Job summary
The post represents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic modern urology team. This is a full-time post with specific emphasis on providing a service focused on Andrology and Penile Cancer.
There are links with the radiology, oncology and pathology departments. The appointee will join a team of 20 Consultants already in post, 13 substantive, 3 locum and 4 joint colleagues. The resident's rota includes 10 colleagues (5 deanery trainees and 5 fellows).
Main duties of the job
The current job plan is divided between out-patient (St George's, Queen Mary's), day surgery and in-patient delivery of services including surgery. The post attracts a 1:13 on-call commitment on the Urology Consultant of the week on-call rota (including weekend) which includes twice daily wards rounds with all patients being reviewed by the consultant. All elective commitments are cancelled when the consultant is consultant of the week. The appointee is expected to undertake teaching duties of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and other professional groups, to participate in research activities and to play a full part in the clinical governance programme.
About us
The Department of Urology employs 20 Consultant Urological Surgeons (13 based at St George's), with other colleagues holding joint appointments with neighbouring hospitals including Kingston and Epsom, St Helier and Croydon University Hospital.
St George's Hospital is a major trauma centre. The team plays a prominent part in this role in providing emergency, reconstructive and long-term urological care in these patients. In particular, the team manage the urological injuries arising from renal trauma, pelvic fracture, priapism and penile fracture.
We run a consultant of the week on-call model with separate consultant cover week nights. During this time elective activities are cancelled to allow full focus on emergency work.
St George's is part of RM Partners with the Royal Marsden Hospitals providing cancer treatment to a large volume of patients in South West London and in the wider regional network. St. George's is the primary provider for complex cancer surgery. There is the requirement to work in multidisciplinary teams.
The penile cancer team has a defined catchment of 11 million and delivers the care for 36 hospital trusts across the South of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The current job plan is divided between out-patient (St Georges, Queen Marys), day surgery and in-patient delivery of services including surgery. The post attracts a 1:13 on-call commitment on the Urology Consultant of the week on-call rota (including weekend) which includes twice daily wards rounds with all patients being reviewed by the consultant. All elective commitments are cancelled when the consultant is consultant of the week. The appointee is expected to undertake teaching duties of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and other professional groups, to participate in research activities and to play a full part in the clinical governance programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The current job plan is divided between out-patient (St Georges, Queen Marys), day surgery and in-patient delivery of services including surgery. The post attracts a 1:13 on-call commitment on the Urology Consultant of the week on-call rota (including weekend) which includes twice daily wards rounds with all patients being reviewed by the consultant. All elective commitments are cancelled when the consultant is consultant of the week. The appointee is expected to undertake teaching duties of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and other professional groups, to participate in research activities and to play a full part in the clinical governance programme.
Person Specification
Education / Academic
Essential
- Full registration
- Entry on the GMC specialist registrar for urology or elegible for inclusion on the specialist registrar within 6 months of the interview date
- An appropriate higher Urological surgical qualification (eg FRCS urol)
- Published research papers/presentations
Desirable
- completion of relevant management course / programme
- MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience in relevant urological surgery
- Comprehensive training on a recognized SpR programme or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience in all aspects of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Experience of leading clinical audits, implementing change, and monitoring compliance
- A track record in teaching medical and other clinical staff and students
- Of giving clinical presentations
- Attending management course
Desirable
- Management experience
- Fellowship focused on andrology and penile cancer
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate, and manage
- Ability to work productively in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Strong leadership skills and performance driven.
- Ability to develop, motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to initiate and implement change
- Ability to supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to design and deliver talks/ lectures/workshops effectively
Desirable
- Research skills
- Writing successful grant application
- Involvement with national/international bodies
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence demonstrated by the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels and disciplines.
- Negotiating skills in order to influence others in a positive manner with the aim of resolving conflict where it may occur
- IT, teaching and presentation skills; High level of verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to critically appraise scientific literature
- Understanding of modern medical curriculum and of learning assessment tools
- Disability and equality awareness
- Caring and professional attitude and approach with patients; Respects individuals' rights, interests, beliefs, preferences and cultures.
- Initiative, common sense, enthusiasm
- Approachability and capacity to integrate well with medical and other colleagues; Ability to work collaboratively with the Care Group team
- Commitment to continuing professional development; Awareness of own personal development needs
- Demonstrable drive and personal resilience; Demonstrable ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to make clear rational decisions, exercising independent judgement in a professional and competent manner; Able to take responsibility and lead by example
Person Specification
Education / Academic
Essential
- Full registration
- Entry on the GMC specialist registrar for urology or elegible for inclusion on the specialist registrar within 6 months of the interview date
- An appropriate higher Urological surgical qualification (eg FRCS urol)
- Published research papers/presentations
Desirable
- completion of relevant management course / programme
- MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience in relevant urological surgery
- Comprehensive training on a recognized SpR programme or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience in all aspects of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Experience of leading clinical audits, implementing change, and monitoring compliance
- A track record in teaching medical and other clinical staff and students
- Of giving clinical presentations
- Attending management course
Desirable
- Management experience
- Fellowship focused on andrology and penile cancer
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate, and manage
- Ability to work productively in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Strong leadership skills and performance driven.
- Ability to develop, motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to initiate and implement change
- Ability to supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to design and deliver talks/ lectures/workshops effectively
Desirable
- Research skills
- Writing successful grant application
- Involvement with national/international bodies
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence demonstrated by the ability to work closely and effectively with staff at all levels and disciplines.
- Negotiating skills in order to influence others in a positive manner with the aim of resolving conflict where it may occur
- IT, teaching and presentation skills; High level of verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to critically appraise scientific literature
- Understanding of modern medical curriculum and of learning assessment tools
- Disability and equality awareness
- Caring and professional attitude and approach with patients; Respects individuals' rights, interests, beliefs, preferences and cultures.
- Initiative, common sense, enthusiasm
- Approachability and capacity to integrate well with medical and other colleagues; Ability to work collaboratively with the Care Group team
- Commitment to continuing professional development; Awareness of own personal development needs
- Demonstrable drive and personal resilience; Demonstrable ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to make clear rational decisions, exercising independent judgement in a professional and competent manner; Able to take responsibility and lead by example
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).
