Post CCT Urology Fellow

This is a one-year ST3 (update to ST7) level Urological Fellow position designed to deliver advanced surgical training in all aspects of urological surgery. The postholder’s time will be spent equally in the perioperative care of patients, urological procedure lists and operating theatres including robotic surgery under close supervision of the consultants. There will be ample time to undertake or complete a research project, carry out audits and engage in teaching. Interested candidates can apply for higher degrees to enhance their research activities. If the candidate has USMLE the job can be entwined with our sister institutions in The Middle East and USA.

Cleveland Clinic is one of the leading healthcare providers in the world and ranked as number two. Our parent unit, Glickman urological institute is ranked as number two in the world. It is a patient centered and not-for-profit healthcare establishment that integrates clinical care with research and medical education. Cleveland Clinic London Hospital is located at 33 Grosvenor Place, near Buckingham Palace, in the heart of London’s Belgravia district. It is a multispecialty hospital with 185 beds, including 29 ICU beds, 8 operating theatres, a full imaging suite, endoscopy unit, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology labs.

The Department of Urology consists of leading Surgeons drawn from tertiary centres across London. The post holder will gain exposure to urological management of patients and operative training. The department offers all aspects of urological surgery including:

• Complex pelvic surgery including exenteration
• Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy, Cystectomy, partial nephrectomy etc
• Multidisciplinary pelvic floor surgery
• Sacral Neuromodulation
• Upper & Lower tract stone management
• Endoscopic management of lower tract obstruction & superficial TCC
• Non reconstructive Andrology
• Open & Robotic reconstructive urology
• Inguinoscrotal urological surgery

A significant part of the time will be spent in the operating theatres where the postholder will be involved in all urological surgeries. They will also be expected to join Colorectal and gynaecological lists when the urology team is not operating, this will broaden the post holder’s surgical exposure and prepare them for future career in multidisciplinary surgery. Attendance will also be expected at all the MDT’s and the monthly governance meetings. The postholder would also be expected to assist the M&M lead with organization and presentation of the cases. The postholder would also be expected to undertake one research project and one quality improvement project during the post.

Job Responsibilities:

• Clinical: Working as a part of the Urological Surgical department workforce covering an average fill of 5 inpatients on the 5th floor and outliers. Working collaboratively with specialist consultants and nursing professionals to ensure that patients’ treatment and care needs are met. Managing surgical patients who are undergoing urological surgical operations under consultant supervision. Leading and assisting with new admissions and inpatient consultations, including morning and evening multidisciplinary ward rounds.
• Professional: Taking part in clinical governance, education, training, and research to continuously improve and strive for excellence. Participating in the regular in-house learning sessions and other educational activities as well as taking up educational responsibilities. Adhering to the best practice guidelines, clinical audits, and governance. Active involvement in clinical governance meetings, including but not limited to mortality review, safety event reporting, peer review, and other relevant activities. Continual commitment, and participation in mandatory trainings, including Epic electronic medical record system.

Personal Specification:

• Qualifications and Training: MBBS or equivalent, Fully registered with the GMC and current license to practice, Current UK visa or permission to work, MRCS or equivalent, Intercalated BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent, Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where research thesis not part of first medical degree).
• Experience: Candidate has completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least 18 months of which must have been within Urology. Demonstrates ability to perform surgical procedures. Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate. Appropriate clinical and technical skills and abilities. Knowledge of Clinical Governance. Previous involvement in Audit/research project(s).
• Skills, knowledge and competencies: Ability to organize and prioritize clinical needs. Evidence of diagnostic skills, and clinical judgment. Competent in the perioperative management of surgical patients including the basic assessment, investigation, and management. Competent in routine clinical skills including venipuncture, blood cultures, arterial sampling, nasogastric tube and urethral catheters. Information technology skills using electronic patient care systems. Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Personal Skills: Commitment to good team working and relationships. Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality). Good leadership skills. Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure. Demonstrates empathy and understanding. Supportive and caring attitude to patients and colleagues.

Cleveland Clinic is one of the leading providers of specialised medical care in the world, providing clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes for almost 6 million patient visits per year across more than 200 locations. We employ over 80,000 caregivers worldwide and continue to drive innovation in healthcare.