Job summary
We are looking to recruit dynamic speciality doctor to work in our established Urology department at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, which is part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The appointment is a full-time post. The role is to provide a shared responsibility for the provision of care to our patients, while implementing innovative working practices in creating a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
Weekly work commitments will be within the Working Time Regulations on working hours and will also be influenced by the Royal College of Surgery recommendations, the Consultant contract and will be specified in the Job Plan.
We embrace a collegiate team spirit within a supportive environment; colleagues at all levels in the department enjoy a very close working relationship where all clinical issues are openly discussed at formal and informal meetings.
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of allurological patients
To share with colleagues in the urology department the management of urological patients requiring admission.
The appointee will have on call commitments, forming part of the 'consultant on call' rota
Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A10 PA week consists of 8.5 PAs direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA).
To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
Undertake regular elective clinics and elective theatre lists. Clinical sessions will be scheduled between the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital site and the Bedford Hospital site, as we work together to further develop the joint working strategy of the departments across the merged organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A10 PA week consists of 8.5 PAs direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA).
To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
Undertake regular elective clinics and elective theatre lists. Clinical sessions will be scheduled between the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital site and the Bedford Hospital site, as we work together to further develop the joint working strategy of the departments across the merged organisation.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oRelevant postgraduate qualification MRCP, MRCS etc
Desirable
- oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
- Teaching Qualification in Medical Education (PG Cert.)
Requirements
Essential
- oMeets the GMC Generic Professional Capabilities (GPC's) 1.1 to 6.5 that are in line with this post
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- oPractises with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework
Experience
Essential
- oCompleted a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or on aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification
- oCompleted a minimum of 5 years within specialty
- oMeets the criteria set out in the Generic Capabilities' Framework for the Specialist grade
- oEligibility to work in the UK
Personal
Essential
- oResidence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- oFit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- oSatisfactory DBS clearance
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oRelevant postgraduate qualification MRCP, MRCS etc
Desirable
- oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
- Teaching Qualification in Medical Education (PG Cert.)
Requirements
Essential
- oMeets the GMC Generic Professional Capabilities (GPC's) 1.1 to 6.5 that are in line with this post
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- oPractises with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework
Experience
Essential
- oCompleted a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or on aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification
- oCompleted a minimum of 5 years within specialty
- oMeets the criteria set out in the Generic Capabilities' Framework for the Specialist grade
- oEligibility to work in the UK
Personal
Essential
- oResidence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- oFit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- oSatisfactory DBS clearance
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).
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