About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow (ST3+ or equivalent) to join our Urology Department at our busy University Hospital Urology Department. The successful applicant will be employed as a Clinical Fellow and will work at or above the level of an ST3 SpR in Urology.
The post is based at Bournemouth Hospital, and is suitable for candidates who ideally will already have experience in Urology and would like to build on their experience .
As well as normal clinical activities, there are multiple opportunities for delivering teaching and education, with an onsite education centre driving education for FY1, Core trainees and medical students. There is a weekly Grand Round. There are Urology Consultants with an interest in research with on-going projects and trial participation. We have links with Bournemouth University that provide management and leadership courses for development.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will participate in a 1 in 8 on-call rota for Urology, fully supported by a Urology Consultant of the Week. This includes non-resident night cover.
Elective training outside of on-call commitments will include a mixture of day case and major surgery lists, supervised outpatient clinics, and diagnostic sessions for flexi-cystoscopy, precision point prostate biopsy and urodynamics.
The post will have appropriate secretarial support and shared office space within the secretariat, with admin time provided.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.
Please note if a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under relevant Trust or national terms and conditions
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Surgical Aptitude and attention to detail Ability to support and supervise more junior colleagues in clinical and procedural skills Minimum 4 Months NHS experience 4 Can demonstrate successful completion of core surgical training or equivalent
Desirable
Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates Ability to perform Flexible Cystoscopy independently Demonstrates developing surgical logbook Demonstrates breadth of experience in other medical or surgical specialties
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude Essential
Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative Ability to know own limitations and when to seek advice Understanding of NHS Clinical Governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Evidence of participation in and response to Clinical Audit Experience within urology at SHO or equivalent level within the NHS Accepts responsibility and offers leadership
Desirable
Computer IT/Research skills Publications in peer reviewed journals Evidence of involvement in audit and research projects Evidence of self-directed learning/courses
Qualifications and Training Essential
GMC Registered with a licence to practice MBBS/MBChB or equivalent MRCS part 1&2 or equivalent Completion of Foundation Training
Desirable
Higher Urology Training IRMER and laser safety training
Interpersonal Skills Essential
Approachable manner Flexible attitude Ability to work effectively in a multi disciplinary team
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)