Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor post in the Urology Department at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, working with a supportive and friendly team in the newly built Urology Unit.
The post includes on call, assisting in theatre and supporting clinicians in clinic. Day to day work will cover outpatient, elective & emergency aspects of the service.
This post is not a training post but the team will provide support with training for diagnostic procedures such as local anaesthetic prostate biopsies.
As we operate from three main hospitals there is an expectation of cross bay travel so a driving license and a car is essential.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team.
The post, including on call commitment, would cover clinical duties across our sites.
The post holder will be expected to support the Urology services offered by the Trust and provide the highest quality of care to the local population.
The post holder will be supported by our Consultants and our urology specialist nurse practitioners with ward support provided by the Matron's.
The post holder will be supported to take part in medical audits and in continuing medical education, (including self-development and maintaining accreditation).
There is a requirement for regular appraisal to be undertaken by the lead responsible for these services.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Essential / Desirable
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice MRCS or evidence of working towards MRCS or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
- Significant experience in General Urology (minimum of 1 year). Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: good clinical care maintaining good medical practice good relationships and communication with patients good working relationships with colleagues good teaching and training professional behaviour and probity delivery of good acute clinical care
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment, well-developed communication skills and experience of supervising junior medical staff. Evidence of leadership skills
- Basic Surgical training. Attendance at appropriate training courses. Evidence of completion of audits. Understanding of research methodology and ethics
- Evidence of completion of audits. Understanding of research methodology and ethics
- AbilityWillingness to be involved in service development. Computer literacy. Understanding of basic management structures in the NHS. Evidence of commitment to audit
- Keen, energetic and enthusiastic in all aspects of general and emergency surgery
- A willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice. Regular attendance and participation at audit meetings. Participation in annual appraisal and Personal development plan review
- Ability to communicate effectively, able to maintain good working relations with a broad range of colleagues. Ability to lead where appropriate. Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others. Willingness to be flexible to meet the clinical demands of the service and recognise the needs of other colleagues. Reliability, punctuality and effective, efficient time management
Desirable
- FRCS (Urol) or FEBU
- Experience of Urology at specialty doctor or registrar level Able to perform an insertion of JJ stent unsupervised
- Able to perform flexible cystoscopy and LATP biopsies unsupervised
- Able to perform scrotal exploration unsupervised.
- Able to perform an insertion of JJ stent unsupervised
- Ability to impart knowledge and teach skills to others
- Attendance at appropriate training courses
- Evidence of peer reviewed publication
- Membership of appropriate professional societies
Person Specification
Essential / Desirable
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice MRCS or evidence of working towards MRCS or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
- Significant experience in General Urology (minimum of 1 year). Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: good clinical care maintaining good medical practice good relationships and communication with patients good working relationships with colleagues good teaching and training professional behaviour and probity delivery of good acute clinical care
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment, well-developed communication skills and experience of supervising junior medical staff. Evidence of leadership skills
- Basic Surgical training. Attendance at appropriate training courses. Evidence of completion of audits. Understanding of research methodology and ethics
- Evidence of completion of audits. Understanding of research methodology and ethics
- AbilityWillingness to be involved in service development. Computer literacy. Understanding of basic management structures in the NHS. Evidence of commitment to audit
- Keen, energetic and enthusiastic in all aspects of general and emergency surgery
- A willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice. Regular attendance and participation at audit meetings. Participation in annual appraisal and Personal development plan review
- Ability to communicate effectively, able to maintain good working relations with a broad range of colleagues. Ability to lead where appropriate. Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others. Willingness to be flexible to meet the clinical demands of the service and recognise the needs of other colleagues. Reliability, punctuality and effective, efficient time management
Desirable
- FRCS (Urol) or FEBU
- Experience of Urology at specialty doctor or registrar level Able to perform an insertion of JJ stent unsupervised
- Able to perform flexible cystoscopy and LATP biopsies unsupervised
- Able to perform scrotal exploration unsupervised.
- Able to perform an insertion of JJ stent unsupervised
- Ability to impart knowledge and teach skills to others
- Attendance at appropriate training courses
- Evidence of peer reviewed publication
- Membership of appropriate professional 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).
