Job summary
We are looking for a consultant urologist confident to carry out general urology duties with additional subspecialty interests to complement the department and experience with stone and laser treatments, with an interest in bladder cancer. Participation in local cancer and endourology MDT meetings will occur weekly. There are opportunities to develop stone surgery, novel BPH treatments, endoscopic management of bladder tumours, including TULA, and advanced diagnostics.
Our Southend site the regional complex Urology cancer centre and both Broomfield and Southend have Da Vinci robot systems.
So, if you are looking for a role that allows you to innovate, please apply today.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate 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
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description but duties will include:
To provide clinical care for patients referred to Urology at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
To contribute to the development, compliance and professional requirements of Trust priorities and policies.
To actively participate in the supervision and training of a multidisciplinary work force in the Urology Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description but duties will include:
To provide clinical care for patients referred to Urology at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
To contribute to the development, compliance and professional requirements of Trust priorities and policies.
To actively participate in the supervision and training of a multidisciplinary work force in the Urology Department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; or clear plan to obtain.
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the speciality
- Comprehensive knowledge in the speciality and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Subspecialist interest in bladder cancer and Paediatrics
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
Research/Audit Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
- Evidence of audit.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Masters or PhD qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; or clear plan to obtain.
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the speciality
- Comprehensive knowledge in the speciality and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Subspecialist interest in bladder cancer and Paediatrics
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
Research/Audit Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
- Evidence of audit.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Masters or PhD qualification
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).
