Job summary
TheUrologyservice at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton has an exciting opportunity to appoint a motivatedUrologyConsultantSurgeon with an interest in female and functionalurology. The successful candidate will join a forward thinking and progressive team of 14Urologyprofessionals across both sites, supported by high quality colleagues in the wider MDT team, to provide an excellent service within ourUrologyDepartment based at Royal Derby Hospital.
TheUrologyservice at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton serves the population of Staffordshire, Burton Town, the city of Derby and surrounding areas, this represents a population of well over 1 million people.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for delivering a full range of outpatient and inpatient services at base sites and outreach clinics. The successful candidate will also provide emergencyurologysurgery as part of the relevant base siteConsultanton-call rota.
The UHDBUrologyService across Royal Derby Hospitals and Queens Hospital Burton has dedicatedurologyoutpatient facilities. A brand-new day unit for diagnostic working including prostate biopsies and urodynamic studies at QHB and a nine-theatre suite, with dedicatedurologytheatres equipped with HD Audio-visual facilities (STORZ OR1) at RDH.
We expect flexibility to be able to work across all sites of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Foundation Trust should the need arise.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day
Job description
Job responsibilities
The final job plan will be agreed between the successful Candidate and the Assistant Clinical Director but will include dedicated outpatient clinics for benign and cancer patients at base site and outreach sites, inpatient theatre sessions and day case sessions.
In addition, the job plan will include dedicated time for administration, supporting professional activities, ward rounds and for emergency work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The final job plan will be agreed between the successful Candidate and the Assistant Clinical Director but will include dedicated outpatient clinics for benign and cancer patients at base site and outreach sites, inpatient theatre sessions and day case sessions.
In addition, the job plan will include dedicated time for administration, supporting professional activities, ward rounds and for emergency work.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent higher qualification
- Life Support Qualifications ALS
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
- GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.
Desirable
- Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Adequate training and experience in Urology Surgery
- Evidence of independent clinical practice
- Up to date clinical knowledge in the relevant specialty & evidence of an understanding of its application
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience
- Minimum 6 months experience in surgery
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Attended a management course for consultants
Teaching/Audit & Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
- Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
- Experience of formal presentations
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent higher qualification
- Life Support Qualifications ALS
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
- GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.
Desirable
- Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Adequate training and experience in Urology Surgery
- Evidence of independent clinical practice
- Up to date clinical knowledge in the relevant specialty & evidence of an understanding of its application
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience
- Minimum 6 months experience in surgery
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Attended a management course for consultants
Teaching/Audit & Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
- Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
- Experience of formal presentations
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
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).
