Job summary
We have an exciting new post available for a Consultant Paediatric Urologist. The appointee will be based jointly between East and North Herts NHS Trust and the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The post is a full-time post comprising of 10.5 programmed activities (PAs). The role includes Paediatric urology clinics, diagnostics and theatre activities at both trusts. Applicants should have complete Adult Urology or Paediatric surgery training either in the UK or equivalent at the time of interview. They should have also completed a minimum of two years in Paediatric Urology at post CCT fellowship level. Applications from those wishing to work part-time or job share are welcomed.
Please note: That as part of the selection process you will be required to undertake a psychometric assessment which is mandatory There are no right or wrong answers and the aim of this is to give the panel members more information about the strengths and possible derailers of candidates preferred behaviors. You will also be required to take part in a stakeholder event, further details of which will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.Applicants must be on or within 6 months of being on the Specialist Register, at the time of interview.It is imperative that you also attach your CV to your application as this is an integral part of the application process. Please ensure to supply the names and addresses of referees.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity within the Urology department at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. We have a shared Urology Ward and good links with Paediatric and neonatal teams. There is a broad range of Paediatric open, Reconstructive, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic surgery well supported by modern equipment and a dedicated Paediatric theatre. There is a sub-regional renal unit so patients with complex nephro-urological problems are safely managed.We are also well supported by 4 interventional radiologists with CT, MR and nuclear medicine. We have close links with Great Ormond Street and Addenbrookes Hospital for discussion and management of more complex cases including an in-reach service from Great Ormond Street for both Paediatric Urology and Paediatric Nephrology.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a new post currently covered by a locum appointment. The appointee will be primarily based at the East and North Herts NHS Trust in Stevenage with regular planned activities at PAH. The role also includes Paediatric urology clinics, diagnostics and theatre activities at both trusts.
- Maintenance of high-quality patient centered care
- Shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
- Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
- Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
- Active participation in continuing medical education
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a new post currently covered by a locum appointment. The appointee will be primarily based at the East and North Herts NHS Trust in Stevenage with regular planned activities at PAH. The role also includes Paediatric urology clinics, diagnostics and theatre activities at both trusts.
- Maintenance of high-quality patient centered care
- Shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
- Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
- Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
- Active participation in continuing medical education
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
- College Membership FRCS (Urology or Paediatric Surgery) or qualification of an equivalent level
- Completion of Urological or Paediatric Surgery training in the UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree (or equivalent)
Previous Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience in Paediatric Urology
- Paediatric Urology Fellowship or equivalent
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
- Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Desirable
- Minimum 6 months experience at consultant level in Paediatric Urology
Skills
Essential
- Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors
- Evidence engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
- College Membership FRCS (Urology or Paediatric Surgery) or qualification of an equivalent level
- Completion of Urological or Paediatric Surgery training in the UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree (or equivalent)
Previous Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience in Paediatric Urology
- Paediatric Urology Fellowship or equivalent
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
- Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Desirable
- Minimum 6 months experience at consultant level in Paediatric Urology
Skills
Essential
- Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors
- Evidence engagement with appraisal and revalidation
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).
