Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+ equiv) in Urology

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and these posts present an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.

The appointment is for a Full time Senior clinical fellow working across ELHT.

With this appointment there will be 8 full time Urology registrars supporting a 1:8 on-call rota.

The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has two NHS commissionedda Vincirobots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial and radical nephrectomies. Cystectomy procedures are currently not performed at ELHT but this is under review. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures.

Main duties of the job

The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and this post presents an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.

There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist. The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has two NHS commissioned da Vincirobots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial and radical nephrectomies. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures.

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation formed by the merger of hospital and community services in East Lancashire. We provide a broad range of acute and community services to the local population in addition to some specialist services to a wider population. We are a clinically led, managerially supported organisation.

About us

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 9,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

A satisfactory medical examination is a condition of employment for Medical and Dental staff in the NHS.

Candidates are requested to note that any person recommended for appointment in connection with this post will be referred to the DBS (Disclosure & Barring System) for their clearance.

We are a highly motivated and cohesive team dedicated to providing an excellent service for our patients. The programme of support for each individual doctor will be flexible depending on his/her particular needs and experience.

We have a strong emphasis on training and have a strong commitment to support, mentorship and development of all of our staff and have regular multidisciplinary meetings.

Date posted

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-MQ52-24

Job locations

East Lancs Hospitals Trust

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants will hold Full registration with GMC and a licence to practise

Applicants must possess the following skills, Able to fully integrate within the Urology unit . Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues both medical and non-medical, evidence of good team worker

The candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team approach alongside of medical staff, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals. Clinical research, quality improvement and service development are actively encouraged.

The postholder will be part of the middle grade on-call rota, which is 1:8 non resident and supported by junior on call tier who undertake the 1st on call management of emergency Urology patients.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants will hold Full registration with GMC and a licence to practise

The postholder will be part of the middle grade on-call rota, which is 1:8 non resident and supported by junior on call tier who undertake the 1st on call management of emergency Urology patients.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

MBChB or equivalent
MRCS or equivalent
Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practise

Desirable

Postgraduate thesis

Training

Essential

Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within the speciality
Expertise in Urology
Sufficient experience to join the Urology on call rota

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of evidence based practice
Evidence of teaching
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation

Desirable

Publications in refereed journals
Commitment to ongoing research and involvement in clinical trials

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

MBChB or equivalent
MRCS or equivalent
Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practise

Desirable

Postgraduate thesis

Training

Essential

Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within the speciality
Expertise in Urology
Sufficient experience to join the Urology on call rota

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of evidence based practice
Evidence of teaching
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation

Desirable

Publications in refereed journals
Commitment to ongoing research and involvement in clinical trials

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

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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).