Job summary
This is a great opportunity for a enthusiastic candidate to further their Urology experience by developing their knowledge and clinical skills. The role involves regular elective operating, outpatient clinics, diagnostics (TP Biopsy, Urodynamics, Flexible cystoscopy) and full participation in a 1:7 non-resident on-call rota all under Consultant supervision.
Main duties of the job
The weekday daytime oncall is resident and involves ward round with the Consultant and SHO, performing emergency procedures under supervision and supporting the on-call and urology SHOs to provide excellent emergency care.
About us
The department of Urology is a member of the Surgical Directorate, well known in the region for providing excellent patient care as well as exceptional training for the specialist registrars and junior doctors. The Department of Urology enjoys close links with The Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH), with a weekly joint Specialist MDT for prostatic, bladder and penile cancers. There is a Specialist Renal MDT hosted by Frimley Park Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Elective activity takes place at Wexham Park Hospital and Heatherwood hospital. This is all done in a supervised environment with face-to-face, telephone clinics and diagnostic procedures. The operating lists focus on core urology, stone disease, female/functional urology, superficial bladder cancer and andrology.
There are weekly departmental MDT and xray meetings to discuss complex cases. Weekly departmental teaching is an opportunity to improve knowledge and work towards ST3 applications or FRCS Urol.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Elective activity takes place at Wexham Park Hospital and Heatherwood hospital. This is all done in a supervised environment with face-to-face, telephone clinics and diagnostic procedures. The operating lists focus on core urology, stone disease, female/functional urology, superficial bladder cancer and andrology.
There are weekly departmental MDT and xray meetings to discuss complex cases. Weekly departmental teaching is an opportunity to improve knowledge and work towards ST3 applications or FRCS Urol.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB, BS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
- Understanding of the basic principles of research
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
Specific Competencies
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g. able to write legible records
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload
- Demonstrates ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
- Respects and promotes individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
Professional/Specialist/Functional Experience
Essential
- 4 years post qualification experience of which 2 years must be in a urology/general surgery post at ST1/2 level or equivalent
- Demonstrates experience of teaching and training ST1/2 or equivalent and F1s
- Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking, etc.
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
Desirable
- Experience working at middle grade in a surgical speciality
- Has participated in clinical audit
- Previous Research experience
- Ability to apply research to clinical problems
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust, available at: http://www.frimleyhealth.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FH-our-values-for-internet.docx
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB, BS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or equivalent
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
- Understanding of the basic principles of research
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
Specific Competencies
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g. able to write legible records
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload
- Demonstrates ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
- Respects and promotes individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
Professional/Specialist/Functional Experience
Essential
- 4 years post qualification experience of which 2 years must be in a urology/general surgery post at ST1/2 level or equivalent
- Demonstrates experience of teaching and training ST1/2 or equivalent and F1s
- Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking, etc.
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
Desirable
- Experience working at middle grade in a surgical speciality
- Has participated in clinical audit
- Previous Research experience
- Ability to apply research to clinical problems
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust, available at: http://www.frimleyhealth.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FH-our-values-for-internet.docx
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
