Physiotherapist-Surrey Downs H&CNHS AfC: Band 6 - Carshalton, United Kingdom - Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

    Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
    Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Carshalton, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    12 months (Fixed Term 12 months)
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    Job overview

    2 Senior Clinical Fellows in Urology

    Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

    Full Time

    Fixed term 12 month contract to start July & August 2024

    We are inviting applications for Senior Clinical Fellows in Urology. The post would be suitable for candidates with past experience in Urology, looking to build on training opportunities and would also be suitable for those requiring more generalised exposure in Urology prior to taking up a substantive consultant post.

    Main duties of the job

    The post holder will be part of a team of seven middle grade doctors providing Urology services to the department and Trust. Duties will include outpatient at St Helier and Epsom Hospitals. Elective urology theatre work is undertaken at Epsom hospital (inpatient).

    Emergency admissions are to St Helier hospital and the post holder will be part of the on call team (one week in seven).

    Other duties will include flexible cystoscopy, lithotripsy (ESWL) and Transrectal ultrasound and biopsy (where appropriately trained).

    Working for our organisation

    Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offers an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology to over 490,000 people in South West London and North East Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital.

    St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).

    The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people.

    "As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    The post holder will be responsible for:

  • Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting acutely to the specialty.
  • Participation in the SPR on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues'.
  • Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant.
  • Attending operating sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing operations as appropriate.
  • Conducting daily ward rounds on inpatients under the consultant's care, supervising the junior doctors in the care of them.
  • Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
  • Person specification

    Qualifications and Training

    Essential criteria

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Full registration with the GMC
  • MRCS
  • Desirable criteria

  • FRCS (Urology) or FEBU
  • Clinical Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Minimum of 12 months experience in Urology at SHO (CT1-2) level or equivalent
  • Desirable criteria

  • Experience in Urology at ST3+ level or equivalent
  • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Good IT skills
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
  • Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Broad understanding of Urology
  • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
  • Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites
  • Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'

    There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

    Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

    We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

    FURTHER INFORMATION

    **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**

    **PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND NOT BY POST. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK YOUR RECRUITMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS ACCOUNT VIA OUR WEB SITE> Work for Us > Current Vacancies > My Job Account**

    For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

    If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

    ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

    As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

    Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.