About this role
Job summary
Are you a post-CCT urologist looking to further develop your expertise in robotic and minimally invasive upper tract surgery before moving into a consultant role?
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Upper Tract Urology team within the renowned Bristol Urological Institute at Southmead Hospital. This fellowship offers an excellent opportunity to gain advanced surgical experience within a high-volume tertiary referral centre recognised for its expertise in complex urological cancer care, robotic surgery, research and innovation.
Working alongside experienced consultant surgeons, you will develop specialist skills in:
Robotic and laparoscopic upper tract surgery Renal cancer surgery using open and minimally invasive approaches Complex upper urinary tract reconstruction, including pyeloplasty Adrenalectomy Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) Retroperitoneal sarcoma management
In addition to gaining valuable surgical experience, you will play an active role in the delivery of departmental services and participate in the on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Clinical Fellow within the Upper Tract Urology team, you will support the delivery of specialist urological services, including the day-to-day management of ward patients and participation in a 1:14 on-call rota. You will gain extensive experience in advanced upper tract urological procedures within a busy tertiary referral centre.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and training activities, supporting the education of medical students and junior doctors, and actively participate in departmental educational programmes and multidisciplinary meetings.
The role also offers dedicated opportunities for research, audit and quality improvement. You will be encouraged to contribute to ongoing research projects, work towards publication, undertake audit activity and support the maintenance of departmental databases to help advance clinical practice and patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a post-CCT trainee seeking to further develop specialist expertise in robotic and minimally invasive upper tract surgery within a leading urological centre.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Prizes Essential
MB BS (or equivalent) Maintain Full registration with the GMC. FRCS (Urol) or equivalent Completed structured training in urology and wishing to pursue a career with an interest in upper tract robotic surgery Evidence of training progression
Desirable
Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS). Prizes ATLS/ALS
Experience Essential
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Experience as a specialist registrar or equivalent, in urology (5 years at least) Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Desirable
Experience in upper tract laparoscopy/robotic surgery
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
Clinical Skills Essential
Competent in the management of elective and emergency urology patients Competent in core urology procedures (Cystoscopy, TURP, TURBT, Stenting etc.) Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills
Desirable
Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership role for ward based emergencies. Competent in core urology procedures
Personal Requirements Essential
Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Good oral and written presentation skills
Research/Publications Essential
Demonstrate interest in research
Desirable
Evidence of contribution to published research
Teaching Essential
Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
Demonstrate experience of case presentation Previous formal teaching position
Personal Requirements Essential
Good communication skills Good organisational and time management skills Ability to organise own learning
Desirable
Able to function successfully under pressure
Practical Requirements Essential
Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post including on-call commitments Fluent in English Prepared to be flexible in working patterns Ability to access the internet
Clinical Audit Essential
To have completed an Audit Project
Desirable
To have completed the audit cycle
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)