North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Hospital, Bristol

Clinical Research Fellow in Urology ST3+

The Bristol Urological Institute wishes to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow in Urology to commence March 2023, initially for one year with further extension dependent on satisfactory progress.

The successful candidate will have dedicated research sessions and will be encouraged to undertake a structured research project leading to a higher degree (MD Res or PhD). There is also general urology commitments as part of this post.

It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.

Overseas applicants are expected to be eligible for registration with the General Medical Council and have passed the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall score of 7.5. This must be clearly outlined on application. Please check the GMC website for details.

Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.

Main duties of the job

The Bristol Urological Institute wishes to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow in Urology to commence March 2023, initially for one year with further extension dependent on satisfactory progress.

This post is best suited for candidates wishing to take time out of training to gain a higher degree or those more junior trainees wishing to spend a period in research while consolidating their urological experience before entering into a Higher Surgical Training Program.

Previous hands on UK experience, or equivalent and MRCS is essential. North Bristol NHS Trust has teaching status and is linked with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.

Teaching

We have an active teaching program at the Bristol Urological Institute 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 cancer multidisciplinary team meetings

Grand Rounds - Regular postgraduate lectures

Weekly X-ray meeting

Research

1/2 day dedicated research session is provided for all fellows/SpRs. There is opportunity for research projects in several clinical and basic science areas, best suited to the career progression of the successful applicant.

About us

Southmead Hospital offers a comprehensive Urology service through the Bristol Urological Institute. The Institute is a tertiary referral Centre and has gained a global reputation and has become a major National and International Education Centre. The teaching program has evolved into an increasing number of national meetings, including operative courses, and an impressive database of research publications has been achieved. The BUI has a dedicated Learning and Research Facility.

The Department has 3 dedicated theatres (including 2 Robotic Theatres), an Outpatients Department, a Urodynamics Service as well as an on-site Lithotripsy Service serviced by the latest Stortz Modulith SLX-F2. There is a large Intensive Care Unit and Renal Transplant Unit on site which supports the work of the Department.

The BUI has a Da Vinci Robot in a dedicated theatre to support its oncological work as the Network Centre for the South West. We are proud to be a Teaching Hospital. The Department is committed to providing a number of highly specialised services as well as routine procedures, and attracts a large number of inpatient and outpatient referrals from outside the District. All general urological services are offered, with specialist services in the following areas: Urological Cancer Management, Functional and Reconstructive Urology, Stone Disease Management and Renal Failure.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Research Fellow in Urology ST3+

The Bristol Urological Institute wishes to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow in Urology to commence in March 2023, initially for one year with further extension dependent on satisfactory progress.

The successful candidate will have dedicated research sessions and will be encouraged to undertake a structured research project leading to a higher degree (MD Res or PhD).

On Calls:

1 in 12 week on call 1 in 12 weekend on call

1 in 12 weekend ward cover 1 in 12 night on call

Person Specification

Basic Qualification/Prizes

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC
• MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Prizes
• FRCS (Urol)

Post Grad Qualification

Essential

• Evidence of training progression

Desirable

• ATLS/ALS

Experience

Essential

• Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems & practices (or equivalent).
• 3 years post qualification experience including 12 months in Urology (at least)

Desirable

• Experience in urology at Spr level

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Competent in peri-operative management of Urology patients
• Experience outpatient management of urology patients.
• Endoscopic skills.
• Able to deal with urological emergencies at registrar level
• Able to carry out diagnostic procedures (flexible cystoscopy, TRUS biopsy of prostate, rigid cystoscopy) independently

Desirable

• Evidence of contribution to published research

Communication

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

Practical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post including on-call commitments if applicable

Clinical Audit

Essential

• To have completed an Audit Project

Desirable

• To have completed the audit cycle

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead

Bristol

BS10 5NB

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