Job summary
Applications are invited for the above Junior Specialist Doctor higher (JSDH) post (ST2 level) in the Department of Urology, Sandwell &City Hospitals, Birmingham, to start from 22 July 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is suitable for someone who has completed core training and possibly some specialist training and wishes to pursue a career in urology. The post is 12 months Fixed Term initially with the option to extend by mutual agreement. The successful candidate should have at least significant post graduate experience, of which a minimum of 12 months should have been in Urology. The successful candidate must also possess MRCS and be fully registered with the GMC. This post will not attract training recognition from the Postgraduate Dean, but the post holder will work alongside, and receive similar training to those on the training programme.
Closing date: 2/6/2024 or once sufficient number of applications received.
Interview date:11/6/2024
Main duties of the job
YYou will be joining a dynamic and enthusiastic department consisting of nine consultants, 3 Specialist Registrars, 2 Specialty Doctor, 1 GP Trainee (ST1-2), 1 Junior Specialty Doctor Lower (ST1- 2) and 4 Foundation Year 1 doctors. Apart from radical pelvic urology cancer surgery, nephrectomies and complex reconstruction, a full range of urology procedures are undertaken. The unit takes pride in providing comprehensive stone service with onsite lithotripter. All urology inpatient activity takes place at the Sandwell hospital and day case and 23 hours surgery is based at Birmingham Treatment Centre. Our inpatient activity will move to the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) on its opening later this year. Outpatient clinics take place on both the City (Birmingham treatment centre) and Sandwell sites. The successful candidate will be required to participate in clinics, theatre and endoscopy sessions and 1 in 6 on call as per share in part time post. The department offers audit, research, quality improvement activities and expect juniors to have full participation in multidisciplinary and uro-radiology meetings.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached. For an informal discussion, please contact:
Mr Tariq Sami, Lead in Urology: Tel: 0121 507 2861 e-mail: tsami@nhs.net
Mr Ugo Otite, Consultant Urologist, Tel: 0121 507 2933 e-mail: ugo.otite@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached. For an informal discussion, please contact:
Mr Tariq Sami, Lead in Urology: Tel: 0121 507 2861 e-mail: tsami@nhs.net
Mr Ugo Otite, Consultant Urologist, Tel: 0121 507 2933 e-mail: ugo.otite@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS MBBC) or equivalent)
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Significant relevant experience at ST1/2 or higher in Urology
Desirable
- Recent experience in Urology
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Personal Attributes:
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licence to practise
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Personal Circumstances:
Essential
- Residence within a reasonable distance of the Trust's Hospitals
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS MBBC) or equivalent)
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- Significant relevant experience at ST1/2 or higher in Urology
Desirable
- Recent experience in Urology
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Personal Attributes:
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licence to practise
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Personal Circumstances:
Essential
- Residence within a reasonable distance of the Trust's Hospitals
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
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).
