Job summary
North Bristol NHS Trust seeks a Consultant Urological Surgeon for the Bristol Urological Institute (BUI), a regional centre of excellence delivering urology services across Bristol and Weston.
We are a large, progressive department recognised for excellence in endourology, stone disease, urological cancer care, and functional and reconstructive urology. We support a two-site model across Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital, with access to modern facilities, advanced technology and a strong multidisciplinary team.
You would deliver general urology and endourology, focussing on urinary tract stone disease, including PCNL and complex ureteroscopy, flexible theatre working to support cancer and RTT targets, service development, and participation in consultant on-call rotas across BNSSG.
There is a strong commitment to education, research, quality improvement, with links to the University of Bristol and University of the West of England.
Benefits include a generous study leave package and access to Trust benefits including physiotherapy, gym access, professional psychology support, financial advice, will writing, childcare, a childcare salary sacrifice scheme, carers support, the NHS Pension Scheme, free bicycle loans (electric, folding or hybrid), and the Cyclescheme tax-benefit bicycle purchase scheme.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC's specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview
The postholder is responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when absent.
o The work of the BUI is now delivered across 2 sites (Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital). You will deliver care on both sites according to your agreed job plan and the need of the service.
o You will provide general Urology services and endourology/urinary tract stone disease including diagnostic services. Support and mentoring will be provided where required.
o As part of the division's target to expand theatre usage and improve theatre utilisation, the postholder, with other consultants, will provide flexible theatre cover as part of weekly programmed activities, providing extra capacity to meet cancer and RTT targets.
o You will contribute to on-call consultant and consultant of the week rota including out of hours cover, including covering multiple sites across BNSSG.
o The post-holder will, when required, to deliver regular clinical sessions across NBT Urology's sites.
o You will work a Job Plan of 10 PAs per week to help the service achieve its targets in both cancer and non-cancer urology.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Consultant Pack for more details of job description and main responsibilities, including person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Consultant Pack for more details of job description and main responsibilities, including person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- FRCS (or equivalent)
- Must have CCT in Urology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register.CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview. Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date. at the time of the appointment.
- 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.
- Experience in management of stone disease including PCNL and complex ureteroscopy.
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
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.
- Experience in management of stone disease including PCNL and complex ureteroscopy.
Desirable
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Willingness to undertake further research.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Ability to teach effectively
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Leadership and Teamwork
Essential
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team.
- Evidence of good organizational and compassionate leadership skills
- Evidence of positive development and change management
- An understanding of positive leadership in the context of healthcare.
Communication skills
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues.
- An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others.
- Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write and present management reports as required.
Other
Essential
- Must reside within 30 minutes or ten miles from the principal place of work
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- FRCS (or equivalent)
- Must have CCT in Urology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register.CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview. Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date. at the time of the appointment.
- 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.
- Experience in management of stone disease including PCNL and complex ureteroscopy.
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
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.
- Experience in management of stone disease including PCNL and complex ureteroscopy.
Desirable
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Willingness to undertake further research.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Ability to teach effectively
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Leadership and Teamwork
Essential
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team.
- Evidence of good organizational and compassionate leadership skills
- Evidence of positive development and change management
- An understanding of positive leadership in the context of healthcare.
Communication skills
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues.
- An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others.
- Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write and present management reports as required.
Other
Essential
- Must reside within 30 minutes or ten miles from the principal place of work
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
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Bristol Urological Institute - Southmead and Weston General Hospital
Bristol and Weston
BS10 5NB
Employer's website
https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
