Job overview
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTUROLOGY CLINICAL FELLOWSURGERY - UROLOGYAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Urology Junior Clinical Fellow ST3+to join our Urology Department. Start date October .The post is based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, and is suitable for candidates who have a keen interest in a urological career, who would like to build on their experience of Urology surgery, with significant emergency and elective training. The successful candidate will be able to join the Urology Service and work within a 1:8 oncall rota alongside SPR peers with Consultant supervision.Successful candidates will have full support from their teams and supervisors so they can gain the appropriate experience and knowledge in elective and emergency surgery and progress into the next step of their careers. This will include access to clinics, theatre, procedure rooms, MDT, on calls and ward rounds in both elective and emergency settings. We have excellent working relationships with intervention radiology and general surgery for any potential cross specialty learning. The full educational programme will be discussed and adjusted at the beginning of the placement to meet the post takers’ training needs. Educational supervision will be available and study leave provided to support the development of your career. We have an excellent recent history of junior trainees moving onto NTN training. 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. Working for our organisation 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 team mates and colleagues.We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person specification Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude Essential criteria Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skillsAbility to prioritise workload & use initiativeAbility to know own limitations and when to seek adviceMeet the requirements of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice.Ability to organise and prioritise workload Desirable criteria Computer/IT Research skillsAbility to perform flexible cystoscopy independentlyExperience of teaching clinical skills to under- graduatesExperience of NHS clinical governancePublications in peer reviewed journals •Recent involvement in researchEvidence of self-directed learning / courses Experience Essential criteria Can demonstrate successful completion of core surgical training or equivalentAbility to fulfil all elements of the job description.Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients and maintain continuity of careSurgical aptitude and attention to detailAbility to support and supervise more junior colleagues in clinical and procedural skills.Understanding of NHS clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it impliesEvidence of participation in and response to Clinical AuditExperience within urology at SHO or equivalent level Desirable criteria Evidence of involvement in audit & research projectsDemonstrates developing surgical logbook Interpersonal Skills Essential criteria Approachable mannerFlexible attitudeAbility to work effectively in multidisciplinary team Qualifications and Training Essential criteria Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC RegistrationBasic Medical QualificationCompletion of foundation trainingMRCS or equivalent – Part A Desirable criteria Compliant with all Mandatory TrainingHigher Urology trainingMRCS part B