Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and knowledgeable Locum Consultant Urological Surgeons (10 PA) to contribute to the elective recovery and continued restoration of the Urology service within North Bristol NHS Trust, delivered at Weston General Hospital and Southmead Hospital.
Candidates with subspecialty interest(s) complementing the needs of the department are encouraged to apply. The duration of this post will be 12 months.
Based at Southmead Hospital andWeston General Hospital the BUI is a tertiary referral centre and is the largest Urology department in the South West and one of the largest in the country, offering care for all urological conditions. The department is well supported by oncologists from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology centre and by a group of experienced and dedicated Cancer Nurse Specialists and Specialist Nurse Practitioners. We are a close-knit team, across all levels and value collaborative working. We also welcome new ideas as we are constantly striving to improve our service to all our patients.
Main duties of the job
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST based at Weston General Hospital and Southmead Hospital
Consultant Urological Surgeon
Full time - 10 PA's
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Urological Surgeon at the Bristol Urology Institute (BUI).
The BUI delivers general and specialised urology services in BNSSG, for the larger Urology Area Network and the Southwest.
The BUI is a tertiary referral centre and is the largest Urology department in the South West and one of the largest in the country, offering care for all urological conditions.
The BUI has a long history of urological research which has led to developments in the fields of urodynamics, robotic surgery and cancer care. We are proud of our achievements and keen to continue our successes into the future.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is a progressive and ambitious organisation providing hospital and community healthcare. It is a specialist regional centre for Major Trauma, Neurosciences, Plastics and Burns, Orthopaedics and Renal Services with a turnover in excess of £515m. The trust is currently undergoing one of the largest transformation programmes in the NHS having moved into the new £430 million hospital in May 2014.
The Trust has teaching status and is linked with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. You will have undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training opportunities and will be actively involved in the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will also contribute towards the provision of emergency urology services.
The postholder will work a flexible job plan of 10PA per week. This will assist the department in achieving its targets in both cancer and non-cancer urology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will also contribute towards the provision of emergency urology services.
The postholder will work a flexible job plan of 10PA per week. This will assist the department in achieving its targets in both cancer and non-cancer urology.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- FRCS (or equivalent)
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
- Must have CCT in Urology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment. Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
Desirable
- Fellowship Training
- Experience in General and/or LUTS
Further training/mgmt/audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
Research/teaching/publications
Essential
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- FRCS (or equivalent)
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
- Must have CCT in Urology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment. Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
Desirable
- Fellowship Training
- Experience in General and/or LUTS
Further training/mgmt/audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
Research/teaching/publications
Essential
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
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).
