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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services for a catchment area of up over 1 million people. Our vision is “to provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most”, reflecting the utmost importance that we attach to the quality of care and experience that each and every one of our patients receives.
We provide specialist services in radiotherapy, neonatalogy, paediatrics, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, rheumatology, medicine and surgery. Every year our 7,000 staff treat people from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to us by around 100 local GP surgeries and other acute hospitals and primary care Trusts around the country. We are involved in the teaching and training of a wide range of health professionals, in partnership with the University of East Anglia and other local education providers.
Contact
- Address
- 20 Rouen road
- Norwich
- Norfolk
- NR1 1QQ
- Contact Number
- 01603 286286
Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology (FNUU & Reconstructive)
Closed for applications on: 3-Aug-2024 00:01
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 3-Aug-2024 00:01
Key details
Location
- Site
- NNUH
- Town
- Norwich
- Postcode
- NR3 7UY
- Major / Minor Region
- Norfolk
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover Oct 24-25)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £55,329 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Senior Clinical Fellow)
Specialty
- Main area
- Urology
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused
We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect
We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity
We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication
We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Excellence
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
Wish you were here? So do we.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.
Job overview
This is a full time, fixed term Maternity cover Senior Fellow appointment to the Norfolk and Waveney Urology service, providing care across three Acute Trusts. It is expected that the post holder will be trained in general urology.
The Urology department at Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Fellow in Female, Functional, Urodynamic and Reconstructive (FNUU) Urology based at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). The programme is set for the academic year 2024/2025 and will run for 12 months. We aim to deliver a comprehensive training programme in FNUU and reconstructive urology including video and ambulatory urodynamics, male and female incontinence and major urological reconstruction. We are a high-volume centre working closely with our Urogynaecology, Plastics, Paediatric and Colorectal colleagues across established MDT’s and envisage that this fellowship will equip the appointee with the skills required to establish themselves as a Urology Consultant with a special interest in FNUU.
Advert
This post is most suitable for Post FRCS (Urol) or for equivalent candidates and who are post CCT (or equivalent) ready to focus on sub-speciality training in female, functional and reconstructive urological surgery. The successful applicant will join an innovative department with excellent opportunities for both clinical/surgical experience, research and for continuing medical education.
The role involves a 1 in 10 middle grade on-call with support from an FY/CT/PA/UNP during the day and the on-call consultant. The selected candidate will work in collaboration with urology middle grades, consultants, urology nurse practitioners physician associates, ST, CT, and FY colleagues, providing care for urology patients within the hospital, handling emergencies, and accepting referrals from other specialties.
Working for our organisation
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
Visa and Immigration
If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.
Travelling to work
Staff parking is available onsite; however, this is limited during core working hours. We have more capacity in the evening and at weekends and can usually provide spaces during those hours.
We look to allocate these spaces fairly. Our Travel Office have a set of criteria that staff must meet in order to qualify. If you qualify for a space, you may be placed on a waiting list if we are at full capacity.
The NNUH is served by a number of public buses, and we offer generously discounted monthly passes with First Bus & Konect.
The Costessey Park and Ride runs regularly each day from 06:30 (from P&R) to 20:45 (from NNUH) and this service is free for NHS staff. There is a regular Thickthorn P&R service as well which is free. Applications to the Travel Office are required for this service. We also have a discounted service from the airport P&R if you purchase a bundle. Please see Konect website for further details.
The NNUH host multiple bicycle racks and a salary sacrifice scheme. We also benefit from a Beryl station onsite.
If you work at another Trust site, please discuss travel and parking arrangements at interview.
DBS
If this post involves working with children or adults the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check known as a DBS check.
If you are a new employee or registering with the Staff Bank you will need to meet the cost of this unless your salary is less than point 9 of Afc
NHS Service
Should you be appointed to the post we will need to establish any previous NHS service via the ESR IAT and we will accept the submission of your application as your agreement to this.
UK Registration
You will need to have current UK professional registration where this is a requirement of the role.
Application
Following candidate feedback and to reduce our dependency on paper, all our communication with you regarding your application will be by email so could you please check your e-mails (and Spam) regularly.
We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. We recognise there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and if you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the person specification and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by indicating this in the relevant section on your application.
We look forward to receiving your application and if you do not hear within the next four weeks this will usually mean that you have not been short-listed. However, if you wish to confirm this please contact the person indicated on the advert.
Flexibility
Whilst every effort will be made to recruit to the post as it is advertised, there may be occasions where we consider alternative working patterns, such as part time working, or contract types, such as secondments, depending on circumstances. Should you wish to work in a different working pattern to that stated in our advertisement, please indicate this in the supporting statement to your application.
Useful Information
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Website
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS/MRCS equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- ALS
- IELTS etc. level 7.0 overall
Desirable criteria
- FRCS(Urol) or equivalent
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- Computer literate
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Motivated, trustworthy and well organised
- Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience SHO/STR or above
- Knowledge & understanding of UK hospital systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Evidence of training progression
- Clinical Knowledge & Expertise; appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection. Understands principles of clinical governance in clinical practice
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs with awareness of own limitations and the ability to know when to consult senior advice
- Proficiency in minor and intermediate urological surgery
Desirable criteria
- Minimum of 36 months experience in Urology
- Competence in general urology and emergency management of unselected on call
- Evidence of a commitment to a career in FNUU urology
Academic Achievements
Essential criteria
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles of audit and research
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Other
Essential criteria
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives’ dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Full immunisation status in accordance with Occupational Health
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Will Finch
- Job title
- Clinical Director for Urology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Mrs Ruth Doherty
Consultant Urological Surgeon
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