Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic dynamic individual to join our team of ten consultants. Successful applicant will take on a locum post, replacing a retiring colleague and will help deliver increasing service demand. You will be expected to help deliver high quality Urological care to the people of Plymouth and surrounding areas from our tertiary referral centre of excellence, and to help maintain our ability to achieve national targets in this large University teaching hospital in the South West of England.
We are looking for candidate to compliment the department.
The Urology and paediatric Urology service is managed within the Surgical Care group. The Service Line Directors (Mr Paul Hunter-Campbell and Mr Richard Pearcy) are in post for five years and represent the Service Line at senior management level. There is a full-time Service Line Cluster Manager and a Support Manager. All consultants meet monthly for a Business Meeting to which all members are invited.
Main duties of the job
This post is based on a full-time appointment of 10.0 PAs (40 hours per week). A job plan is provided for illustrative purposes, but we appreciate that the successful applicant may wish to negotiate a change in timetable. The team would be happy to discuss this.
This locum consultant will be involved in all aspects of urological care and expected to participate within the current team based working approach.
The appointee will be involved in the 1:10 on call Urology rota. The new consultant will be expected to take part in the Specialty Registrar training programme; the MRCS training programme for CTs and also take part in teaching and training of Foundation doctors, specialist nurses, medical undergraduates and General Practitioners. The new consultant will also be involved as a clinical supervisor for all the urological trainees.
The new consultant will have an office on Level 7 in Derriford Hospital shared with other Urology consultants and secretarial staff.
A commitment to audit and to the development of clinical governance will be expected as well as participation in the regular MDT meetings as appropriate,
About us
https://plymouthhospitals.pagetiger.com/bbselju/1/?ptit=20739138F59A50241A13E
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The inpatient work is concentrated on Lynher ward, which has considerable urological nursing expertise and a bay of level 1 beds. The Outpatient work is centred in the Chestnut Unit which homes LATP biopsies, Flexible Cystoscopies, Bladder Cancer Laser ablations and Enucleation (LA), Urodynamics, Chemotherapy and bladder instillations as well as general and specialised clinics (stones, Renal metabolic, Functional Urology, transplant urology, Oncology). Paediatric Urology is held in a dedicated paediatric outpatient setting. Demand for these services has outgrown our current footprint and major expansion designs are in development.
- The ten consultant urologists and the associate specialist work a pooled system of outpatients, inpatients, and Theatre waiting List where clinically appropriate. Referred patients are managed generically rather than by individual firms with an attending Urology consultant and registrar supported by junior staff, which changes weekly. The consultants participate in an on-call rota currently on a 1:9.
- The successful applicant will be expected to provide support to the present sub speciality interests of the department as well as developing their own.
- The post will also involve participation in the consultant attending week concentrating on the elective and non-elective ward based patients; but will also have a significant teaching and assessment role of the Foundation doctors, as well as CT level and ST level trainees. During this week the routine work is cancelled except theatre sessions. During the attending week the consultant will oversee the management of the ward patients, emergencies and intra hospital referrals.
- The service works closely with the multidisciplinary team including oncology department (3 Consultant Urological Clinical Oncologists), diagnostic Uro-radiology (6 Consultants), Interventional radiology 24hr service (5 Consultants), Histopathology (3 Consultants) and Renal departments. There is a separate weekly MDT meeting for Oncology and Stones.
See attached JD for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The inpatient work is concentrated on Lynher ward, which has considerable urological nursing expertise and a bay of level 1 beds. The Outpatient work is centred in the Chestnut Unit which homes LATP biopsies, Flexible Cystoscopies, Bladder Cancer Laser ablations and Enucleation (LA), Urodynamics, Chemotherapy and bladder instillations as well as general and specialised clinics (stones, Renal metabolic, Functional Urology, transplant urology, Oncology). Paediatric Urology is held in a dedicated paediatric outpatient setting. Demand for these services has outgrown our current footprint and major expansion designs are in development.
- The ten consultant urologists and the associate specialist work a pooled system of outpatients, inpatients, and Theatre waiting List where clinically appropriate. Referred patients are managed generically rather than by individual firms with an attending Urology consultant and registrar supported by junior staff, which changes weekly. The consultants participate in an on-call rota currently on a 1:9.
- The successful applicant will be expected to provide support to the present sub speciality interests of the department as well as developing their own.
- The post will also involve participation in the consultant attending week concentrating on the elective and non-elective ward based patients; but will also have a significant teaching and assessment role of the Foundation doctors, as well as CT level and ST level trainees. During this week the routine work is cancelled except theatre sessions. During the attending week the consultant will oversee the management of the ward patients, emergencies and intra hospital referrals.
- The service works closely with the multidisciplinary team including oncology department (3 Consultant Urological Clinical Oncologists), diagnostic Uro-radiology (6 Consultants), Interventional radiology 24hr service (5 Consultants), Histopathology (3 Consultants) and Renal departments. There is a separate weekly MDT meeting for Oncology and Stones.
See attached JD for further information.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications & special training
Essential
- Successfully completed an ATLS and APLS provider course. Level 3 child protection training. Completed FRCS Urol To be on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register or eligible for admission within six months of interview.
Desirable
- Higher degree. Current ATLS provider status. Postgraduate prizes and awards. Other medical qualifications. Experience outside specialty.
Particular skills and experience
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of good general training. Attended appropriate basic specialty courses. Ability to lead a team.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS. Good time management. Demonstrate evidence of wide based knowledge. Attended appropriate courses/meetings in the last 6 years covering the spectrum of the entire specialty. Post CCT fellowship or equivalent. Attended advanced surgical / Medical courses. Comprehensive knowledge of specialty.
Research & clinical audit
Essential
- Able to conduct clinical audit.
Desirable
- Current research. Research in a specialty interest or trauma. Extensively published. Presentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings. Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit. Relevant audit projects. Statistical knowledge.
Teaaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience and ability in teaching. Supervision of projects. ATLS instructor.
Communication & interpersonal skills
Essential
- Well-presented CV. Ability to work in a team. Ability to delegate appropriately.
Desirable
- Evidence of good communication skills. Information technology skills. Leadership skills.
Management
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management process.
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and ability in management.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications & special training
Essential
- Successfully completed an ATLS and APLS provider course. Level 3 child protection training. Completed FRCS Urol To be on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register or eligible for admission within six months of interview.
Desirable
- Higher degree. Current ATLS provider status. Postgraduate prizes and awards. Other medical qualifications. Experience outside specialty.
Particular skills and experience
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of good general training. Attended appropriate basic specialty courses. Ability to lead a team.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS. Good time management. Demonstrate evidence of wide based knowledge. Attended appropriate courses/meetings in the last 6 years covering the spectrum of the entire specialty. Post CCT fellowship or equivalent. Attended advanced surgical / Medical courses. Comprehensive knowledge of specialty.
Research & clinical audit
Essential
- Able to conduct clinical audit.
Desirable
- Current research. Research in a specialty interest or trauma. Extensively published. Presentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings. Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit. Relevant audit projects. Statistical knowledge.
Teaaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience and ability in teaching. Supervision of projects. ATLS instructor.
Communication & interpersonal skills
Essential
- Well-presented CV. Ability to work in a team. Ability to delegate appropriately.
Desirable
- Evidence of good communication skills. Information technology skills. Leadership skills.
Management
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management process.
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and ability in 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).
