Urology Surgical Fellow - New York, United States - The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Job summary

The Urology unit at The Royal Marsden is a multidisciplinary unit which focuses on the management and research of patients with four main urological cancers:

The Unit offers a comprehensive oncological urology service providing patients with a complete range of treatment options on site. Expanding diagnostic services provide a one stop clinic which is available to see patients with haematuria, raised PSA or other symptoms of urological cancers. The Unit is also happy to provide a second opinion to patients at any stage of their disease.

Start Date:

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under the supervision of Mr Alan Thompson, Mr Pardeep Kumar, Professor David Nicol, Mr Declan Cahill, Mr Eric Mayer and Mr Christopher Ogden and will spend time with the Medical and Clinical Oncologists on site.

The post holder will be expected to ensure adequate support is given to the Urology Team in all aspects of their service.

About us

The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK.

Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist the Consultant Surgeons in the provision of Urological Services including:

Clinics

The post holder will support new and follow-up urology clinics. This includes diagnostic and surveillance outpatient flexible cystoscopy clinics.

Theatres

The post holder will have the opportunity to participate and be trained in all major urological oncological procedures procedures appropriate to their level of training. Trainees will also be provided training in TRUS/MRI fusion and US guided template biopsies of the prostate. Approximately 3 lists/week also undertake endoscopic lower tract procedures for bladder cancer. Operative exposure also includes multispecialty procedures for pelvic exenteration involving colorectal, urology, gynaecology and plastic surgery.

Academic/Research

The incumbent is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research, audit, and teaching as well as lead research projects under the supervision of Consultants. Specifically, the post holder will be required to take part in research activities related to robotic surgery

Other

Attendance at multi-disciplinary meetings

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Status

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Personal Qualities

Essential