Robotic/Pelvic Oncology Fellowship in Urology

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology to undertake responsibilities including patient care, teaching, and supporting surgical operations. The role requires candidates to hold full GMC registration and relevant experience at a registrar level. The position offers the opportunity to develop subspecialist skills in pelvic oncology, contributing to high-quality healthcare services in Leeds, while also being involved in medical education and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council.
• Must hold MRCS at the time of application.
• Previous experience at registrar level in Urology is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinic duties including outpatient clinics and theatre lists.
• Contribute to teaching of undergraduate and junior medical staff.
• Participate in a 1:9 On-Call rota.

Skills

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Ability to communicate effectively & sensitively

Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team

Time management

Empathy & Sensitivity

Education

FRCS (Urol), Post-CCT

Job description

THE LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW

We are inviting applications to fill our Senior Clinical Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the Department of Urology. This is a full‑time fixed‑term post for 12 months.

About the role

Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold MRCS at the time of application. Preferably they should hold FRCS(Urol) or an equivalent qualification. The successful candidate will be able to pursue sub‑specialty post‑CCT level training in Pelvic‑oncological Urology.

Contact

For informal queries or more information please contact:
Mr Conor Devlin – [e-mail]
Mr Sanjeev Kotwal – [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

DUTIES OF THE POST

To perform clinic duties appropriate to the post, including attendance at outpatient clinics, day‑case and inpatient theatre lists, clinical meetings such as MDTs, and maintenance of appropriate records of treatments, including dictation of clinical notes and letters.

To contribute to the teaching of nursing, undergraduate and junior medical staff.

To contribute to postgraduate teaching.

To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation with senior and junior colleagues. Junior staff should not be required to undertake work of this nature for prolonged periods or on a regular basis. The specific job plan will be subject to regular review between the appointee and the consultant.

To contribute to a 1:9 On‑Call rota.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) was formed in April 1998 by the merger of two smaller NHS trusts. It provides healthcare and specialist services for people across Leeds and the Yorkshire and Humber region. With a budget of £1.4 billion and over 21,000 staff, LTHT treated more than 1.7 million patients last year. The Trust operates seven hospitals on five sites and is a centre for world‑class research, innovation and pioneering new treatments.

LTHT is committed to redeploying at‑risk members of the workforce to new roles. All job adverts are subject to this policy, and the Trust reserves the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The main purpose of the post is to develop subspecialist skills in pelvic oncology, including robotic surgery for bladder and prostate cancer. At the end of the fellowship, the post holder is expected to achieve knowledge and surgical skills to work independently as a Pelvic Uro‑Oncologist and to support the pelvic oncology team in delivering general urological services in Leeds.

Candidates

• Must hold FRCS (Urol) or equivalent.
• Be eligible for full registration with the GMC at appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
• Have evidence of achievement CCT in Urology or within 6 months of doing so.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Have previous experience at registrar level in Urology.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations.
• Be aware of their own limitations & when to ask for help.
• Have the capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others.
• Be able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand.
• Have the capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving.
• Demonstrate effective judgement and decision‑making skills.
• Have the capacity to work effectively in a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Have the capacity to establish good working relations with others.
• Have the capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions.
• Take responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent.

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential

• FRCS (Urol), Post‑CCT

Experience – Essential

• 1 year experience in Urology after full GMC registration or equivalent, with evidence of achievement of foundation competences in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice.
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history.
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances.
• Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training.
• Post CCT in Urology.

Clinical, Academic and Personal Skills – Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems. Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence‑based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence‑informed practice.
• Vigilance & Situational Awareness.
• NHS Values.
• Empathy & Sensitivity.
• Managing Others & Team Involvement.
• Organisation & Planning. Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty.

Desirable

• Successful completion of relevant skills course(s).
• Research & Audit Skills.
• Teaching.

Additional Requirements – Essential

• Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self‑starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative).
• Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s).
• Evidence of self‑reflective practice.

Eligibility, Fitness to practice and Language Skills – Essential

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practice from, the GMC at intended start date.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients.
• Communication Skills.

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