Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Urological Surgeon. This is a 10 PA fixed term contract position for 1 year, within the Department of Urology at MFT. There will be an opportunity in the future to apply for a substantive post as the urology service will be remodeling and expanding as a result of the merger of urology services across Manchester.
The department is looking for a consultant with core urological skills to help support and delivery the service. The unit provides a comprehensive general and specialized service which includes:
- Cancer diagnostics
- Robotic & laparoscopic surgery
- Stones and endourology
- Fixed site lithotripsy
- BPH surgery
- Female urology
Main duties of the job
Candidates should have the core skills to carry out the following activities independently:
Outpatient clinics
Flexible cystoscopy
Ward rounds & inpatient care
Day case surgery
General urology on call
This post is available with immediate effect. Within MFT, urology services are now spread across three inpatient sites - Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital. Urological activity is also undertaken at Withington Hospital, Trafford General Hospital and Altrincham Hospital. The successful candidate will predominantly be based at WTWA (Wythenshawe/Trafford/Withington/Altrincham) hospitals, but we are looking for someone who is flexible & prepared to work at other sites according to the changing needs of the service. At present, we have a cohort of 21 consultants delivering urological services across all sites.
The successful applicant will be expected initially to take part in a 1 in 8 rota which is fully supported by a middle grade urology doctor. The on call will be based at Wythenshawe Hospital although this model may change for all consultants as the urology services evolve. The hospitals currently operate a consultant of the week model where you will be looking after emergency admissions and elective/post-operative urology patients.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB.ChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Broad experience of elective and emergency urological surgery
- Completion of Higher Specialist training in surgery (or within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Participation Audit
- Training junior medical staff
- Publications and presentations in the urological field
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration) and Licensed to Practice
- Member of BAUS or subspecialist section
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register (or be within 6 months of CCT date from the date of interview
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB.ChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Broad experience of elective and emergency urological surgery
- Completion of Higher Specialist training in surgery (or within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Participation Audit
- Training junior medical staff
- Publications and presentations in the urological field
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration) and Licensed to Practice
- Member of BAUS or subspecialist section
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register (or be within 6 months of CCT date from the date of interview
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
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).
