Job summary
*Post available across MSE*
Here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust we are looking to recruit a Clinical Fellow (Foundation Year ST3+ Level) in the department of Urology at our Southend Hospital site.
Southend University Hospital successfully bid for the Urology Specialist Cancer Centre in 2016, meaning that the Trust provides specialised surgery for patients across Essex with prostate, bladder and kidney cancer.
Centralising this specialist urological cancer surgery brings together clinical experts to share experience and further develop the service for the benefit of our patients.
This post will be due to commence as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The specialist surgeons and nurse specialists are supported by a network of clinical and administrative staff, both at Southend and across Essex, providing multi-disciplinary care and guiding patients through their complex pathways.Joining this expanding team will provide invaluable experience within the field of complex urological cancers in addition to offering high quality multi-disciplinary team working.
The Trust now has access to provide Robotic Surgery which will enhance our service even further.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to ensure adequate support is given to the Urology Team in all aspects of the service.
You will assist the Consultant Surgeons in the provision of Urological Services including:
- Clinics- You will support new and follow-up urology clinics
- Theatres-You will have the opportunity to participate and be trained in a wide range of major urological procedures appropriate to their level of training
- Ward duties-You will undertake daily ward rounds supporting the existing team of junior doctors and consultants
- Academic/ResearchThe incumbent is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research, audit, quality improvement projects and teaching as well as lead research projects under the supervision of Consultants.
- On-CallThis post will participate in a urology middle grade on-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to ensure adequate support is given to the Urology Team in all aspects of the service.
You will assist the Consultant Surgeons in the provision of Urological Services including:
- Clinics- You will support new and follow-up urology clinics
- Theatres-You will have the opportunity to participate and be trained in a wide range of major urological procedures appropriate to their level of training
- Ward duties-You will undertake daily ward rounds supporting the existing team of junior doctors and consultants
- Academic/ResearchThe incumbent is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research, audit, quality improvement projects and teaching as well as lead research projects under the supervision of Consultants.
- On-CallThis post will participate in a urology middle grade on-call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- full Registration and a license to practice with the General Medical Council.
- Previous experience at SpR (ie ST3-ST8) or equivalent level.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team with appropriate inter personal skills for effective team working
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- full Registration and a license to practice with the General Medical Council.
- Previous experience at SpR (ie ST3-ST8) or equivalent level.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team with appropriate inter personal skills for effective team working
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives.
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).
