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The post holder will work as a Clinical Trust Fellow(ST3+) Urology  at Medway NHS Foundation Trust on a part-time basis, comprising five sessions per week for a fixed term of 12 months. The main duties will be outpatient clinics, assisting in theatre and providing ward-round cover when required, with appropriate consultant support.

Outpatient Clinics

• Assess new and follow-up patients, taking clinical histories, performing examinations and reviewing relevant investigations.

• Develop management plans, seeking consultant advice for complex cases or where senior input is required.

• Arrange investigations, review results and ensure findings are acted on promptly.

• Explain treatment options and next steps clearly to patients, supporting informed decisions about their care.

• Record clinic outcomes and ensure treatment and follow-up arrangements are clearly documented.

Theatre Duties

• Assist consultants in elective urology theatre lists.

• Undertake clinical tasks and procedures within their training and assessed competence, with appropriate supervision.

• Support preoperative preparation and postoperative care.

• Communicate relevant findings and ongoing care plans to the ward team.

Ward Cover

• Provide ward-round cover and review inpatients when required within the agreed working arrangements.

• Assess patients, review results and carry out agreed management plans.

• Recognise deterioration or complications and seek prompt consultant review when needed.

• Support discharge planning and ensure outstanding actions are clearly handed over.

Communication and Clinical Administration

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, correspondence and discharge information.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, GPs and other healthcare professionals.

• Work closely with nursing staff and administrative teams to arrange investigations, treatment and follow-up.

• Provide clear handovers to maintain continuity of care between working sessions.

Teaching and Professional Development

• Contribute to departmental teaching and support junior colleagues where appropriate.

• Participate in audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities within the agreed job plan.

• Complete mandatory training and maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.

• Follow Trust policies on patient safety, consent, confidentiality, safeguarding and infection prevention.

Working Arrangements

The allocation of the five weekly sessions will be agreed with the Clinical Lead, including time for clinical administration and relevant professional activities. Any changes to clinic, theatre or ward duties will be discussed and managed within the agreed part-time working arrangements.