Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Urology at UHNM for 12 months.
This is a Locum full time post in Urology and you will work together in conjunction with 10 Urology Consultant Colleagues; the post holder will provide a comprehensive Urological service to UHNM.
The Urology department sits within the directorate of Urology and General Surgery and is part of a Major Trauma Centre providing an adult and paediatric Urological service that serves the population of Staffordshire, Shropshire, South Cheshire and North Wales.
The Directorate has a reputation for being very busy and committed to providing a comprehensive service. We are a dynamic unit which has undergone development in recent years, within the department we have a well-established sub-specialisation and we are looking for someone who is willing to engage and our strong team ethos. These posts will work on a 6 week rolling programme which will support the recovery programme and increase capacity and reduce loss of capacity on a rolling basis.
Main duties of the job
The department provides comprehensive care for a wide range of benign and malignant condition and you will take responsibility for the inpatient and outpatient care of urology patients.
You will be required to participate in the education and training of medical students, junior doctors, nursing and other professionals allied to medicine. You may be involved in the supervision and teaching of medical students attached to the department. With the development of the Keele Medical School, excellent opportunities exist for greater involvement in teaching in many different areas of the undergraduate curriculum.
You will participate in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD.
You will be expected to take an appropriate share in the management and administrative workload of the Department. All Consultants are involved in planning and developing the service.
You will be fully registered within the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Urology or be within 6 months of award of CCT at the time of interview.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
In addition to renal and dialysis services our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Diagnosis and treatment of patients
Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff.
There will be a fixed job plan which will be agreed by the Directorate and Clinical Lead on appointment/.
UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where AI has been used in a misleading manner, for example, by implying experience or understanding that the applicant does not possess or where its use is excessive or unfair. If AI has been used to support your application, you must declare this within your submission.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Diagnosis and treatment of patients
Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff.
There will be a fixed job plan which will be agreed by the Directorate and Clinical Lead on appointment/.
UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where AI has been used in a misleading manner, for example, by implying experience or understanding that the applicant does not possess or where its use is excessive or unfair. If AI has been used to support your application, you must declare this within your submission.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCS or equivalent
- Success in Intercollegiate specialty examination or overseas equivalent or specialty accreditation if acquired prior to introduction of such examinations
- Entry on Specialist Register in Urology Surgery (or entry expected within 6 months via CCT from date of interview)Entry on Specialist Register in Urology Surgery via CESR
Desirable
- Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
- Successful completion of specialist Urology Fellowship
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in relevant specialty
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant specialty
- Interest in radical prostatectomy
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Attendance at MDT meetings
Desirable
- Experience of Audit management
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Proven research ability including publications in refereed journals
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of Audit management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCS or equivalent
- Success in Intercollegiate specialty examination or overseas equivalent or specialty accreditation if acquired prior to introduction of such examinations
- Entry on Specialist Register in Urology Surgery (or entry expected within 6 months via CCT from date of interview)Entry on Specialist Register in Urology Surgery via CESR
Desirable
- Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
- Successful completion of specialist Urology Fellowship
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in relevant specialty
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant specialty
- Interest in radical prostatectomy
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Attendance at MDT meetings
Desirable
- Experience of Audit management
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Proven research ability including publications in refereed journals
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of Audit management
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).
