Job summary
A whole-time post as Locum Consultant in Urology is available from January 2024 at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The appointment is on a whole-time basis, but applications are welcome from those who wish to job share.
Candidates are very welcome to visit the Departments and are invited to contact
Mr Richard Bell, Clinical Lead, Department of Urology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, through his secretary Caroline Gordon Tel: (01865) 26347, or Miss Bryony Lennon, Operational Services Manager Renal, Transplant & Urology by email: Bryony.Lennon@ouh.nhs.uk
Any person who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis, in consultation with consultant colleagues. Suitably qualified job-share candidates will receive serious consideration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder duties will be at the Churchill hospital but presence will be required in other parts of the Trust including the John Radcliffe and Horton Hospital. The clinical work will include core urology, and a subspecialty interest to reflect the service need would be advantageous.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is a teaching hospital Trust, and the post-holder will be encouraged to teach clinical students and train junior doctors during clinical activities. An input into research is not expected as part of this post, but research opportunities are available within the Trust, and appointees can apply for honorary status with the Nuffield Department of Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed information of key roles and responsibilities and an indicative job plan, please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed information of key roles and responsibilities and an indicative job plan, please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS (urol.)
- CCT in Urology
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- General training in Urology to specialist level or equivalent
- Ability to make decisions at consultant level
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient leadership within an organizational and knowledge of national access targets
- Communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Urology in a large teaching hospital.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and Government's agenda for its modernisation.
- Computing skills: ability to use Word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- Management training and experience
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS (urol.)
- CCT in Urology
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- General training in Urology to specialist level or equivalent
- Ability to make decisions at consultant level
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient leadership within an organizational and knowledge of national access targets
- Communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Urology in a large teaching hospital.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and Government's agenda for its modernisation.
- Computing skills: ability to use Word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- Management training and experience
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).
