Job summary
Imperial College Health NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for applicants to apply for a Senior Clinical Fellow post in Urology specialising in Prostate Cancer Focal Therapy. This Fellowship will be for a fixed term period of 12 months to commence in October 2024.
The post holder will form part of the multi-disciplinary team that deliver Focal Therapy treatments for Prostate Cancer under the supervision of Professor Hashim Ahmed, Mr Taimur Shah and Mr Manit Arya. The post holder will be part of the team delivering care to patients in theatre, outpatients and on the wards.
Working as part of a team at the forefront of surgical innovation, the post-holder will also have access to training opportunities. Involvement in research project(s) that might be used to build work towards an MD/PhD would be encouraged and supported through the Imperial Clinical Academic Urology programme with support from Professor Ahmed, core research staff in the trials units and translational researchers in the west London region.
For further details please contact:
Simi Thankaraj [email protected] - Deputy General Manager
To gain clinical information about the spec of the role contact Taimur Shah [email protected]
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will form part of the urology team focused on the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer using minimally invasive treatments. During their time in the urology department, the post holder can expect to improve their clinical and surgical skills in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. The post holder will be trained in Focal Therapy for prostate cancer, including both HIFU and Cryotherapy.
- The post holder will attend the specialist MDT for prostate cancer and will be part of the post-MDT outpatient clinic.
- The post holder will be expected to take an active role in managing patient pathways, this will include undertaking regular clinics and diagnostic lists.
- The post holder will have the opportunity to complete at least one research project and write a minimum of one peer reviewed publication. This would be supported through the Imperial Clinical Academic Urology programme with support from Professor Hashim Ahmed, Mr Mathias Winkler, core research staff in the trials units, and translational researchers in the west London region.
- The post holder will help to train junior specialist trainees and to actively contribute to fortnightly departmental education meetings.
- During a twelve-month period the appointee can expect to see all common urological oncology problems and pathologies, and in addition will see a variety of more unusual and general urology conditions.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will provide high quality care to patients in urology.
- The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration.
- To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
- To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities.
- To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
- To take an active role in managing patient pathways in their respective area.
- To undertake administrative duties associated with their patients in line with departmental guidelines.
- To support with the training of junior specialist trainees and other junior doctors in the Urology department.
- To oversee the appropriate booking of prostate cancer theatre lists.
- To demonstrate excellent leadership skills within the wider urology team.
- To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.
- Adhere to Trust / departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC register / licensed Medical Practitioner
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree relevant to Urology
- FRCS in Urology (or equivalent)
Relevant experience in specialty / sub specialty
Essential
- Experience in Urology and sub-speciality experience in urological cancer.
- Evidence of competence and experience of appropriate independent decision-making out-of-hours (when not directly supervised).
Clinical skills
Essential
- Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- Knowing when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows excellent aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in the various different clinical settings required in the job.
- Evidence of accuracy, care and timely recording of all necessary clinical data, both written and electronic.
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
Desirable
- Regular audit presentations
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research.
- Evidence of previous presentations and publications
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/post graduates and junior medical staff
Language & Communication skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Rd
London
W6 8RF