Senior Urology Fellow
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Job overview
We are looking for an individual to join the existing Urology team and work with us in shaping the department as it enters this new era.
The post is ideally suited for someone seeking to consolidate a good experience in core urological procedures and wishing to gain specialist training in a variety of areas of complex practice. The Trust is a recognized high volume centre for BPH and stone treatment and a centre for focal prostate cancer therapy and nephrectomy, as well as providing the full DGH service for general benign Urology. It is likely that the successful candidate will gain several publications during this period.
You are invited to discuss the post as part of the application process.
Main duties of the job
This is a rotating post to provide service and training in focal prostate cancer therapy, treatment of BPH, as well as the treatment of renal cancer, high volume stone disease, general urology and an opportunity to be involved in the forthcoming robotic Urology programme. The post holder will work across HHFT sites and acute urology on call is provided on the Winchester site on a 1 in 6 basis (no night working) as 4 and 3 long day sessions (8-8). This is a combined HHFT acute urology service and is delivered by a dedicated Consultant of the Week.
Working for our organisation
The urology service at Hampshire Hospitals NHS foundation trust provides a comprehensive service for the full spectrum of urological problems. In particular it has a national reputation for offering the latest minimally invasive treatments for a variety of conditions including prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney stones and benign prostatic enlargement.
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow for Urology at Hampshire Hospitals NHS foundation trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013).
The post holder will work across HHFT sites and acute urology on call is provided on the Winchester site on a 1 in 6 basis (no night working) as 4 and 3 long day sessions (8-8). This is a combined HHFT acute urology service and is delivered by a dedicated Consultant of the Week.
A formal timetable / job plan will be discussed at interview.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- FRCS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC & licence to practice
- NHS/UK experience
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience in Urology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both elective and non elective within specialty
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 6 months experience within Urology
- Good written and verbal communication
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Involvement in clinical audits
- Completion of a significant audit that changed practice
- Publications in refereed journals
Desirable criteria
- Car driver with full UK license
- Ability to manage and motivate
- Good organisational skills
Our commitment to you:
We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
The paperwork:
- HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
- All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
- In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
- This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Job Description-Person Specification (PDF, 762.9KB)
- HHFT Employee Rewards & Benefits (PDF, 723.8KB)
- Tackling Climate Change at Hampshire Hospitals (PDF, 4.9MB)