Senior Clinical Fellow Urology

NHS; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to start immediately for a 1-year fixed term, with options for extension. This role offers extensive training supervision, exposure to Urology, involvement in clinical research, and opportunities for academic development within a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• GMC Registered.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Up to date ALS or ATLS Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ward rounds, theatre sessions, and outpatient clinics.
• Participate in teaching undergraduates.
• Cover the absence of colleagues.

Skills

Management of acute and chronic general medical diseases

Teaching

Audit and quality improvement

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP

Other basic degree, e.g. BSc

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow to commence as soon as possible; the appointment is for a 1-year fixed term period in the first instance with the possibility of a further 12-month extension.

Although the post is non-training grade, there will be direct Consultant supervision and an educational programme including annual appraisal, 4-monthly supervisor meetings, access to an e-portfolio and relevant study leave. There will be a specific programme of protected teaching and a wide range of other clinical training activities.

The postholder is encouraged to undertake audit and quality improvement projects. They will also be supported to pursue Membership examinations in their chosen specialty. There will be options to develop formal teaching or research.

Main duties of the job

The post offers excellent experience in Urology and would be suitable for someone who has completed Basic Surgical Training and is looking for an opportunity to widen their experience prior to moving on to Higher Surgical Training.

Opportunities exist within the Directorate for the postholder to conduct clinical research . Furthermore the post would be ideal for anyone wishing to undertake further academic study, eg MsC/B.Ed and protected study time can be built in the job plan accordingly.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Job responsibilities

• The weekly timetable will include ward rounds, theatre sessions and outpatients clinics along with audit/surgical meetings once per week,
• Participation on the Middle Grade on-call rota
• Continuing care of patients on the ward during the day
• Perform duties in unforeseen or emergency circumstances at the request of the consultant
• Requirement for involvement in teaching, especially under-graduates
• Cover the absence of colleagues, eg annual leave, study leave

Person Specification

Registration

• GMC Registered

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP
• Other basic degree, e.g. BSc, Honours or undergraduate distinction

Experience

• 2 years of post-qualification experience
• Management of acute and chronic general medical diseases under supervision
• Up to date ALS or ATLS Certificate.
• Attainment f the UK Foundation Programme or an equivalent level of experience.

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.