Ward Clerk Supervisor AMU

Job overview

The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and these posts present an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.

The appointment is for a Full time Senior clinical fellow working across ELHT.

With this appointment there will be 8 full time Urology registrars supporting a 1:8 on-call rota.

There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has two NHS commissioned da Vinci robots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial and radical nephrectomies. Cystectomy procedures are currently not performed at ELHT but this is under review. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures.

Main duties of the job

The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and this post presents an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.

There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist. The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has two NHS commissioned da Vinci robots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial and radical nephrectomies. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures.

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation formed by the merger of hospital and community services in East Lancashire. We provide a broad range of acute and community services to the local population in addition to some specialist services to a wider population. We are a clinically led, managerially supported organisation.

Working for our organisation

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 9,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

A satisfactory medical examination is a condition of employment for Medical and Dental staff in the NHS.

Candidates are requested to note that any person recommended for appointment in connection with this post will be referred to the DBS (Disclosure & Barring System) for their clearance.

We are a highly motivated and cohesive team dedicated to providing an excellent service for our patients. The programme of support for each individual doctor will be flexible depending on his/her particular needs and experience.

We have a strong emphasis on training and have a strong commitment to support, mentorship and development of all of our staff and have regular multidisciplinary meetings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants will hold Full registration with GMC and a licence to practise

Applicants must possess the following skills, Able to fully integrate within the Urology unit . Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues both medical and non-medical, evidence of good team worker

The candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team approach alongside of medical staff, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals. Clinical research, quality improvement and service development are actively encouraged.

The postholder will be part of the middle grade on-call rota, which is 1:8 non resident and supported by junior on call tier who undertake the 1 st on call management of emergency Urology patients.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information.

Person specification Attainments Essential criteria

• MBChB or equivalent
• MRCS or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practise

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate thesis

Training Essential criteria

• Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within the speciality
• Expertise in Urology
• Sufficient experience to join the Urology on call rota

Experience Essential criteria

• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Evidence of teaching
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation

Desirable criteria

• Publications in refereed journals
• Commitment to ongoing research and involvement in clinical trials

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