Snr Clinical Fellow - Upper Urinary Tract Robotic/Laparoscopic Surgery
The Bristol Urological Institute wishes to offer an exciting opportunity to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Upper Urinary Tract and Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery to start in October 2025.
There is plenty of opportunity to participate in the ongoing research in the department.
The successful candidates will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department.
It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.
Overseas applicants are expected to be eligible for registration with the General Medical Council and have passed the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall score of 7.5. This must be clearly outlined on their application. Please check the GMC website for details.
Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Main duties of the job
The post is best suited for trainees at the end of their urological training or post-CCT who wish to pursue a sub-specialty career. The post holder will participate in an on-call rota and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of ward patients.
Teaching
The Bristol Urological Institute has an active teaching programme, and Fellows and Registrars are expected to actively participate in this activity. The post holder will be available to undertake teaching sessions for medical students and junior doctors as required. In certain circumstances, you may be required to cover a colleague's clinical duties in order that they may deliver teaching sessions.
Research
A half-day dedicated research session is provided for all fellows/SpRs. There are several ongoing research projects, and fellows are expected to participate in these projects as well as undertaking at least one audit project during their training.
* Weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
* Grand Rounds - Regular postgraduate lectures
* Weekly X-ray meeting
About us
Southmead Hospital offers a comprehensive Urology service through the Bristol Urological Institute. The Institute is a tertiary referral centre and has gained a global reputation as a major National and International Education Centre. The teaching programme has evolved into an increasing number of national meetings, including operative courses, and an impressive database of research publications has been achieved. The BUI has a dedicated Learning and Research Facility.
The Department has 4 dedicated theatres (including two Robotic Theatres), an Outpatients Department, a Urodynamics Service, as well as an on-site Lithotripsy Service serviced by the latest Stortz Modulith SLX-F2. There is a large Intensive Care Unit and Renal Transplant Unit on-site which supports the work of the Department.
The BUI has 2 Da Vinci Robots in two dedicated theatres to support its oncological work as the Network Centre for the South West. We are proud to be a Teaching Hospital. The Department is committed to providing a number of highly specialised services as well as routine procedures, and attracts a large number of inpatient and outpatient referrals from outside the District. All general urological services are offered, with specialist services in the following areas: Urological Cancer Management, Functional and Reconstructive Urology, Stone Disease Management, and Renal Failure.
Job responsibilities
The post is best suited for trainees at the end of their urological training or post-CCT who wish to pursue a sub-specialty career. The post holder will participate in an on-call rota and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of ward patients.
Teaching
The Bristol Urological Institute has an active teaching programme, and Fellows and Registrars are expected to actively participate in this activity. The post holder will be available to undertake teaching sessions for medical students and junior doctors as required. In certain circumstances, you may be required to cover a colleague's clinical duties in order that they may deliver teaching sessions.
Research
A dedicated research session is provided for all fellows/SpRs. There are several ongoing research projects, and fellows are expected to participate in these projects as well as undertaking at least one audit project during their training.
* Weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
* Grand Rounds - Regular postgraduate lectures
* Weekly X-ray meeting
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* Maintain appropriate registration with the GMC
* MRCS
Training and Experience
* Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
* Minimum of 1 year postgraduate experience in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
* Training in diagnosis and treatment of emergency surgical conditions.
Further training, management, and audit
* Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
* Experience in audit project and written up
Research and teaching
* Interest in teaching
* Track record in teaching and/or research
Personal requirements
* Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels
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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