clinical Fellows. Ward cover
for renal transplant patients is also provided by Core Medical Trainees.
There
is very close working with the Nephrology team, with daily Consultant-led joint
ward rounds.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Experience
in general surgical training and demonstrating an aptitude to pursue research
is essential. Previous experience in Organ Retrieval, Transplantation &
Hepatobiliary Surgery is desirable.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
successful candidate will be part of the on-call rota for Renal Transplant
Surgery (1:6). The candidate will also be expected to cover elective and
emergency in-patient and day case surgery, general, Transplant and
Hepatobiliary specialist out-patient clinics and regular ward work.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The post offers an excellent opportunity in continue
surgical training whilst pursuing a research degree. The department has a
regular teaching programme and the post holder is expected to participate and
contribute proactively
Job description
Job responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Experience
in general surgical training and demonstrating an aptitude to pursue research
is essential. Previous experience in Organ Retrieval, Transplantation &
Hepatobiliary Surgery is desirable.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
successful candidate will be part of the on-call rota for Renal Transplant
Surgery (1:6). The candidate will also be expected to cover elective and
emergency in-patient and day case surgery, general, Transplant and
Hepatobiliary specialist out-patient clinics and regular ward work.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
The post offers an excellent opportunity in continue
surgical training whilst pursuing a research degree. The department has a
regular teaching programme and the post holder is expected to participate and
contribute proactively
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff. Capacity to work effectively with others
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
- Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines) Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances. Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
Experience
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
- 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 initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
- Successful completion of relevant skills course(s)
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
- demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
- Evidence of feedback for teaching
- Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCS Part A.
- 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
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff. Capacity to work effectively with others
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds
- Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines) Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances. Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
Experience
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
- 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 initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
- Successful completion of relevant skills course(s)
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
- demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
- Evidence of feedback for teaching
- Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCS Part A.
- 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
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
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
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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).
