Urology Clinical Research Fellow | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,923 - £55,329 1B 40% Banding Supplement, per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, E9 6SR |
| Company: | Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6229847/293-SWNS-MED-0169 |
Summary
This is a post in adult Urology, based clinically at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, London for 12 months (from October) with possibility to extend for a further 12 months. The post combines a busy ‘core urology’ service and educational component post with a unique opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge research and innovation with colleagues at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), Barts Health NHS Trust, and the North East London Cancer Alliance. The post is designed to offer junior surgical trainees planning a career in urology, the opportunity to extend their clinical experience in urological surgery while carrying out exciting research and innovation projects. The post is not recognised for training but offers clinical and research experience which will aid future application to National Recruitment. The post would be particularly suitable for trainees between Core Surgical Training and entering a Urology Specialist Training Programme, but more experienced candidates will also be considered. If deemed appropriate, a more substantial project can be developed for a higher degree such as MD and PhD pending external salary funding.
The clinical aspect of the post focuses on strengthening core urology skills and knowledge, under direct supervision of Clinical Supervisor: Miss Jhumur Pati. In the department there are 4 consultant urological surgeons together with 4 other urology middle grades, an FY1 trainee and 5 Urology Clinical Nurse Specialists. There are daily ward rounds for in-patients and in-patient referrals from other teams where the registrars are expected to assess and outline management, supported by an FY1 trainee and with close consultant supervision. The unit is very well-regarded amongst local urology trainees for general urology training.
The research aspects of the post will predominantly focus on prospective clinical research and innovation in the field of prostate and bladder cancer diagnostics (Research Supervisor: Mr Prabhakar Rajan, Barts Health NHS Trust and QMUL). A major priority will be the support of a North East London Cancer Alliance-funded project on ADXBLADDER molecular urine testing for suspected bladder cancers to avoid unnecessary investigations for non-visible haematuria patients.
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Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care trust which provides hospital and community health services for Hackney, the city and surrounding communities. The Trust provides a full range of adult, older people’s and children’s services across medical and surgical specialties.
Ranked in the top 10 in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK's leading research-intensive higher education institutions, delivering world class education and knowledge transfer across a wide range of subjects in the Humanities and Social Sciences, Medicine and Dentistry and Science and Engineering.
Start date: 01/10/2024
The post holders will be expected to work as part of a cohesive team with all other members of the Urology department. They will conduct remote or face-to-face outpatient clinics to assess new and follow-up patients. The Urology unit endeavours to assess all in-patient referrals within 24 hours (Mon-Fri) and with the help of junior surgical staff, investigations are done so that management decisions are taken efficiently. It is important that the post holder communicates well with their surgical and urology colleagues to expedite in-patient care. It is encouraged that all cases will be discussed with the Urology Consultant on-call, to ensure appropriate management plans are in place.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024
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