About this role
Job summary
Airedale NHSFT is seeking to appoint a Clinical Fellow in Urology for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory progress. This post is ideally suited to prospective ST3 applicants who intend to apply for a National Training Number.
Successful candidates will be supported to expand, enhance, & progress their development toward a career in Urology.
Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems & clinical practice, or equivalent, is desirable.
This post is well suited to candidates seeking further clinical experience & portfolio development within a supportive environment. We expect applicants to have experience equivalent to ST3-level registrar, & we will provide guidance toward NTN Urology applications as required.
Overseas applicants must be eligible for GMC registration & must have passed the IELTS with a minimum overall score of 7.5. This must be clearly stated on the application. Please refer to the GMC website for further details.
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of both elective & emergency urology services, including outpatient clinics, diagnostics, & core urological procedures. Exposure will be available in core urology, a wide range of BOO surgery, PCNLs, laparoscopic nephrectomy, paediatric urology, and flexible ureterorenoscopy with laser.
There will also be opportunities to participate in quality improvementprojects, audits, & teaching for both departmental staff & undergraduate students.
Main duties of the job
o Participate fully in elective and emergency urological serviceso Deliver the highest possible standard of patient careo Work as an active and engaged member of the Urology teamo Maintain clinical competence and professional developmento Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teamso Teach medical students and clinical staffo Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures
The department provides emergency urology services with acute cover 08.00-18.00 Monday to Friday and weekend mainly non resident on a 1:5 week rota, supported by General Surgery SHOs and Urology FY1s during working hours.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
Cycle to Work Travel Scheme Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice Onsite Nursery Buying and Selling Annual Leave Car Leasing Employee Assistance Programme Employee Health and Wellbeing Extensive Reward Scheme Counselling Service Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
Committed to Quality of Care Compassion Working together for patients Improving Lives Everyone Counts Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details including the job description and person specification please see the attached documents.
Person Specification
Education Essential
MRCS Full GMC registration NHS experience
Knowledge Essential
Experience in Urology at ST3/CT3 level
Desirable
Proficiency in core urology practice Urology-specific audits, QIPs, or publication
Skills Essential
Strong organisational skills Excellent communication skills Demonstrated leadership ability
Key Competencies & Personal Qualities Essential
Core urological skills and clinical management Effective team player Clear commitment to a career in Urology
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 Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)