Trust Registrar at CT Level in Urology

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Carlisle seeks a Trust Doctor specialized in Urology. This role includes responsibilities in elective and emergency surgery and requires a recognized medical qualification and experience in Urology. Candidates will contribute to patient care and participate in a 1 in 6 on-call rota. A generous benefits package, including holidays and development opportunities, is offered.

Benefits

Lease car may be available

27-day holiday scheme

Flexible working scheme

Competitive NHS pension scheme

NHS discounts with retailers

EAP – free counselling service

Qualifications

• Postgraduate surgical experience required.
• Prior clinical experience in Urology needed.
• Able to demonstrate appropriate logbook experience in Urology.

Responsibilities

• Perform elective and emergency Urology surgery.
• Care for patients under Urology Consultants.
• Participate in Urology on-call duties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Team motivation

Communication

Teaching experience

Education

MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is seeking to appoint a Trust Doctor (CT Level) in Urology on a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will have elective and emergency responsibilities in Urology surgery at NCIC. They will perform regular elective duties within Urology surgery during the day from Monday to Friday, including Urology clinics, diagnostic lists such as TP biopsies and cystoscopy, elective theatres, MDT meetings, ward rounds and personal development time. The doctor will undertake Urology on-call on a 1 in 6 rota which will include 0800-1700 resident on-call and 1700-0800 non-resident on call. Doctors will provide prospective cover for colleagues on approved annual and study leave.

Successful candidates will have responsibilities for the day‑to‑day care of all patients under the Urology Consultants at NCIC. The department delivers Urological services at CIC with spoke services at WCH, including procedures such as Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), Thuliumlaser enucleation of the prostate (Thulep), Trans urethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT), Nephrectomies, MRI Fusion TP Biopsies, ESWL, Urolift, Urodynamics and Cystoscopies. The department also works closely with other services at NCIC including the community bladder teams and Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We’re responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. We are also committed to sustainability, encouraging staff to support the Trust’s green initiatives.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Benefits

• Lease car may be available for this position (details upon appointment)
• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS pension scheme
• Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) – a free, confidential counselling and information service

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent registerable qualification
• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Experience in managing Urology surgical patients and assisting in Urology surgery

Desirable

• MRCS, FRCS or FEBU
• Experience from a Urology training programme (UK or overseas)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate surgical experience
• Prior clinical experience in Urology
• An understanding of evidence based medicine
• Able to demonstrate appropriate logbook experience in Urology
• Interest in research and involvement in audit projects
• Able to demonstrate Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Experience of Urology in the UK
• Comprehensive experience in Urology
• Demonstrate improvement in care from audit

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and delegate responsibilities
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
• Understanding of NHS an entity in relation to healthcare delivery
• Demonstrate teaching experience
• Ability to motivate and support multidisciplinary team
• High ethical and professional standards
• Ability to communicate and relate well with other members of staff and patients

Desirable

• Awareness of changes in NHS organisation (purchaser, provider and community care)
• Experience of teaching medical students

Other requirements

Essential

• To work with colleagues to provide continuing care
• To live or be able to move within a 15‑mile (30‑minute) radius of the Hub Hospital
• Satisfactory medical screening by North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our policy for eligible vacancies.

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