Job summary
The Urology Department at UCLH is seeking to appoint a Consultant Urologist to support delivery of care for patients under the care of the general urology and endo-urology services at UCLH. The successful candidate will have a commitment to high quality patient care, the delivery of performance targets and innovative service models as well as excellence in education and training. The post holder will work a fixed job plan of 10 PAs per week.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will have responsibility for patients under their care in the general urology and endo-urology services. This will include dedicated outpatient clinics and theatre lists, as well as close working relationships with the wider MDT in the department.
The urology department offers comprehensive care for the whole spectrum of Urology services and is split into 6 sub-groups, the teams work together closely along with other services such as gynaecology, women's health, assisted conception unit, oncology and the Uro-radiology.
Reconstructive Urology
Functional, reconstructive and adolescent urology and Neuro- Urology
Stones (including Lithotripsy)
Andrology
Uro-oncology
General urology
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
UCLH at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration and possess FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register in relevant specialty, or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of interview.
- Clinical knowledge commensurate with post CCT/ fellowship training
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
- Completed PhD
Experience
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Capacity to use and develop a wide range of theoretical approaches
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research leading to publication.
- Active involvement with scientific societies
- Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims and objectives
- Active involvement with hospital panels and committees
Desirable
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/ organisational context
- Experience in service improvement and development including developing business cases, introducing new procedures and improving efficiency
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Comprehensive training in Urological surgery
- Extensive experience in performing complex upper and lower tract endourology procedures including PCNLs and laser prostatic enucleation
- Proven ability to teach in clinical settings with experience of teaching at undergraduate and post graduate levels
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration and possess FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register in relevant specialty, or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of interview.
- Clinical knowledge commensurate with post CCT/ fellowship training
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
- Completed PhD
Experience
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Capacity to use and develop a wide range of theoretical approaches
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research leading to publication.
- Active involvement with scientific societies
- Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims and objectives
- Active involvement with hospital panels and committees
Desirable
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/ organisational context
- Experience in service improvement and development including developing business cases, introducing new procedures and improving efficiency
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Comprehensive training in Urological surgery
- Extensive experience in performing complex upper and lower tract endourology procedures including PCNLs and laser prostatic enucleation
- Proven ability to teach in clinical settings with experience of teaching at undergraduate and post graduate levels
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
UCH at Westmoreland Street
16-18 Westmoreland Street
London
W1G 8PH
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
