Job summary
We are inviting applications for a full time post, Consultant in Urology.The Urology Team is located across two sites, Ipswich and Colchester. Whilst this role is primarily located at Ipswich Hospital there is also an opportunity and an expectation that some cross site working will take place in the future.
The post holder will have the responsibility of providing a wide range of urological procedures with existing consultants, middle grade doctors, and specialist nursing and technical staff.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will be expected to develop a special interest to complement the need of the department. Necessary support and mentoring will be provided within the unit. Whilst this role is primarily located at Ipswich Hospital there is also an expectation that some cross site working will take place in the future.
Person with interest in female and reconstructive urology or with HoLEP experience will fit the need of the department across both sites. Person with interest in cancer and Trans-perineal biopsy under local anaesthetic will fit the need of the department across both sites. There will also be an opportunity for Robotic training. We welcome candidates who would have a specialist interest complementary to the needs of the department
The successful candidate will provide out-patient and in-patient urology care at Ipswich hospital which would include performing diagnostic procedures, running outpatient clinics and carrying urological surgery.
The post-holder will share responsibilities for in-patient care with the current consultants and provide supervision to the middle grade doctors and trainees.
About us
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provides hospital and community health care . We serve a wide geographical area with a population approaching 800,000 residents. We deliver care services from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals, high street clinics and in patients' own homes. We have nearly 10,000 staff, with an annual budget of over £650 million. We are the largest NHS organisation in the East Anglia.
We are building for better care with an exciting capital development programme across our sites - totalling £100million over the next five years.
We are building a new elective orthopaedic centre for ESNEFT at Colchester Hospital. It will be one of the biggest centres in the country and will ensure we can retain complex and low volume cases locally for the people we serve.
We are also now building a £7million specialist interventional radiology and cardiac angiography unit at Colchester.
At Ipswich we are investing £35million in a new Emergency Department and co-located Urgent Treatment Centre, with additional diagnostic imaging kit (MRI and CT). There's a £5.3million molecular diagnostic laboratory soon to open at Ipswich, and works begins soon for a new Breast Care Centre and a Children's Unit.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will participate in a 1 in 6 prospective on-call rota, supported by a 24/7 mid-grade on call rota. When on-call, consultant activity is reduced to allow assessment and treatment of emergency patients. Cover is provided by mutual arrangement with colleagues to allow off site activity to take place. The department offers cover for acute paediatric urological conditions. Emergency cases are admitted under the care of the on call consultant for that day, who is responsible for their subsequent care. The Post holder will be expected to do a daily ward round including Saturday and Sunday when on call. This will be built into the job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will participate in a 1 in 6 prospective on-call rota, supported by a 24/7 mid-grade on call rota. When on-call, consultant activity is reduced to allow assessment and treatment of emergency patients. Cover is provided by mutual arrangement with colleagues to allow off site activity to take place. The department offers cover for acute paediatric urological conditions. Emergency cases are admitted under the care of the on call consultant for that day, who is responsible for their subsequent care. The Post holder will be expected to do a daily ward round including Saturday and Sunday when on call. This will be built into the job plan.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Specialist accreditation or within 6 months of attaining CCT
- Ability to perform core and specialised Urological operations of chosen sub speciality interest independently.
- Ability to organize and manage outpatient priorities, investigations and treatment
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Excellent team-working and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues
Desirable
- Research experience/ Higher degree MD/ PhD
- Fellowship / evidence of subspecialty training experience
- Presentation at National / International meetings
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Specialist accreditation or within 6 months of attaining CCT
- Ability to perform core and specialised Urological operations of chosen sub speciality interest independently.
- Ability to organize and manage outpatient priorities, investigations and treatment
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Excellent team-working and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues
Desirable
- Research experience/ Higher degree MD/ PhD
- Fellowship / evidence of subspecialty training experience
- Presentation at National / International meetings
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
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).
