About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above post in Urology at Northampton General Hospital.
This post is to join the Registrar tier of the Urology Rota, with elective activity primarily in Urology.
Main duties of the job
Prior NHS experience is an essential requirement. The department has had excellent recent success in Trust Grade doctors obtaining Urology ST3 training numbers. This job does not include any regular night or weekend on calls, nor any general surgical on calls. The successful candidate will be on a one in three rota, (see template below) with on-calls covering Urology referrals/admissions 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday. The remaining time will be spent in elective Urology, with ward cover but also excellent exposure to theatres and the One Stop Urology clinic.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Urology Registrar to join our supportive and forward-thinking Urology Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor looking to strengthen their clinical experience, develop their surgical skills and build a portfolio for future career progression. Previous NHS experience is essential. The department has an established track record of supporting Trust Grade Registrars to successfully progress through national Urology ST3 selection.
We also welcome more senior candidates, with experience of supporting doctors pursuing the FRCS (Urol) examination and CESR pathway. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality elective and emergency urological services, gaining experience across outpatient clinics, diagnostic services and core urological procedures. The department offers exposure to a broad range of specialist procedures and techniques, including percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), robotic prostatectomy, brachytherapy, laparoscopic nephrectomy, UroLift, holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), and flexible ureterorenoscopy with laser treatment.
There are also opportunities to participate in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit, alongside involvement in departmental and undergraduate medical education. The department actively encourages registrars to contribute to teaching and the continued development of the service. The department has strengthened its emergency urology provision through the development of a dedicated 1 in 7 non-resident middle-grade on-call rota, supported by a Urology SHO-equivalent doctor during working hours. This provides an opportunity to develop experience in the assessment and management of emergency urological presentations within a supportive clinical team.
As stated in the attached Job Description and Personal Specification document
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with General Medical Council & Licence to practice
- NHS Experience
- Evidence of completion of Foundation Training, or equivalent
Desirable
- Possession of MRCS
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of surgery or urology as a postgraduate
- Surgical operative experience as evidenced by a surgical logbook
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Teaching experience
- Publications in recognised (speciality) journals
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Core urological skills and management
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Pursuing a career in urology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northampton
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)