About this role
Job summary
The Urology Department at UCLH is recruiting a highly motivated and dedicated full time urology clinical fellow to join the Female, Reconstructive and Adolescent service for a 12 month fixed term post.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest urology departments in the UK and will have the opportunity to gain experience with our expert consultants in a specialist, tertiary referral centre.
Main duties of the job
The fellow will be responsible for patients admitted to the service and their day to day care. They will attend ward rounds, clinic and assist in theatre. They will be expected to take part in audit and research projects, as well as take part in teaching undergraduate and post graduate students as well as other staff groups.
This role include the urology on call rota, 1 in 16, to support emergency urology admissions at UCLH.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. In July 2004, we were one of the first NHS trusts to achieve Foundation Trust status. We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across all sites.
The urology department offers comprehensive care for the whole spectrum of Urology services and is split into 6 sub-groups, the teams work together closely along with other services such as gynaecology, womens health, assisted conception unit, oncology and the Uro-radiology.
Reconstructive Urology Functional, reconstructive and adolescent urology and Neuro- Urology Stones (including Lithotripsy) Andrology Uro-oncology General urology
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Eligible for full GMC registration at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
Experience Essential
Completion of core surgical training Substantive experience at Registrar level in Urology. Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication. Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of it's aims and objectives.
Desirable
Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisation context.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Management of urological and andrology emergencies. Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibilities as appropriate and to supervise staff.
Communication Essential
Excellent written and spoken English Communicate in an empathetic and comprehensible way to patients.
Personal and People Development Essential
Participates in teaching and instruction to Junior staff
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)