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Job summary

Main area
Urology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
309-UCLH-5145
Employer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Westmoreland Street
Town
London
Salary
£70,387 - £80,465 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/10/2024 23:59

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Principal Clinical Scientist – Urodynamics & Clinical Instrumentation

NHS AfC: Band 8b

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Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated healthcare scientist to join our team for 12 months as maternity leave cover. This role is based in the Urology department, providing the urodynamic service for outpatient, ambulatory and video urodynamics.  The successful candidate with be a key part of the multidisciplinary team, working with complex urology patients and will join one of the largest urology departments in the UK providing highly specialist care for patients from across the UK and abroad. 

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

Main duties of the job

The principal aim of this post is to lead, supervise, maintain and develop services requiring urodynamics, with particular emphasis on providing routine clinical diagnostic services in Urology to University College Hospitals, University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. 

There is a significant direct clinical aspect to the post in the provision of urodynamics services in the Trust. This involves directing and carrying out Pressure/Flow Studies (also known as Cystometrogram or CMG in the Out-Patients Department (OPD), and Video-Cystometrogram, or VCMG, in the Uro-radiology Department) to demonstrate specific clinical symptoms. It involves patient contact, interpretation of clinical investigations and reporting findings to referring clinicians. A high degree of technical and scientific skill and a sound understanding of the clinical background are required. A thorough understanding of all equipment used and their limitations are essential.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. 
 
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: 
 
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) 
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery 
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital 
Eastman Dental Hospital 
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine 
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre 
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases 
University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street 
 
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. 
 
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. 

Department of Urology

The department offers comprehensive care for the whole spectrum of Urology services and is split into 5 sub-groups, the teams work together closely along with other services such as gynaecology, women’s health, assisted conception unit, oncology and the Uro-radiology.

•    Reconstructive Urology
•    Functional, Reconstructive, Adolescent (FRA)
•    Stones and Endourology (including Lithotripsy)
•    Andrology
•    Uro-oncology

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* 

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.  

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. 

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • First and Higher Degrees in a Physical Science, Engineering or equivalent
  • Eligibility for State Registration as a Clinical Scientist
  • Membership of a relevant Professional Institute
  • PhD or equivalent research experience
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD and in-service training and meetings
Desirable criteria
  • PhD or equivalent research experience
  • Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience working in a scientific healthcare environment
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in routine clinical urodynamics measurement

Communication

Desirable criteria
  • Record of published papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals
  • Record of presenting work at major scientific meetings

Specific Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to manage technical projects

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alice Rickarby
Job title
General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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