Job summary
The Urology Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital is delighted to be able to offer two Trust Doctor position's working at an SHO level. The two posts are for one twelve month position and one eight month position. The post holder will be based at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills across the range of our service, including the chance to support theatres and gain valuable experience for your log book.
The Urology Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital is a large and busy unit, incorporating a wide range of clinical sub-specialties. It has a 24 bed ward and also operates from the surgical day-case unit. There are two dedicated Urology theatres and other theatres available within the trust. The department has a bespoke unit for outpatients, flexible cystoscopy, urodynamics, transrectal ultrasound and lithotripsy. The department is dynamic and have recently led new services including a rapid access unit, one stop clinics and new surgical procedures.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic candidates who can make a real contribution to the development of the unit, and you would be encouraged to participate in clinical audit, and the production of papers for publication.
You will participate in the junior doctor on-call rota, gaining valuable insight into the urology service.
Enquiries are welcomed, please contact:
Mr. David Bryant
Urology Consultant
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
SUNDERLAND, SR4 7TP
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The remit of the post will be for two positions. One full time fixed term post for 12 months and one full time fixed term post for 8 months. This is a Trust Grade level appointment for trainees seeking opportunities to enhance their careers, for trainees seeking to gain experience in Urology as part of surgical or general practice training and for those aiming for further experience in hospital-based medicine.
i Clinical
- Full shift working pattern (40hrs) with clinical exposure divided between ward management, provision of emergency care and attendance at routine Urology clinic/theatre sessions.
- Participation in the Urology first-on-call tier plus night shift cover Urology first –tier on-call team.
- Responsible to the Clinical Director.
ii. The post
- The post holder will be part of the team delivering clinical care to the Urology Wards at Sunderland Royal Hospital, for both planned and emergency admissions.
- The department provides emergency Urology management for the Accident and Emergency and GP services in South Tyneside and Sunderland. The post holder will provide diagnostic advice and emergency management in a supported environment. The post holder will also cover the Urology first on call rota when on night shift.
- The rota is designed to allow maximal attendance at educational sessions, either in theatre or outpatient clinics. The department is also strongly supported by Allied Health Professionals, allowing an enhanced learning experience.
Regular teaching sessions take place within the department. The post holder would also be expected to contribute towards these and to provide education and support to junior colleagues.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS
Job description
Job responsibilities
The remit of the post will be for two positions. One full time fixed term post for 12 months and one full time fixed term post for 8 months. This is a Trust Grade level appointment for trainees seeking opportunities to enhance their careers, for trainees seeking to gain experience in Urology as part of surgical or general practice training and for those aiming for further experience in hospital-based medicine.
i Clinical
- Full shift working pattern (40hrs) with clinical exposure divided between ward management, provision of emergency care and attendance at routine Urology clinic/theatre sessions.
- Participation in the Urology first-on-call tier plus night shift cover Urology first –tier on-call team.
- Responsible to the Clinical Director.
ii. The post
- The post holder will be part of the team delivering clinical care to the Urology Wards at Sunderland Royal Hospital, for both planned and emergency admissions.
- The department provides emergency Urology management for the Accident and Emergency and GP services in South Tyneside and Sunderland. The post holder will provide diagnostic advice and emergency management in a supported environment. The post holder will also cover the Urology first on call rota when on night shift.
- The rota is designed to allow maximal attendance at educational sessions, either in theatre or outpatient clinics. The department is also strongly supported by Allied Health Professionals, allowing an enhanced learning experience.
Regular teaching sessions take place within the department. The post holder would also be expected to contribute towards these and to provide education and support to junior colleagues.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
Desirable
- Ability to research medical literature.
- Information Technology skills.
Personality/Attitude
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgemental.
- Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Good basic general medical knowledge
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-base.
- Shows awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
- Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice
Teaching/Research/Audit
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching.
- Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- Research experience.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Specific understanding of own audit projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
Desirable
- Ability to research medical literature.
- Information Technology skills.
Personality/Attitude
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgemental.
- Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Good basic general medical knowledge
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-base.
- Shows awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
- Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice
Teaching/Research/Audit
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching.
- Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- Research experience.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Specific understanding of own audit projects.
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).
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