Job summary
The Urology Department are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultant in Urology Surgery to join the team . The ideal candidate will have a subspecialty interest in prostate cancer treatment (including diagnostics, competency in robotic radical prostatectomy and desire to train in focal therapy
We want to invest in applicants who are motivated and dedicated to providing high standards of patient care and see their own personal and professional development as a priority but who will be fit to manage the growing challenges of healthcare in the UK as we move forward.
We have two hospital sites. Both have fully equipped theatre facilities. Elective, Acute and emergency theatre cases are undertaken on both Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex sites, outpatients clinics are provided at both hospitals. There is an Endoscopy Unit on both sites also.
The post holder will be expected to join the on-call with a commitment, of 1:4 rota for Urology emergencies
All applicants for the Consultant post would ideally be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their CCT award at the time of interview.
If the applicant has specific competencies or interests in sub-specialty areas, this will be supported.
Main duties of the job
The Trust Board comprises an independent Chair, Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett, Executive Directors (Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Medical Director, Chief Operating Director Chief Nurse, Chief Financial Officer, Director of HR and OD), and eight Non-Executive Directors from outside the NHS.
The Chief Executive of Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust is Mrs Lesley Watts, and the Medical Director is Dr Roger Chinn.
This post sits within the Division of Planned Care.
The Planned Care Directorate Clinical Director is a member of the Divisional Board which includes the Divisional Medical Director and Divisional Director of Operations.
The Planned Care Department report to the Hospital Director / Deputy COO on the Chelsea and Westminster site, and the Divisional Director of Operations for Planned Care at the Chelsea/West Middlesex University Hospital site. Clinical Directors are managerially accountable to the Divisional Director of Operations and professionally accountable to the Divisional Medical Director and works to mutually agreed corporate objectives.
About us
We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 members of staff that arePROUD to Carefor nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointment of this post is to support the delivery of the cancer pathways in line with the national commissioning standards
The post holder will have the following duties:
- Outpatient clinics
- Diagnostic procedures eg. Flexible cystoscopy
- Inpatient and day case operating lists
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Participation in audit and governance activities of the department
- Ensure compliance to commissioning standards for patients presenting on a 2WW or 62 day cancer pathway through prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- To work with the existing consultants and colleagues in management to meet current NHS targets for patient waiting times
- To support the subspecialisation in the department by appropriate cross referral to colleagues.
- Provide consultant care at an early stage to patients presenting to secondary care with presumed urological problems.
- Contribute to the care of inpatients, rotating this responsibility with colleagues.
- To promote early and safe discharge of patients
- Strong commitment to the organisation and delivery of training.
- Deliver outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures and theatre lists to support the service
- Provide High Quality Care to Patients
- The post holder must adhere to the standards outlined by the GMC for the Good Medical Practice.
- Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post
- Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care programmed activities
- Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views
- Demonstrate, model and encourage Trust values at all times to all patients and staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointment of this post is to support the delivery of the cancer pathways in line with the national commissioning standards
The post holder will have the following duties:
- Outpatient clinics
- Diagnostic procedures eg. Flexible cystoscopy
- Inpatient and day case operating lists
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Participation in audit and governance activities of the department
- Ensure compliance to commissioning standards for patients presenting on a 2WW or 62 day cancer pathway through prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- To work with the existing consultants and colleagues in management to meet current NHS targets for patient waiting times
- To support the subspecialisation in the department by appropriate cross referral to colleagues.
- Provide consultant care at an early stage to patients presenting to secondary care with presumed urological problems.
- Contribute to the care of inpatients, rotating this responsibility with colleagues.
- To promote early and safe discharge of patients
- Strong commitment to the organisation and delivery of training.
- Deliver outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures and theatre lists to support the service
- Provide High Quality Care to Patients
- The post holder must adhere to the standards outlined by the GMC for the Good Medical Practice.
- Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post
- Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care programmed activities
- Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views
- Demonstrate, model and encourage Trust values at all times to all patients and staff
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMET/GMC by date if Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC)
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register OR eligible within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
- MBBS or equivalent
- Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- An MD or equivalent higher postgraduate training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad based training experience in General urology
- Fellowship/Membership of relevant Royal College/Faculty or equivalent
- Fellowship in robotic radical prostatectomy
Desirable
- Image-fusion transperineal prostatic biopsy trained
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMET/GMC by date if Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC)
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register OR eligible within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
- MBBS or equivalent
- Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- An MD or equivalent higher postgraduate training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad based training experience in General urology
- Fellowship/Membership of relevant Royal College/Faculty or equivalent
- Fellowship in robotic radical prostatectomy
Desirable
- Image-fusion transperineal prostatic biopsy trained
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cross site Chelsea & Westminister Hospital, and West Middlesex Hospital
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)