Job summary
- Main area
- Urology
- Grade
- Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 2 years (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (1 in 5 on Call)
- Job ref
- 390-MR-SUR-SO-5205
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliffe-on-Sea
- Salary
- £73,992 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Fellow - Pelvic Oncology
Senior Clinical Fellow
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
We are seeking two Senior Clinical Fellows in Urology with interest in Pelvic Oncology to complement the existing team at MSE Hospitals with Southend Hospital as the base site. Our Urology Service has been given the exciting opportunity to expand across all three sites and support our growth in referrals and build on our fantastic team.
The role will have access to dedicated Pelvic Oncology training including RALPs with our two Da Vinci Robots and will take responsibility for the day to day management of Pelvic Oncology patients in Urology.
The purpose of these posts are to provide and co-ordinate an effective cancer Urology service and to develop a sub-specialty interest that complements the department. They are also expected to take part in all departmental activities, including a pelvic on-call rota, audit and teaching.
Essex is a lovely place to live and work with a plethora of Grammar Schools, easy access to London, airports at Stanstead and Southend, great cycling routes, sailing and windsurfing opportunities, cricket grounds, a secret underground nuclear bunker, country parks, numerous golf courses, summer festivals and beautiful rural villages with great restaurants and pubs amongst others.
We would love for you to join our friendly supportive department.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached Job Specifications for full details of what the job will require.
Below is an over of the main duties entailed within the role:
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You will assist the Pelvic Consultant Surgeons in the provision of Urological Services includin
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Clinics - You will support new and follow-up urology clinics predominately for Pelvic Cancer
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Theatres - You will have the opportunity to participate and be trained in a wide range of major urological procedures including RALPS with our Da Vinci Robots.
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Ward duties - You will undertake daily ward rounds supporting the existing team of junior doctors and consultants with the Pelvic Patients.
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Academic/Research -The incumbent is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research, audit, quality improvement projects and teaching as well as lead research projects under the supervision of Consultants.
- On Call - You will participate in Pelvic On-Call Rota
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCS Part 1
- MRCS Part 2
Desirable criteria
- Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons or Equivalent
- Higher Degree
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
Experience
Essential criteria
- Core Trainee/SHO Experience of Urology
- Proven experience as a Middle Grade in Urology
- Operative experience in Pelvic Surgery
Desirable criteria
- Motivated to ensure the achievements of defined targets
- Undertaken research in relevant field
Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Interest in, and knowledge of medical audit and understands the principles of evidence-based audit
- An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
Leadership Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to motivate and develop junior medical and other stuff
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lillie Bonham
- Job title
- Assistant Service Manager - Southend
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01702 435555
- Additional information
Lillie Bonham - Please contact via email or teams message ([email protected])
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