Robotic​/Pelvic Oncology Fellowship in Urology

Robotic/Pelvic Oncology Fellowship in Urology

Weare inviting applications to fill our Senior Clinical Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Urology which is full-timefixed-term for 12 months.

Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and must hold MRCS atthe time of application. Candidates should preferably hold the FRCS(Urol) or equivalent. The successful candidate will be able pursue sub-specialty post-CCTlevel training in Pelvic-oncological Urology.

Forany informal queries or more information please contact the following

MrConor Devlin

DUTIESOF THE POST

To perform clinic duties appropriate to the post. These include attendance at outpatient clinics, attendance atday-case and inpatient theatre lists, attendance at clinical meetings including

MDTs and maintenance of appropriate records of treatments, including the dictation of clinical notes and letters.

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

To contribute to Post-graduate teaching.

The appointee will also have toperform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation, when practicable, withboth senior and junior colleagues. Ithas been agreed between the profession and the Department of Health that, while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, additional commitments arising under this sub-section are  particular, juniors should not be required to undertake work of this nature for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

The specific job plan will be subjectto regular review between the appointee and the consultant.

To contribute to a 1:9 On Call rota

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) was formed in April 1998, following themerger of two smaller NHS trusts in the city and provides healthcare and specialist services for people across the city of Leeds, the Yorkshire and Humber region and further afield. The Trust has a budget of £1.4 billion and employs more than 21,000 staff. Last year, we treated more than 1.7 million patients.

Our care and clinical expertise is delivered from seven hospitals onfive sites, and they are all joined by our vision to be the best for specialist and integrated care. We play an important role in the training and education ofmedical, nursing and dental students, and we are a centre for world-class research, innovation and pioneering new treatments.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

• The main purpose for the post is to develop subspecialist skills in pelvic oncology, including robotic surgery for bladder and prostate cancer. At the endof fellowship, the post holder is expected to achieve knowledge and surgical skills to work independently as a Pelvic Uro-Oncologist. The post holder isalso expected to support the pelvic oncology team in delivering general urological services in Leeds.
• Must hold FRCS (Urol) or equivalent.
• Be eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
• Should 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.

• FRCS (Urol), Post-CCT

• 1 years experience in Urology after full GMC registration or equivalent, and 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 totality of their period of training
• Post…