Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS invites applications for Professor (Clinical) with interests in Uro-oncology in the Department of Surgery and Cancer within the Faculty of Medicine. APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Role: Professor (Clinical) of Uro-oncology
Salary: £84,559 to £114,003 pa + £2,162 London Allowance
Tenure: Full-time, permanent
Location: Hammersmith Campus
Closing Date: 21st March 22 Midnight GMT
About the RoleThe new post will drive and build on an ambition to deliver world-class healthcare integrated to world-class clinical and translational research in urology. Working alongside Professor Hashim Ahmed, Chair of Urology, the postholder will build on the international programme of clinical and research activity within Imperial Urology building their own programme of work within Imperial Bladder & Renal with synergy alongside the other urological sections (Imperial Prostate, Imperial Functional, Imperial Andrology, Imperial Endourology) and other broader clinical and research programmes in Imperial and the wider care sector. The appointee will have appropriate research office and laboratory facilities in the Hammersmith Campus with clinical office space at Charing Cross Hospital with Honorary Consultant status with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Teaching and research are considered an integral part of the post. The post will involve the usual administrative duties associated with a busy academic and research-active environment and the appointee will be expected to enhance the academic standing of the Department of Surgery and Cancer. This appointment is a central element of the academic development of urology particularly revolving around its priorities in early diagnosis, surgical technologies and robotics within the Department of Surgery and Cancer.
About the Role
The new post will drive and build on an ambition to deliver world-class healthcare integrated to world-class clinical and translational research in urology. Working alongside Professor Hashim Ahmed, Chair of Urology, the postholder will build on the international programme of clinical and research activity within Imperial Urology building their own programme of work within Imperial Bladder & Renal with synergy alongside the other urological sections (Imperial Prostate, Imperial Functional, Imperial Andrology, Imperial Endourology) and other broader clinical and research programmes in Imperial and the wider care sector. The appointee will have appropriate research office and laboratory facilities in the Hammersmith Campus with clinical office space at Charing Cross Hospital with Honorary Consultant status with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Teaching and research are considered an integral part of the post. The post will involve the usual administrative duties associated with a busy academic and research-active environment and the appointee will be expected to enhance the academic standing of the Department of Surgery and Cancer. This appointment is a central element of the academic development of urology particularly revolving around its priorities in early diagnosis, surgical technologies and robotics within the Department of Surgery and Cancer.
Job ResponsibilitiesThe appointee will contribute to the academic aims of the department by: • Planning and directing relevant translational science research programmes • Planning and leading innovative, interdisciplinary research • Successfully attracting funds for research initiatives • Extending and interlinking the research strengths already existing within Imperial College across the Faculties in his/her field of research • Participating in the planning, design and execution of teaching including postgraduate teaching and research supervision and undergraduate teaching • Participating in postgraduate training and courses for junior and senior doctors in training • Responsibility for patient care and the running of the elective and emergency clinical service at Charing Cross Hospital in conjunction with colleagues.
Job Responsibilities
The appointee will contribute to the academic aims of the department by: • Planning and directing relevant translational science research programmes • Planning and leading innovative, interdisciplinary research • Successfully attracting funds for research initiatives • Extending and interlinking the research strengths already existing within Imperial College across the Faculties in his/her field of research • Participating in the planning, design and execution of teaching including postgraduate teaching and research supervision and undergraduate teaching • Participating in postgraduate training and courses for junior and senior doctors in training • Responsibility for patient care and the running of the elective and emergency clinical service at Charing Cross Hospital in conjunction with colleagues.
Selection Criteria The successful applicant will be expected to have an international profile in urological research and a clinical programme of expertise in urologic oncology, particularly in bladder cancer and robotic surgery. S/he will have demonstrated consistent success in obtaining research grants/funding and delivering a translational programme in urological cancers with a strong publication record. All members of clinical academic staff are expected to be active and highly respected in clinical practice, in research, publishing papers in leading journals, attending conferences, supervising research students and obtaining funding to support their students and research activities.
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will be expected to have an international profile in urological research and a clinical programme of expertise in urologic oncology, particularly in bladder cancer and robotic surgery. S/he will have demonstrated consistent success in obtaining research grants/funding and delivering a translational programme in urological cancers with a strong publication record. All members of clinical academic staff are expected to be active and highly respected in clinical practice, in research, publishing papers in leading journals, attending conferences, supervising research students and obtaining funding to support their students and research activities.
Additional RequirementsClinical Academic appointments require checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service or DBS, (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)). As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate. Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found on the Home Office website or by telephoning 03000 200 190. You may also wish to view the College’s DBS webpage for policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information. Clinical academic appointments are conditional on medical clearance by the College Occupational Health Service and by the relevant Trust’s Occupational Health Service that the candidate is fit for the employment.
Additional Requirements
Clinical Academic appointments require checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service or DBS, (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)). As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate. Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found on the Home Office website or by telephoning 03000 200 190. You may also wish to view the College’s DBS webpage for policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information. Clinical academic appointments are conditional on medical clearance by the College Occupational Health Service and by the relevant Trust’s Occupational Health Service that the candidate is fit for the employment.
How To ApplyFor informal discussions about the post, please contact Professor George Hanna, the Head of the Department of Surgery and Cancer at email g.hanna@imperial.ac.uk For further information on the recruitment process please contact: Maria Monteiro, Senior Appointments Manager, email: m.monteiro@imperial.ac.uk Telephone: +44 (0)207 594 5498 Candidates are required to complete an online application via our website via THIS LINK at and upload their full Curriculum Vitae, covering letter and any additional related documents.
How To Apply
For informal discussions about the post, please contact Professor George Hanna, the Head of the Department of Surgery and Cancer at email g.hanna@imperial.ac.uk For further information on the recruitment process please contact: Maria Monteiro, Senior Appointments Manager, email: m.monteiro@imperial.ac.uk Telephone: +44 (0)207 594 5498 Candidates are required to complete an online application via our website via THIS LINK at and upload their full Curriculum Vitae, covering letter and any additional related documents.
