Job summary
This post is best suited to a trainee wishing to gain specialist surgical experience in stone surgery & Lithotripsy.

The post holder will participate in a 1:14 on call rota and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of ward patients.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department.

Main duties of the job
Clinical experience
This post is best suited to a trainee wishing to gain specialist surgical experience in stone surgery & Lithotripsy.

The post holder will participate in a 1:14 on call rota and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of ward patients.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department.

Research
1/2 day dedicated research session is provided for all fellows. There are several ongoing research projects and fellows are expected to participate in these projects, successfully publish, as well as undertaking at least one audit project during their training.

Teaching
The Bristol Urological Institute has an active teaching programme and Fellows and Registrars are expected to actively participate in this activity. The post holder will be available to undertake teaching sessions for medical students and junior doctors as required. In certain circumstances you may be required to cover a colleague's clinical duties in order that they may deliver teaching sessions.

Courses/Training/Journal/Clubs/Lunchtime meetings
Southmead:

• Weekly stone MDT
• Grand Rounds - Regular postgraduate lectures
• Weekly X-ray meeting

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for our Patients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for our Population
• Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for further details on the job description and main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification
Basic Qualification/Prizes
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
• MRCS or equivalent Evidence of training progression

Desirable

• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
• Prizes Completed structured training in urology and wishing to pursue a career in Stone surgery ATLS/ALS

Experience
Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
• Some Experience as a specialist registrar or equivalent, in urology)
• Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Desirable

• Experience in ureteroscopy and PCNL.

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality
• Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Competent in the management of elective and emergency urology patients
• Competent in core urology procedures (Cystoscopy, TURP, TURBT, Stenting ...etc)
• Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills

Desirable

• Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership role for ward based emergencies.

Personal Requirements (eg. Communication Leadership Skills, Flexibility)
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives
• Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi disciplinary team

Desirable

• Good oral and written presentation skills

Research/ Publications
Essential

• Demonstrate interest in research

Desirable

• Evidence of contribution to published research

Teaching
Essential

• Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Demonstrate experience of case presentation
• Previous formal teaching position

Personal Requirements
Essential

• Good communication skills Good organisational and time management skills Ability to organise own learning

Desirable

• Able to function successfully under pressure

Practical Requirements
Essential

• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post including on-call commitments
• Fluent in English Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
• Ability to access the internet

Clinical Audit
Essential

• To have completed an Audit Project

Desirable

• To have completed the audit cycle

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).