Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join UHB Trust Hospitals for a full-time Consultant Urologist with a specialist interest in endourology.
The unit provides secondary care stone services including ureteroscopy, standard and mini PCNL to it's local population, as well as providing a tertiary complex stone and stricture service.
The department has a static lithotripter at Queen Elizabeth (QE) Hospital, which provides elective and hot lithotripsy services. The stone service is supported by a Stone CNS and a weekly endourology MDT for discussing complex cases.
We have recently acquired a Magento 150W laser and would be looking to start a HOLEP service, which it is hoped this post holder would be able to develop
The endourology department has a reputation for research and education with a track record of national and international publications and presentations. It would be anticipated that the applicant would contribute to this.
Main duties of the job
Leadership & Governance
*Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive hand service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved.
*Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking innovative practice.
*Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust.
*Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.
*Play an active role in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance program.
*Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.
*Demonstrate excellence in patient care.
*Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances.
Human Resources
*Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.
*Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan.
*Contribute, enthusiastically, to the teaching of patients, undergraduates and postgraduates in a wide range of health-related disciplines.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
*The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
*The post holder must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.
Planning and organizing
*Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.
*Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.
Analysis and data management
*Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.
*Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate time-frame.
Equality and Diversity
*Ensure the implementation of equality and diversity policy in relation to management and development of staff in the division.
*Actively promote the equality and diversity policies of the Trust.
Continuing Medical Education
*Attend departmental meetings.
*Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained.
*The trust fully supports the requirement for CME by the relevant Royal College and acknowledges that it is an essential component of a consultant's professional activities that will be reviewed during the appraisal process and revalidation. Time and financial support will be granted in accordance with the Trust's Leave Policy.
These duties and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive. Duties may be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Duties will be reflected in a job plan, which will be subject to annual review with the Service Lead and the Divisional Medical Director.
For further information about this role, please see the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
*The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.
*The post holder must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.
Planning and organizing
*Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.
*Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.
Analysis and data management
*Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.
*Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate time-frame.
Equality and Diversity
*Ensure the implementation of equality and diversity policy in relation to management and development of staff in the division.
*Actively promote the equality and diversity policies of the Trust.
Continuing Medical Education
*Attend departmental meetings.
*Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained.
*The trust fully supports the requirement for CME by the relevant Royal College and acknowledges that it is an essential component of a consultant's professional activities that will be reviewed during the appraisal process and revalidation. Time and financial support will be granted in accordance with the Trust's Leave Policy.
These duties and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive. Duties may be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Duties will be reflected in a job plan, which will be subject to annual review with the Service Lead and the Divisional Medical Director.
For further information about this role, please see the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *GMC Registration
- *Post CCT- or completion date within 6 months
- *FRCS in Urology or Equivalent
- *Subspecialist skills Endourology
Desirable
- *Higher degree (ie MD or PhD)
Experience
Essential
- *Specialist training in Endourology
Desirable
- *Fellowship training in relevant subspecialty area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *GMC Registration
- *Post CCT- or completion date within 6 months
- *FRCS in Urology or Equivalent
- *Subspecialist skills Endourology
Desirable
- *Higher degree (ie MD or PhD)
Experience
Essential
- *Specialist training in Endourology
Desirable
- *Fellowship training in relevant subspecialty area
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
