Job summary
We are advertising for a Consultant Urological Surgeon at MSE Hospitals based at Broomfield Hospital. The Urology directorate has 20 consultants running two on call services based at Southend and Broomfield Hospitals each with a 1:10 on-call rota with 24/7 middle grade cover on a consultant of the week model.
A urology pelvic on-call rota also provides cover based at Southend Hospital. MSE is fortunate to have 3 Da Vinci robots, 2 based at Southend hospital and 1 based at Broomfield hospital. Southend is the regional urology cancer centre and Broomfield Hospital is now the emergency hub for Chelmsford and Basildon patients together with complex elective benign and local cancer surgery. Robotic renal surgery and PCNL and lithotripsy are carried out here.
We are looking to appoint a consultant with a specialist interest in Andrology and Urethral reconstruction. The andrology post will be supported by a link with the established pathway to the tertiary centre at St George's Hospital in London. Successful candidates may be required to work at another Trust site in addition to their base site.
Essex's first medical school opened in Chelmsford at Anglia Ruskin University in 2018. The Trust therefore has redoubled its focus on education, as the students are now undergoing clinical rotations at the Trust's sites. It is thus an essential criterion, that the prospective applicant, has an interest in education.
Provisional AAC Date: 8th March 2024.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this post is to provide an andrology and urethral service for the local population. The appointee is also expected to take part in all departmental activities, including on-call, audit and teaching and will be encouraged to develop new services in line with GIRFT.
This post will be supported professionally by a link with the established pathway to the tertiary centre at St George's Hospital in London. Please feel free to contact Prof Nick Watkin at St George's Hospital to discuss further how the working relationship would work in the short and longer term.
You would be expected to participate in on call commitments and undertake emergency procedures.
You will also be expected to participate in professional medical responsibilities and training of the junior medical staff.
The consultants are the senior members of the Trust's medical team, and in this role, they have responsibility for providing a complete urology service, as well as training and education to the junior medical and other staff, as required.
Consultant medical staff are expected to be involved with the General Manager and Clinical Director in the compilation, implementation and monitoring of the business plan for the urology service.
About us
MSE is a new Foundation Trust, made up principally of Broomfield Hospital, Southend Hospital and Basildon Hospital. There are also outlying district sites covered by the Trust (e.g. Braintree Community Hospital, St Peter's Hospital, Maldon and Orsett Hospital). The Trusts merged in April 2020 with a view to providing joined-up care across Mid & South Essex. We are now one of the largest Hospital Trusts in the UK.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide consultant level Urology on call duties (1 in 10) based at Broomfield Hospital. This will include on site daytime cover and post take ward rounds based on a consultant of the week model.
To provide outpatient clinic service; this may include diagnostic procedures
To perform independent elective and emergency operating including day case surgery
To undertake andrology specialty clinics
To participate as a core member in Urology local MDTs.
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
Any responsibility which relates to a special interest;
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide consultant level Urology on call duties (1 in 10) based at Broomfield Hospital. This will include on site daytime cover and post take ward rounds based on a consultant of the week model.
To provide outpatient clinic service; this may include diagnostic procedures
To perform independent elective and emergency operating including day case surgery
To undertake andrology specialty clinics
To participate as a core member in Urology local MDTs.
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
Any responsibility which relates to a special interest;
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent (e.g FEBU)
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Subspecialty training in andrology surgery
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent (e.g FEBU)
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Subspecialty training in andrology surgery
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
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).
