Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Are you looking to develop your career in Urology? Do you want to join one of the largest teaching hospitals in England? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Fellow post in Urology.
The Trust Doctor posts are at the equivalent to Core Surgical Trainee level and will all work under the supervision of a surgeon or group of surgeons in a defined clinical area in a surgical specialty during the normal working day and with emergency surgeons during admission shifts.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to support the Urology service and develop core surgical and urological skills with a view to furthering a career in surgery or urology. They will support the FY1 tier and also participate in a dedicated urology on-call rota. The post holder will also be expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and to participate in audit and clinical governance activities.
* In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Urology with responsibility for core urology services.
* In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department.
* In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
* In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
* To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
* Full registration with the GMC at time of application
* MBBS (or equivalent)
* Satisfactory completion of Foundation programme (or equivalent evidence of competence) at the time of application
* Current ALS certification
* Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
* Satisfactory completion of core medical training (or equivalent evidence of competence)
* MRCS
Personal Attributes
* Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
* Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
* Respects and promotes individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures
* Potential to benefit from the training available
* Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
* Willingness to travel as necessary for post. Own transport advantageous
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
* Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
* Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
* Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
* Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS
* Evidence of communication skills
* Experience of working in teams
Teaching and Audit Research
* Understands the basic principles of audit and research
* Contributes to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
* Participation in clinical/laboratory research
* Publications, abstracts, peer reviewed articles, book chapters
Organisation and Planning
* Able to manage time and prioritise workload
Acute Care (Knowledge and Skills)
* Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of acutely ill patient
Maintaining Clinical Competence
* Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
* Maintains clinical and non-clinical skills
* Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
* Ability to practise evidence based medicine
Clinical Care (Knowledge and Skills)
* Competent in basic clinical procedures eg CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
* Able to prioritise clinical need
* Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
* Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
* Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
* Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
* Understands the importance of working effectively in teams
* Has participated in quality improvement
* Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
* Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
* Has experience of working in teams
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.
Salary
£49,909 to £61,825 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
408-24-1315
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital
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