Job summary
Croydon University Hospital (CUH) plans to appoint a Clinical Fellow in Urology. This post is a middle-grade fixed term position for an initial period of 12 months. This term can be extended. There is on-call activity at middle-grade level.
The candidate will be expected to integrate within and work alongside the team of existing consultants in the Urology department, as well as work within multidisciplinary teams including healthcare professionals. The candidate will be responsible for the oversight and delivery of day-to-day Urology surgery services. These include daily ward rounds, review of inpatient referrals, outpatient clinics and theatre lists under the supervision of the Urology Surgery consultants.
This post is not an approved postgraduate training programme under the auspices of Health Education England (HEE). However, post-holders can be supported with aspirations for both CESR qualification and FRCS examination on request.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will be responsible for the oversight and delivery of day-to-day Urology services under the supervision of the Urology Surgery consultants. Clinical activities will include daily ward rounds, review of inpatient referrals, outpatient clinics and theatre lists.
There is on-call activity at middle-grade level. The rota is a 1:8 rota with non-resident responsibilities out-of-hours.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a robust service and this includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
Responsible for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by Croydon Health Services
To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Objectives. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies.
**Please note that this position may close earlier than the stated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. If you wish to apply for this position, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. **
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
1. Basic Medical degree & full GMC registration oMRCS or appropriate higher surgical qualification of an equivalent level
Desirable
2. Relevant postgraduate or higher university research degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
3. National Health Service experience in: Outpatient clinics/Operating theatre lists/Ward rounds
Desirable
4. oPrevious middle-grade experience oUrology experience
Reaseach & Audit
Essential
5. oUnderstanding & knowledge of: oprinciples of clinical governance omorbidity & mortality oresearch methodology
Desirable
6. oPresentations at regional, national or international meetings oPeer-reviewed publications
Teaching
Essential
7. oExperience in: oundergraduate medical student or postgraduate doctor teaching
Desirable
8. oFaculty surgical courses oTeaching qualification
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
9. oGood spoken and written English oHighly developed communication and interpersonal skills oEvidence multidisciplinary working
Desirable
10. oCaring and responsible attitude to colleagues and patients