About this role
Job summary
This a full time Senior Clinical Fellow Post in Paediatric Urology for out of programme training and service provision. The post holder will be able to gain advanced paediatric Urology experience during the two year period structured programme. Position is initially for 12 months with potential to extend another 12 months. This post is ideal for some one who is looking to either give FRCS Paed Surg exam or CESR application.
ST3-5 equivalent This post will also attract enhanced elements to cover out of hours work and weekends, these are subject to your specific Rota and subject to change. It involves 1 in 6 on call cover with Paediatric surgery.
This is a full time post with additional on call commitments to general paediatric surgery rota. A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive due consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The post of Clinical fellow in Paediatric Urology will offer the post holder an exciting opportunity to sub-specialise in paediatric urology whilst being able to participate in a 1:6 non-resident general paediatric surgical on-call to keep up their hard earned skills. The post holder will work at middle grade tier alongside two National Specialty Trainees in Paediatric Surgery (ST3-6), Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric GI and Thoracic Surgery, and 2 Specialist Doctors.
The post is suitable for applicants with previous experience in General Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery who wish to sub specialize in paediatric urology at a center which offers a good balance of adequate exposure/case load for sub-specialty training in paediatric urology and an enjoyable non-resident general paediatric surgical on call. The center provides outreach service to 4 DGH in the region and undertakes clinics and theatres sessions at these hospitals regularly. Post will be compliant with the current EWTD requirements. The post holder will be expected to attend to paediatric urology daytime commitments post nonresident on call tomaximize training and will be accountable to the lead for paediatric urology atNNUH. For full information please see attached job description
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for further information, including a detailed person specification and information about the Trust.
Person Specification
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Essential
For NTN holders who are looking for subspeciality training in paediatric urology at a centre with some emergency paediatric surgical experience. No evidence of prolonged (> 3 months) independent practice Experience of working at multiple paediatric surgical centres in the last 5 years oDemonstration of some experience in paediatric urology during paediatric surgery training oDemonstration of commitment to Paediatric Urology as specialty
Desirable
Experience of commitment to Paediatric Urology Experience of Paediatric Intensive Care / Neonatology Paediatric Surgery / General Surgery experience post BST Other relevant experience
TEACHING SKILLS Essential
Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
Exposure to different teaching groups / methods
CAREER PROGRESSION Essential
Candidate must demonstrate commitment to career Progression in the last 1 year of training consistent with personal circumstances
CLINICAL SKILLS Essential
Understanding of clinical risk management Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical /scientific approach Demonstrate clinical and operative skills at appropriate level Good manual dexterity and hand / eye co- ordination
KNOWLEDGE Essential
Appropriate level of clinical knowledge in paediatric urology Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice Shows awareness of own limitations Technical skills and knowledge suitable for training (advanced urology module curriculum level)
Desirable
Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty / medicine
ORGANISATION AND PLANNING Essential
Ability to prioritise clinical need Understanding of clinical governance Ability to organise oneself and own work Evidence of participation in audit Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Information technology skills including library searches
Desirable
Understanding of NHS & resource constraints; management / financial awareness; experience of committee work Active involvement in audit
PERSONAL SKILLS Essential
COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate) DECISIVENESS/ ACCOUNTABILITY (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority) INTERPERSONAL SKILLS (see patients as people, empathise, work co-operatively with others, open and non- defensive, sense of humour) USES A NON- JUDGMENTAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND COLLEAGUES regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status FLEXIBILITY (able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances) RESILIENCE (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self- aware) THOROUGHNESS (is well prepared, shows self- discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines) SHOWS INITIATIVE/ DRIVE/ENTHUSIASM (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative) PROBITY (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
ATTITUDE Essential
Desire to learn Trainable Good team player Flexible working Sincerity and commitment to expected work
ACADEMIC / RESEARCH Essential
Understanding of the principles of research
Desirable
Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours
QUALIFICIATIONS Essential
Eligible for registration or hold registration with the GMC MBBS (or equivalent) MRCS /AFRCS or equivalent. Completion of at least 3 years Higher Surgical Training (or equivalent) in Paediatric Surgery at time of interview
Desirable
National Training Number with a CCT date BSc (or other intercalated degree) FRCS (Paeds) or FRCS (Urology) Other higher degrees / qualifications
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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address NNUH
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)