Job summary
Trust Doctor in Urology
This post will provide training opportunities in operating theatre (inpatient and daycase), diagnostics and outpatient clinics, along with management of emergencies and elective inpatients. The post would be tailored to the level of experience and training of the appointee.From an educational perspective, there will be opportunities in running supervised audits, presentations and teaching. Publication and presentation of work at international and national meetings is very much encouraged and supported.
The urology department comprises 9 full time consultants, Urology ST registrars, Senior clinical fellows, one surgical education fellow, one CT, two FY2s and three FY1. The department is supported by a number of specialist nurses and cancer nurse specialists. Diagnostic and local anaesthetic treatment services are provided within the on-site dedicated urology diagnostic and treatment unit, including flexible cystoscopy, urodynamics, TULA and LATP.
The department provides subspecialist work in laparoscopic (transperitoneal and retroperitoneal) surgery, endourology including PCNL and HoLEP, paediatric urology and andrology. We are a busy unit covering a population of 570 000 which can double during peak holiday season. We have a high throughput of patients and can offer excellent training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will be expected to have completed basic surgical training (MRCS) and have an interest in pursuing a career in Urology. Previous experience in Urology is essential. Applicants are required to be GMC registered.
Clinical work depending on experience . You will also participate in a 1:6 out of hours/on call rota.
- Assessment & management of in-patients.
- Assessment & management of acute admissions.
- Attend ward rounds
- Attend multi-disciplinary ward meetings.
- Attend out-patients.
- Assessment of patients in the Emergency Department.
- Fulfil the duties of the weekly timetable including out of hours responsibilities.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of clinical services.
- Share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the patients.
- Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
- Actively participate in departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance & Audit.
- Attend meetings as appropriate.
- Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are actively encouraged & supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
This post will provide the opportunity to develop non-clinical skills and experience and to undertake experience in education, research or quality improvement.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Duties and Responsibilities of the Post
- Provision within the department of a urology service to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
- care of urology inpatients and emergency admissions.
- Any responsibility that relates to a special interest.
- Professional supervision of junior medical staff.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching.
- Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD.
- Involvement in research if applicable.
- Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust such as domiciliary consultations, or services provided by the Trust for other agencies e.g., the prison service (This excludes work done under direct arrangements between an individual doctor and a third party e.g., Category 2).
- A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels.
- The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy. A responsibility to ensure that all colleagues and patients receive the same treatment, care, and attention, regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, age, sexuality, or disability.
- A responsibility to work co-operatively with colleagues and to respect and value their contribution to patient/client care.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The post holder is required to comply with the appropriate Health and Safety Policies as may be in force.
- A responsibility to decline to undertake duties for which the post holder has not been trained, or for which the post holder does not believe they will be able to undertake safely.
- It is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with the current quality initiatives within the area of work.
- All staff who have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trusts policies. Such information should not be released without the consent of the patient/client/staff member concerned unless required by a court order.
- The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities.
- Staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy.
- The post holder is required to comply with Trust policy on the implementation of Working Time Regulations (1998, 2009 amendment) including declaration of hours worked and breaks taken by undertaking monitoring exercises when required and reporting any instances where the pattern of working hours may constitute a health and safety risk to the post holder, patients, public and other Trust employees. The post holder will not be subjected to any unlawful detriment by reporting any concerns under the regulations.
- The post holder will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.
- The post holder will be required to participate in the annual appraisal process.
- The post holder will be required to complete annual updates in mandatory training.
- The successful candidate will become a member of the urology Department and will be encouraged to attend departmental meetings and regional training programme.
- Travel as necessary between hospitals/clinics will be required but a planned and cost-effective approach will be expected.
- Any other duties that may be required from time to time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Duties and Responsibilities of the Post
- Provision within the department of a urology service to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
- care of urology inpatients and emergency admissions.
- Any responsibility that relates to a special interest.
- Professional supervision of junior medical staff.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching.
- Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD.
- Involvement in research if applicable.
- Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust such as domiciliary consultations, or services provided by the Trust for other agencies e.g., the prison service (This excludes work done under direct arrangements between an individual doctor and a third party e.g., Category 2).
- A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels.
- The post holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy. A responsibility to ensure that all colleagues and patients receive the same treatment, care, and attention, regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, age, sexuality, or disability.
- A responsibility to work co-operatively with colleagues and to respect and value their contribution to patient/client care.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The post holder is required to comply with the appropriate Health and Safety Policies as may be in force.
- A responsibility to decline to undertake duties for which the post holder has not been trained, or for which the post holder does not believe they will be able to undertake safely.
- It is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with the current quality initiatives within the area of work.
- All staff who have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trusts policies. Such information should not be released without the consent of the patient/client/staff member concerned unless required by a court order.
- The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities.
- Staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy.
- The post holder is required to comply with Trust policy on the implementation of Working Time Regulations (1998, 2009 amendment) including declaration of hours worked and breaks taken by undertaking monitoring exercises when required and reporting any instances where the pattern of working hours may constitute a health and safety risk to the post holder, patients, public and other Trust employees. The post holder will not be subjected to any unlawful detriment by reporting any concerns under the regulations.
- The post holder will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.
- The post holder will be required to participate in the annual appraisal process.
- The post holder will be required to complete annual updates in mandatory training.
- The successful candidate will become a member of the urology Department and will be encouraged to attend departmental meetings and regional training programme.
- Travel as necessary between hospitals/clinics will be required but a planned and cost-effective approach will be expected.
- Any other duties that may be required from time to time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice (1)
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification (1)
- Eligible to work at core level (1)
Desirable
- Formal teaching courses/qualifications (1)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable previous NHS Experience (1)
- ALS provider or equivalent (2)
- Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance (2)
- Ability to teach and motivate junior medical staff (2)
- Has achieved appropriate level of Foundation competencies (1)
Desirable
- Experience in Neonatal Medicine (1)
- Previous experience of clinical simulation (1)
- Previous experience of quality improvement methodology and practice (1)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice (1)
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification (1)
- Eligible to work at core level (1)
Desirable
- Formal teaching courses/qualifications (1)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable previous NHS Experience (1)
- ALS provider or equivalent (2)
- Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance (2)
- Ability to teach and motivate junior medical staff (2)
- Has achieved appropriate level of Foundation competencies (1)
Desirable
- Experience in Neonatal Medicine (1)
- Previous experience of clinical simulation (1)
- Previous experience of quality improvement methodology and practice (1)
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
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).
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