Resident Doctor, ST3/4 (MN37)- Urology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Resident Doctor in the Urology Department with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This two-month position involves clinical activities, training in urological emergencies, and participation in a supportive on-call rota. Ideal for individuals looking to progress in their medical career within a welcoming and busy environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Confirmed GMC registration required.
• Experience in a UK hospital is essential.
• Logbook exposure to Urological surgery is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partake in daily elective clinical activity of the Urology Department.
• Attend Consultant-Supervised Theatre Lists and outpatient clinics.
• Participate in a 1-in-7 Registrar of the week rota.

Skills

Basic urological procedures

Clinical prioritization

Education

M.B.B.S or Equivalent

MRCS Part 1 and/or 2

Job description

This is a two month Resident Doctor post, from 30th July 25- 30th September 25.

The successful applicant will partake in the daily elective clinical activity of the Urology Department. They will be expected to attend Consultant-Supervised Theatre Lists and outpatient clinics - they can expect to be trained to manage Urological emergencies out of hours.

Main duties of the job

Furthermore, the post holder will partake in a 1-in-7 Registrar of the week rota (0800-1700), alongside the rest of the on call team which consist of a Consultant of the Week (who has all other elective activity cancelled), 2 Urology SHOs (covering Wards and Emergency Department), 1 FY1 and 1 Physician's Assistant.

The overnight/weekend on call comprises of a 1-in-7, 24/7 middle grade rota - compliant with EWTD and the 2018 Junior Doctor's Contract as stipulated by NHS Employers. The department is busy, but is friendly and welcoming and committed to training. This role is ideal for progression through to higher specialist urological training.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will partake in the daily elective clinical activity of the Urology Department. They will be expected to attend Consultant-Supervised Theatre Lists and outpatient clinics they can expect to be trained to manage Urological emergencies out of hours. It will be favourable if they have experience with performing flexible cystoscopy (either with trainer scrubbed or independent), but not considered to be mandatory.

Furthermore, the post holder will partake in a 1-in-7 Registrar of the week rota (0800-1700), alongside the rest of the on call team which consist of a Consultant of the Week (who has all other elective activity cancelled), 2 Urology SHOs (covering Wards and Emergency Department), 1 FY1 and 1 Physicians Assistant.

The overnight/weekend on call comprises of a 1-in-7, 24/7 middle grade rota - compliant with EWTD and the 2018 Junior Doctors Contract as stipulated by NHS Employers. The department is busy, but is friendly and welcoming and committed to training. This role is ideal for progression through to higher specialist urological training.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

• Confirmed GMC registration to cover the scope of employment
• M.B.B.S or Equivalent
• MRCS Part 1 and/or 2

Desirable

• Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
• Other degrees e.g. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent

Knowledge:

Essential

• Competent in basic urological procedures

Desirable

• Logbook shows exposure to Urological surgery

Experience:

Essential

• Experience in UK Hospital
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Understands current clinical issues in specialty
• Aware of own limitations consultants senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
• Understands the confidentiality and data protection
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
• Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
• Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk

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