About this role
Job summary
This full-time position is for a Specialty Doctor with substantial experience in Urology. It offers a unique and exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join and contribute to the Urology team. The successful candidate will primarily work supporting a busy department that handles both emergency and elective cases.
The post will offer valuable experience in managing both acute and elective urology patients. During the Consultants' on-call week, daily Post-Take Ward Rounds will be conducted, with no routine clinical activities scheduled.
The role also requires gaining familiarity with the pre-, peri-, and post-operative care of surgical patients, as well as acquiring practical skills relevant to the post holder's level of training to effectively support the Urology department.
Main duties of the job
To undertake clinical responsibility for a range of urological patients, in agreement with relevant consultants teams.
To maximise the use of available theatre lists and clinics where appropriate and his/her expertise allow.
To be jointly responsible, together with the Registrar and Specialty Doctors, for the daily running of the ward and the care of the inpatients.
To participate in the Urology (middle-grade) On Call rota.
To promote the development of multi-disciplinary teams and shared responsibility for the provision of care to patients.
To support the development of clinical governance, using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk.
To work with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the department.
To participate in departmental teaching and to ensure continued professional development.
About us
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds -- especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff -- see the attached leaflet for details and are proud to be a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered. Join us and help make a difference in our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
To undertake clinical responsibility for a range of urological patients, in agreement with relevant consultants teams.
To maximise the use of available theatre lists and clinics where appropriate and his/her expertise allow.
To be jointly responsible, together with the Registrar and Specialty Doctors, for the daily running of the ward and the care of the inpatients.
To participate in the Urology (middle-grade) On Call rota.
To promote the development of multi-disciplinary teams and shared responsibility for the provision of care to patients.
To support the development of clinical governance, using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk.
To work with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the department.
To participate in departmental teaching and to ensure continued professional development.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
FRCS/MRCS GMC Registration
Knowledge/Skills/Clinical Expertise Essential
Two years post fellowship / membership experience Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within speciality Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients and seek advice when needed Competent in Flexible Cystoscopy and Transrectal Ultrasound / Prostate Biopsy
Desirable
Able to perform basic surgical interventions such as scrotal explorations for testicular torsions etc and able to stent ureters in case of emergency
Leadership/Management Skills Essential
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
Desirable
Experience of audit management
Academic Achievements (including research and publications) Essential
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
Publications in referred journals
Teaching and Training Essential
Experience of supervising F1/2 and CT's Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable
Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Interpersonal Skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to continuing Medical Education Ability to work in a team Good interpersonal skills
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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)