About this role
Job summary
We areseeking to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic Consultant Urologistwith a specialist interest in Upper Tract Surgery, to join our expanding Urology team.
A Consultant is a senior and experienced clinician who works autonomously in one of the medical or surgical specialties and manages the delivery of care by other doctors (for example resident and some SAS doctors).Consultants serve as experts in their specialty and they have responsibility for the care of patients referred to them, even when care is carried out by others. A key aspect of the role is leading multidisciplinary teams delivering care. This involves being able to take an overview of the care pathway and managing other team members accordingly. Consultants are expected to be involved in the teaching and training of students and resident doctors, and to contribute to their specialty field through research and leadership.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will:
Ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained.
Working with your clinical director you will complete the in the attached job plan
Be responsible and accountable for the effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
Participate in the Consultant Peer Support Scheme ensuring personal attendance, when invited, at the Consultant Development Programme during your first year in post.
Be responsible for the clinical management of patients under your care.
Teaching and Training
With our team of Consultants, you will share responsibility for the recruitment, appointment and supervision of junior medical staff.
You will assign time to teaching and training of junior medical staff, contributing to post-graduate and continuing medical education. You will support the training of medical students as part of agreed teaching agreements with Hull York medical school.
Management and Governance
As a Consultant Urologist you will be responsible for the management, appraisal and discipline of junior doctors who are attached to you.
You will provide advice, as required, to the Executive and Trust Boards and to General Practitioners and other interested parties, on the provision and planning of clinical services locally, regionally and nationally in keeping with confidentiality agreements relating to Trust business.
About us
WORKING FOR OUR ORGANISATION
For further information on what it is like to work for out Trust, please visit:
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Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/managerat interview stage.
A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill. Knowledge of good medical practice and GMC requirements. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and audit. Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees. Able to teach clinical skills. Able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations. Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings. Written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues. Able to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies. Able & willing to take on leadership roles. Strategic thinker with enquiring, critical approach to work. Capable of building trust and confidence. Open to new ideas; willing to learn and develop. Able to work effectively despite pressures, and to cope with stressful situations in a calm and reflective manner. Contributes to improving patient experience and involving patients in decisions about their care. Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service. Understanding of current NHS issues. Able to organise and manage the department targets. Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service. Understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources. Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites. Willing to reside within a distance of 30 minutes or 10 miles by road from their principal place of work, unless agreed otherwise agreed with the Medical Director.
Qualifications and Training Essential
FCRS Urol or equivalent. Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice. Entry on the relevant GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - Or CESR. Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research in relevant Specialty. Substantive NHS experience. Experience of setting up and/or developing clinical services. Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees. Higher teaching qualification. Research experience & peer-reviewed journal publications. Experience in designing & implementing audit programmes. Successful completion of advanced communication skills training. Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.
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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)