Job summary
The Urology department Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is looking for
enthusiastic colleagues that will support our very busy Urology service.
The post holder will be offered experience in Urology. As post holder you will be playing an integral part in delivering and developing an excellent Urology service. You will be responsible for the admission and ward care of patients, assist in theatres, SDEC, outpatient clinics, MDTs, initiate and complete Audits, participate in Research Trials (ongoing as well as help initiate new projects).
The post holders must have a major interest in Urology and will provide support to the Urology department in delivering national cancer and elective recovery targets.
The Urology department has an expectation that you will undertake clinical audit/research projects and present the findings to your colleagues and other departments as part of monthly audit and clinical governance meetings.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for day-to-day care of Urology in-patients.
Working under the supervision of allocated Consultants.
Attendance at Outpatient Clinics on Queen Elizabeth site
Attendance at Elective, SAU and CEPOD lists in Urology.
Attend weekly MDTs.
Participation in any research activities of the department is encouraged.
Any other appropriate duties as directed by the Consultant Urologists.
Participate in a 1:8 on call registrar rota
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Urology department Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is looking for
enthusiastic colleagues that will support our very busy Urology service.
The post holder will be offered experience in Urology. As post holder you will be playing an integral part in delivering and developing an excellent Urology service. You will be responsible for the admission and ward care of patients, assist in theatres, SDEC, outpatient clinics, MDTs, initiate and complete Audits, participate in Research Trials (ongoing as well as help initiate new projects).
The post holders must have a major interest in Urology and will provide support to the Urology department in delivering national cancer and elective recovery targets.
The Urology department has an expectation that you will undertake clinical audit/research projects and present the findings to your colleagues and other departments as part of monthly audit and clinical governance meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Urology department Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is looking for
enthusiastic colleagues that will support our very busy Urology service.
The post holder will be offered experience in Urology. As post holder you will be playing an integral part in delivering and developing an excellent Urology service. You will be responsible for the admission and ward care of patients, assist in theatres, SDEC, outpatient clinics, MDTs, initiate and complete Audits, participate in Research Trials (ongoing as well as help initiate new projects).
The post holders must have a major interest in Urology and will provide support to the Urology department in delivering national cancer and elective recovery targets.
The Urology department has an expectation that you will undertake clinical audit/research projects and present the findings to your colleagues and other departments as part of monthly audit and clinical governance meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Significant years of experience within Urology at Registrar level/equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience at Consultant level
Knowledge
Essential
- General knowledge of acute Medicine at a level appropriate for a Registrar in Urology
Desirable
- Certificates of Attendance of Urology related Courses/ Conferences
Teaching Skills and experience
Desirable
- Record of teaching experience Teaching course
Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Record of completed audit projects
Desirable
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to patient care in surgical wards, A&E, and outpatients
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Team player ,Patient focused ,and Flexible Adaptable to change
Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English with colleagues and patients
Desirable
- Ability to communicate with patients in languages other than English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Significant years of experience within Urology at Registrar level/equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience at Consultant level
Knowledge
Essential
- General knowledge of acute Medicine at a level appropriate for a Registrar in Urology
Desirable
- Certificates of Attendance of Urology related Courses/ Conferences
Teaching Skills and experience
Desirable
- Record of teaching experience Teaching course
Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Record of completed audit projects
Desirable
- An understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to patient care in surgical wards, A&E, and outpatients
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Team player ,Patient focused ,and Flexible Adaptable to change
Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English with colleagues and patients
Desirable
- Ability to communicate with patients in languages other than English
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).
