Job summary
This role focuses on enhancing and expanding the Urology service at Homerton University Hospital. Initially starting as a locum position, there is a clear pathway to transition into a substantive post. The selected candidate will serve as a Urology Consultant specializing in General Urology, predominantly within an elective care environment.Expertise in open and robotic reconstructive urological surgery is highly desirable to meet the growing demands from other departments, including assistance with complex gynecological and general surgical cases. The role includes access to mentorship opportunities with the clinical lead and other experienced mentors as needed.Key responsibilities include providing outpatient and surgical services at Homerton Hospital. The candidate will manage 2WW urology diagnostics, lead elective theatre lists, conduct face-to-face and remote clinics, and participate in regular MDT meetings. Operating sessions will be held on-site at Homerton. Additionally, the candidate will support the department's electronic "Advice and Guidance" service for local GPs, with one allocated weekday dedicated to this function.
Main duties of the job
Diagnose and manage patients within the Urology Department, with a preference for candidates possessing a special interest in functional urology and experience in reconstructive urology.
Develop and expand areas of special interest through mentorship and support.
Independently manage clinics, including specialist clinics and surgical sessions, while adhering to professional standards.
Handle in-patient responsibilities and emergency cases as needed.
Develop and manage day and in-patient elective surgical procedures, lead outpatient clinics, and actively engage in the management of the specialty.
Maintain ongoing responsibility for patient care and ensure the effective functioning of clinics under their charge.
Fulfill administrative duties related to patient care and clinic operations, while actively participating in medical audit processes.
Support the professional development of trainees and allied health professional colleagues.
Contribute to the teaching and evaluation of medical undergraduates and junior doctors.
Stay engaged in continuous professional development to facilitate successful appraisal and revalidation.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust serves Hackney, the City of London, and nearby areas, offering both hospital and community healthcare. Its flagship, Homerton University Hospital, is an acute care facility opened in 1986, rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission. The hospital has nearly 500 beds, 11 wards--including intensive care, maternity, paediatrics, and neonatal--and advanced facilities, such as six main operating theatres and three day-surgery theatres. Community health services are provided through 75 partner sites and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.The Trust specializes in diverse medical fields, offering general and advanced services like bariatric surgery, neurological rehabilitation, and perinatal care. With recognition for high-quality training and being among the UK's top research recruiters, its focus areas include neonatal, sexual health, and respiratory medicine. Known for innovation, it constantly adopts modern systems for better patient care.In 2020/21, the Trust employed over 3,800 full-time staff, showcasing its commitment to healthcare, research, and excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Duties of Consultant Staff:
Provide high-quality care and expertise within the specialty, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and professional standards.Take an active role in the multidisciplinary team to facilitate comprehensive patient care. Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives within the department.
Management
Lead and oversee the management of clinical services, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. Actively participate in departmental and organizational meetings to align clinical goals with strategic objectives. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to enhance resource utilization and service delivery.
Support to Junior Doctors
Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior doctors to foster their professional growth and ensure safe clinical practices. Encourage continuous learning by supporting junior staff in their educational and career development needs. Act as a role model in clinical decision-making, professional conduct, and teamwork.
Administration
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical records in line with organizational policies and legal requirements. Participate in workforce planning, recruitment, and appraisal processes as needed. Ensure compliance with policies and regulations related to patient safety, clinical governance, and confidentiality.
Audit
Conduct and participate in regular clinical audits to monitor and improve the quality of patient care. Implement necessary changes based on audit findings, ensuring alignment with best practices. Facilitate audit activities involving junior staff to promote learning and quality improvement.
Teaching
Deliver formal and informal teaching sessions for medical students, junior doctors, and allied healthcare professionals. Encourage and promote a culture of continuous professional development and knowledge sharing. Collaborate with academic institutions to support research and training programs.
Continuing Medical Education
Actively engage in continuing professional development activities to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills. Attend relevant courses, conferences, and seminars to stay updated on advancements in the field. Foster a culture of lifelong learning within the department.
Research
Participate in research activities, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and practice. Support junior doctors and colleagues in research projects, including study design, data analysis, and publication. Collaborate with external organizations and academic institutions to promote innovative research.
Please refer to the Job description for full details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Duties of Consultant Staff:
Provide high-quality care and expertise within the specialty, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and professional standards.Take an active role in the multidisciplinary team to facilitate comprehensive patient care. Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives within the department.
Management
Lead and oversee the management of clinical services, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. Actively participate in departmental and organizational meetings to align clinical goals with strategic objectives. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to enhance resource utilization and service delivery.
Support to Junior Doctors
Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior doctors to foster their professional growth and ensure safe clinical practices. Encourage continuous learning by supporting junior staff in their educational and career development needs. Act as a role model in clinical decision-making, professional conduct, and teamwork.
Administration
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical records in line with organizational policies and legal requirements. Participate in workforce planning, recruitment, and appraisal processes as needed. Ensure compliance with policies and regulations related to patient safety, clinical governance, and confidentiality.
Audit
Conduct and participate in regular clinical audits to monitor and improve the quality of patient care. Implement necessary changes based on audit findings, ensuring alignment with best practices. Facilitate audit activities involving junior staff to promote learning and quality improvement.
Teaching
Deliver formal and informal teaching sessions for medical students, junior doctors, and allied healthcare professionals. Encourage and promote a culture of continuous professional development and knowledge sharing. Collaborate with academic institutions to support research and training programs.
Continuing Medical Education
Actively engage in continuing professional development activities to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills. Attend relevant courses, conferences, and seminars to stay updated on advancements in the field. Foster a culture of lifelong learning within the department.
Research
Participate in research activities, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and practice. Support junior doctors and colleagues in research projects, including study design, data analysis, and publication. Collaborate with external organizations and academic institutions to promote innovative research.
Please refer to the Job description for full details of the role.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- CCST or Registered on GMC specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of the interview
Desirable
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Proficiency in general urological procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries.
Desirable
- NHS experience in last 1-3 years
Personal skills
Essential
- oAbility to liaise well with external agencies.
- oAbility to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English.
- oExperience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- oFinance; Knowledge and understanding of finance implications and budgets.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS Urol or FEBU equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree -MS MD PhD or equivalent
Specialty/Sub-Specialty
Essential
- oSubspecialist training in Core Urological surgery and reconstructive.
- oBroad based general professional training in adult urology.
Desirable
- oFellowship training posts, or advanced training in reconstructive urology or robotic surgery.
- oManagement of urological cancers.
- oEvidence of Urology Logbook, including emergency procedures.
Training and Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates, and junior medical staff.
Management and Audit
Essential
- oUnderstanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications.
- oAbility to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- oUnderstanding and experience of audit.
Research/publications
Essential
- oKnowledge of research methodology.
- oEvidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research.
Desirable
- oTraining in research methodology.
- oPublications in peer review journals.
- oPresentations to learned societies.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- CCST or Registered on GMC specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of the interview
Desirable
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Proficiency in general urological procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries.
Desirable
- NHS experience in last 1-3 years
Personal skills
Essential
- oAbility to liaise well with external agencies.
- oAbility to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English.
- oExperience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- oFinance; Knowledge and understanding of finance implications and budgets.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS Urol or FEBU equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree -MS MD PhD or equivalent
Specialty/Sub-Specialty
Essential
- oSubspecialist training in Core Urological surgery and reconstructive.
- oBroad based general professional training in adult urology.
Desirable
- oFellowship training posts, or advanced training in reconstructive urology or robotic surgery.
- oManagement of urological cancers.
- oEvidence of Urology Logbook, including emergency procedures.
Training and Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates, and junior medical staff.
Management and Audit
Essential
- oUnderstanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications.
- oAbility to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- oUnderstanding and experience of audit.
Research/publications
Essential
- oKnowledge of research methodology.
- oEvidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research.
Desirable
- oTraining in research methodology.
- oPublications in peer review journals.
- oPresentations to learned societies.
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).
