Consultant Urologist

NHS; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Huntingdon is seeking a Consultant Urologist to enhance Urology services. The role involves managing outpatient care and participating in clinical governance. Candidates must have GMC registration and significant Urology training. The position offers support for career development and involvement in research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Evidence of thorough and broad training in Urological Surgery.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care.
• Commitment to continuing Medical Education.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues to promote department aims.
• Develop multi-disciplinary teams for patient care.
• Supervise and manage junior medical staff.

Skills

Urology skills

Clinical care management

Team collaboration

Clinical governance

Research interest

Education

Full GMC registration

CCT or CESR (CP)

FRCS(Urol) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Have you considered developing your Urology skills in a growing and research-oriented Trust? We are seeking a well-motivated and innovative Consultant Urologist to assist in the delivery of high-quality evidence-based Urology Clinical services while implementing innovative working practices in creating a high-performing multidisciplinary team.

Joining a team of Consultants and Specialist Doctors, you will share responsibility for the provision of care to our patients and support the development of Clinical Governance using audit findings to improve treatment quality and minimise clinical risk. Research is important to us, with partnerships with Cambridge as our Tertiary and Cancer Network Centre to develop rapid diagnostic pathways for cancer. We are committed to developing careers and will offer encouragement and support to pursue your own subspecialty within the department. A secretary and clerical staff will be provided to support daily clinical and administrative duties.

You must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register, or within six months of admission to the Register for Trainees if in a Training Programme within the UK. In addition, you must be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within six months of achieving CCST.

Responsibilities

• To work with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the department.
• To promote the development of multi-disciplinary teams and shared responsibility for the provision of care to patients.
• To support the development of clinical governance, using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and minimise clinical risk.
• To develop innovative working practices, and to support the growing clinical contribution of non-medical staff.
• To supervise and manage junior medical staff.
• To assist in the teaching and training programmes for junior medical staff and postgraduate medical education.
• To work effectively within a team and communicate well with patients, general practitioners, and hospital colleagues.

Your focus will be on increased day-case and outpatient care with Urology Assessment and Treatment Centres at Stamford and Hinchingbrooke Hospitals. You will be supported to promote the department’s aims and develop multidisciplinary teams with shared responsibility for patient care and governance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• CCT or CESR (CP), or within 6 months of attaining this
• FRCS(Urol) or equivalent

General Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training in Urological Surgery
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Personal Skills

• Commitment to continuing Medical Education
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at departmental, local, regional or national levels

Management Experience

• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
• Ability to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets

Research Experience

• Interest in research and service development
• Experience with clinical audits

Desirable

• Evidence of completed and published research and audit

Other Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For information, see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance text. Guidance on overseas criminal record checks is available in the referenced guidance.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park Road, Huntingdon, PE29 6NT