Consultant Urologist

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Huntingdon is seeking a motivated Consultant Urologist to enhance Urology services. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical care, supervising junior staff, and fostering research. Candidates must possess GMC registration and relevant qualifications. The trust emphasizes diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive workplace for all backgrounds. Competitive salary and career development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Diversity-focused workplace

Supervision of junior staff

Qualifications

• Must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of admission.
• Evidence of thorough training in Urological Surgery.
• Ability to take full responsibility for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing Urology clinical services.
• Promote multi-disciplinary teams.
• Supervise and manage junior medical staff.

Skills

Clinical governance

Urology surgery

Team leadership

Communication

Education

CCT or CESR (CP)

FRCS (Urol)

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 the responsibility for the provision of care to our patients, and you will support the development of Clinical Governance using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk. Research is important for us. We have established strong working partnerships with Cambridge as our Tertiary and Cancer Network Centre in developing rapid pathways for diagnostics of Cancer. We are committed to developing careers and we will offer you the encouragement and support to pursue your own subspecialty within the department. In managing your daily clinical and administrative duties, a secretary and clerical staff will be provided.

You must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register, or within six months of being admitted 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 6 months of achieving CCST.

Main duties of the job

The job plan has been created to include 10 PAs with 1 in 8 basis on-call Urology services cover. You will assist colleagues reciprocally to cover absence. Emergency cover for patients is provided at all sites. Your focus will be oriented to the delivery of increased day case and outpatient care with Urology Assessment and Treatment centres at Stamford and Hinchingbrooke Hospitals. You will be supported by colleagues to promote the collective aims of the department and the development of multi-disciplinary teams with shared responsibility for the provision of care to our patients. You will contribute to the development of clinical governance, using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk. As a specialist leader in Urology, you will develop innovative working practices, and support the growing clinical contribution of non-medical staff.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to assist both the development of Urology clinical services and those associated with his/her sub-speciality. Key responsibilities include:

1. To work with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the department.
2. To promote the development of multi-disciplinary teams and shared responsibility for the provision of care to patients.
3. To support the development of clinical governance, using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk.
4. To develop innovative working practices, and to support the growing clinical contribution of non-medical staff.
5. To supervise and manage junior medical staff.
6. To assist in the teaching and training programmes for junior medical staff and Postgraduate Medical Education.
7. To work effectively within a team and communicate well with patients, General Practitioners, and hospital colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

General Experience

Essential

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

Personal Skills

Essential

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

Management Experience

Essential

• 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

Essential

• Interest in research and service development
• Experience with Clinical Audits

Desirable

• Evidence of completed and published research and audit

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising Junior Doctors and Speciality Registrars
• Evidence of ability to teach and supervise all postgraduate levels: PRHO to SpR
• Ability to teach clinical skills