Senior Clinical Fellows – Urology
Applications are invited for 3 Senior Clinical Fellows in Urology. This is a fixed term appointment for a period of 12 months. The post is based at Denmark Hill and the post holder will be expected to participate on the 1:8 middle grade rota. This is an excellent opportunity within the Urology department at Kings College NHS Trust.
Background
The Urology Department at King’s provides extensive emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to the Trust, and also has a vital part to play in the successful and timely delivery of services for patients with cancer. The Urology Department has pioneered innovative and award winning surgery at King’s over recent years, and seeks to continue to do so as part of the Trust’s evolving strategy to be a centre of excellence for ambulatory and short stay surgical care, for which the Trust was given formal recognition by the Department of Health in 2004 as one of five designated Centres of Training and Innovation in Elective Care (CITECs). King’s has pioneered laparoscopic surgery in Urology and has continued the tradition with dedicated operating theatres.
Responsibilities
- Take part in outpatient clinics and routine inpatient care as directed.
- Help run the Haematuria, prostate assessment and emergency follow‑up clinics.
- Participate in non‑resident on‑call rota.
- Assist in operating theatres (both inpatient and outpatient); scheduled into timetable.
- Arrange urgent theatre slots and ensure patients are adequately prepared for potential operative management of urological emergencies.
- Possibly rotate across Denmark Hill and Princess Royal sites to gain experience from both sites.
Career Development
This post is ideal for someone who wishes to gain more urological experience prior to applying for national selection into an ST role. It will provide exposure to core urology, laparoscopy and research.
Organisation
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust‑wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
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