Specialty Doctor in Urology

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider seeks a Specialty Doctor in Urology to join their established department. The role involves providing urological care, supervising junior doctors, and participating in research. Candidates must have full GMC registration and a minimum of 3 years of hospital experience in Urology, with a commitment to teaching. The role offers opportunities for clinical research and is based across multiple hospital sites in Dartford.

Benefits

Teaching opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Must have GMC registration and 3+ years of hospital service in Urology.
• MRCS is mandatory for the role.

Responsibilities

• Attend outpatient clinics, conduct ward rounds, and manage urology patients.
• Participate in theater sessions and assist in admissions and discharges.

Skills

Good interpersonal relationship

Leadership skills

Professional attitude

Committed to training junior doctors

Aptitude for research

Education

GMC registration with Full licence to practice

Job description

The Urology department is well established department, providing excellent urology to a wide catchment area. The department houses the tertiary Stone Centre, the award-winning Poplar Unit and has a dedicated Redwood Ward. Poplar unit also boasts its own seminar room with state-of-the-art audio-visual facility. There are seven full time consultants and a visiting consultant. The department has 8 middle grade doctors, including two specialist registrars, who are part of the Kent Surrey and Sussex (KSS) deanery rotation, and two research/clinical fellows pursuing higher degrees. The department also has a two core trainee, trust urology SHO and three foundation doctors. The department is well supported by specialist nurses, cancer, and stone coordinators. There is a close engagement with the Kent and Canterbury Christ Church Universities (CCCU) helping the development of translational research.

Specialty Doctors must be fully registered with the GMC and must have at least 3 years full time regular hospital service (or equivalent) as ST1/2 Level or above in the speciality of Urology. MRCS is mandatory. The post is committed to providing a General Urology service, undertake research, audit. The post is best suited for candidates waiting for further training in urology, before applying for training posts or achieving CESR. The post gives ample opportunities to present and publish clinical research.

Main duties of the job

This Full-time new speciality doctor post will commence as soon as possible on a permanent contract.The appointed new doctor will help the juniors in the ward, attend clinics, theatres and cover on call rota for urology as a registrar. This is a Non-Training Post and Full GMC Registration is required. Although this position does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval for training recognition, it offers full teaching and training opportunities.

The candidate is expected to work at both at the Darent Valley Hospital (DVH) site and at the Queen Mary Hospital (QMS) site. Outpatient activity, day care and main theatre are undertaken at both sites. Urology team works very closely to Nephrology team to provide optimal care to our patients who suffers both urological and nephrological disorders.

Active participation in Research will be encouraged and supported. Darent Valley Hospital has an active Research and Development Team supported by Specialist Research Nurses.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities

On-call commitments is 1 in 8 as urology registrar on call. The successful candidate would be expected to attend outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, ward rounds, to participate in the daily management of patients including admin. The appointee will be supported and supervised by consultants.The successful appointee will be responsible for the day to day running of the urology ward, assisting in theatre sessions and flex cystoscopy lists, and arranging admission and discharges under consultant supervision. A ward round will be conducted each morning, which is for both elective and emergency cases.

Please see attached JD and PS for Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC registration with Full licence to practice
• Previous experience in Surgery/urology

Training and experience

• Experience in Urology
• Understanding of principles of audit, Evidence of previous audit
• Experience in working in Urology Unit or Centre
• Leadership and Budgetary skills. Good interpersonal relationship

Skills &attributes

• Professional attitude, appearance and good record of attendance
• Committed to training of junior doctors
• Aptitude for research

Teaching

• Committed to training of junior doctors
• Previous experience of teaching. Teaching qualification

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.