Job summary
The post is for a full time 10 PA (programmed activity) Consultant Urologist trained robotic surgeon, based at Lincoln County Hospital with 2 theatre sessions. The post holder will share on call and MDT responsibilities with Lincolnshire colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The Appointee will be expected to have a subspecialist training in pelvic/upper tract robotic surgery. Further support can be provided in order for the appointee to develop their subspecialist's skills. The appointee will also be expected, in conjunction with their colleagues, to provide a comprehensive Urology service at Lincoln County Hospital. The Appointee will have two outpatient clinics and an all-day operating robotic list once a week at Lincoln County Hospital, and a further core/endourology operating list once every 3 weeks at Grantham Hospital. The appointee will take part in the 1:10 Urology consultant on-call rota for emergency duties at Lincoln County Hospital and provide, on a reciprocal basis, emergency cover for colleagues during periods of absence. The appointee will be required to play an active part in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the Department and to take part in regional and national audits. He/she will also be required to report all critical incidents and expected to attend regularly Clinical Audit, Critical Incident Reporting, Morbidity & Mortality and Departmental Team meetings. The appointee will be expected to undertake clinical supervision of medical students and core or specialty trainees including workplace assessment, feedback and communication with educational supervisors as appropriate. The appointee will be encouraged to participate in management duties within the Department and the organisation.
About us
The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH) is a large acute NHS Trust responsible for a comprehensive range of health services within Lincolnshire and also provides some services to neighbouring authorities. ULTH has 3 main inpatient sites at Boston, Grantham and Lincoln, with outpatients being undertaken at a further four Community hospitals within the county. The combined revenues of the Trust are in the region of £680 million with 8,400 highly trained staff and volunteers. ULTH is made up of 4 main hospital sites, Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital, Louth County Hospital and Grantham and District Hospital.
The Trust's management structure is based on 4 Divisions that span the Trust. The 4 Divisions are as follows: Medicine, Surgery, Clinical Support Services, and Women and Children's. Each Division is led by a Clinical Director . The Directorates are managed Trust Wide.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proposed Job plan for this post(subject to discussion with appointee)
Day
Time
Work
Categorisation
Monday
Core SPA
DCC
Tuesday
09:00 13:00
14:00 18:00
Outpatients Clinic alt weeks
Admin
DCC
Wednesday
09:00 13:00
13:30
17:00
Lincoln Outpatients Clinic All Day
DCC
Thursday
08:00 18:00
Grantham Theatre All Day- 1:3 rotation
Urology MDT 2:3
DCC
Friday
08:00 18:00
Lincoln Robotic theatre
DCC
At a variable time
Admin and SPA
SPA
Out of hours
On-Call
Variable frequency
DCC
TOTAL
10.57 PAs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proposed Job plan for this post(subject to discussion with appointee)
Day
Time
Work
Categorisation
Monday
Core SPA
DCC
Tuesday
09:00 13:00
14:00 18:00
Outpatients Clinic alt weeks
Admin
DCC
Wednesday
09:00 13:00
13:30
17:00
Lincoln Outpatients Clinic All Day
DCC
Thursday
08:00 18:00
Grantham Theatre All Day- 1:3 rotation
Urology MDT 2:3
DCC
Friday
08:00 18:00
Lincoln Robotic theatre
DCC
At a variable time
Admin and SPA
SPA
Out of hours
On-Call
Variable frequency
DCC
TOTAL
10.57 PAs
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Specialist interest in Robotic Surgery
- Experience of supervising trainee Doctors
Desirable
- Robotic fellowship experience
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
- Entry of Specialist Register (entry expected within six months, or be pursuing a future CESR application)
Desirable
- Specialist interest in pelvic/renal Oncology
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the speciality
Evidence and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Experience of supervising trainee Doctors and ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of supervising StRs
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Ability to supervise post graduate research
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Specialist interest in Robotic Surgery
- Experience of supervising trainee Doctors
Desirable
- Robotic fellowship experience
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
- Entry of Specialist Register (entry expected within six months, or be pursuing a future CESR application)
Desirable
- Specialist interest in pelvic/renal Oncology
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the speciality
Evidence and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Experience of supervising trainee Doctors and ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of supervising StRs
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Ability to supervise post graduate research
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).
