Job summary
This role is a new role within the department of Urology. The appointed candidate will join an existing team of currently 4 Consultant Urologists of which two are full-time, two are part-time and one Consultant post is a joint appointment with North Bristol's NHS Foundation Trust in Southmead on a 50/50 basis. The department is also supported by one Associate Specialist.
At the middle grade level, there are six registrars, 2 of which are trainees from the southwest deanery.
We will start having a 24 hour On call Rota starting October 2025.
On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established, friendly team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients. As a senior member of the team, you will become a key part in the delivery of training and supervision to our junior colleagues.
All the team take part in the Consultant of the Week rota with involves a ward round each morning seeing all the urology inpatients and emergency referrals and then a short emergency clinic (11-12.00). The week includes a 24/7 On call service with a Urology registrar. Once this post is filled the rota is two weeks in eleven.
We offer Urolift and bipolar TURP and have recently started offering Holep. The department provides services in a wide range of Urological subspecialities including stone surgery, functional urology, andrology, paediatric surgery and BPH surgery.
Main duties of the job
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Clinical Duties:
Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues
Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.
Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder will participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
ServiceWe will put our patients first
TeamworkWe will work together
AmbitionWe will aspire to provide the best service
RespectWe will act with integrity
The Great Western Hospital is known for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. It serves a population of about 360,00 across North Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and West Berkshire. There is a vibrant medical academy, drawing undergraduate students from Oxford and Bristol Medical Schools.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management and Leadership Responsibilities
All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.
To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans.
The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non-pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets.
Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes.
Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management
Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions.
Clinical Governance and Audit
All consultants are expected to participate in clinical effectiveness activities. They are expected to maintain and foster improvements in the quality and standards of clinical services. Consultants lead the safeguarding of high standards of care by participating in the creation of environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish.
Consultants are expected to support the Clinical/Medical Leadership teams within their division to achieve the following:
Production of a Division annual clinical governance plan.
Production of a Division quality strategy.
Production of a Division quarterly report to the Trusts Clinical Governance and Risk Committee.
Ensuring targets within the plan are met, including:
o Adoption of evidence based practice including compliance with government guidance, e.g. NICE
o Establishment and implementation of a Division clinical audit programme
o Completion of risk assessments as required and compliance with the Trusts risk management policies and strategies including controls assurance standards
o Encouraging research and development
o Ensuring, through the Divisional Director, in association with the Division of Workforce and Education, that Division staff meet the education and training targets agreed within the Trusts annual plan.
o Ensuring through the Divisional Director that complaints management is timely and effective including implementing action plans relating to individual complaints.
o Contributing to work force planning to ensure timely availability of appropriate clinical skills to maintain excellence in patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management and Leadership Responsibilities
All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.
To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trusts business plans.
The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non-pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets.
Work within the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust wide teaching programmes.
Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management
Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions.
Clinical Governance and Audit
All consultants are expected to participate in clinical effectiveness activities. They are expected to maintain and foster improvements in the quality and standards of clinical services. Consultants lead the safeguarding of high standards of care by participating in the creation of environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish.
Consultants are expected to support the Clinical/Medical Leadership teams within their division to achieve the following:
Production of a Division annual clinical governance plan.
Production of a Division quality strategy.
Production of a Division quarterly report to the Trusts Clinical Governance and Risk Committee.
Ensuring targets within the plan are met, including:
o Adoption of evidence based practice including compliance with government guidance, e.g. NICE
o Establishment and implementation of a Division clinical audit programme
o Completion of risk assessments as required and compliance with the Trusts risk management policies and strategies including controls assurance standards
o Encouraging research and development
o Ensuring, through the Divisional Director, in association with the Division of Workforce and Education, that Division staff meet the education and training targets agreed within the Trusts annual plan.
o Ensuring through the Divisional Director that complaints management is timely and effective including implementing action plans relating to individual complaints.
o Contributing to work force planning to ensure timely availability of appropriate clinical skills to maintain excellence in patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- Expertise in full range of Urological conditions
- Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi-disciplinary teams
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- Expertise in full range of Urological conditions
- Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi-disciplinary teams
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
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).
