Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant Urologist with Interest in Andrology and Fertility

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Job summary

This is a 10 PA post for a substantive Consultant Urologist with Special Interest in Andrology and Fertility at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospital. The post will be based at our new BHRUT Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital and Queens Hospital cross-site working.

The successful applicant will be expected to complement the current workforce working closely with colleagues and managers with the aim of decreasing the waiting list for core urology. They will support the current delivery of general urology, andrology and fertility services.

The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist care to this growing population of patients and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.

Surgery for children under 5 years is usually provided separately and would only be covered by the appointee under exceptional circumstances. There is an interventional radiology service almost 7/7 for management vascular emergencies and drainage of collections / abscesses. At present we have a dedicated Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU). The service is supported by an award-winning Hot Clinic which helps ambulatory care for surgical patients. A "CEPOD" emergency operating list is available all day.

Main duties of the job

Consultant Urologist with Special Interest in Andrology and Fertility

The urology service is dynamic and undergoing significant change and improvement with scope for further input and contribution. The post-holder will also be expected to continue developing the newly established andrology service, collaborate with regional andrology centres, and develop links with BHRUT Women's health team, providing support to partners. This Trust covers a large population serving the Northeast London and Essex catchment area, with a need for an emergency and elective andrology service, working closely with the local tertiary centre, and supporting the specialist nurses. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which clinicians are at the forefront of clinical management.

The new appointee will be joining a group of 11 consultants as well as 1 Associate Specialist, 2 Specialty Doctor, 5 senior clinical fellows, 3 Registrars, and 10 Junior clinical fellows. There is also a specialty doctor with cross site and teaching commitments. There are 7 Nurse Specialists based at King George Hospital.

About us

We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.

We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings forurgent and emergency careat Queen's and King George hospitals; anddata released by NHS Englandshowed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-M7417

Job locations

Urology Medical Staff

Queens Hospital

Romford

RM7 0AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with colleagues and managers with the aim of developing pathways ensuring smooth and efficient pathways for our patients.

A regular programme of service and educational meetings underpins the service. There is a regular commitment to audit and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The scale of the hospital permits an excellent degree of effective working relationships between hospital departments and Primary care.

There are regular MDT meetings on site at King George Hospital.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4440.

If you would like to discuss this post further then please contact Mr Shailesh Kulkarni, Consultant Urologist and Clinical Lead for Urology and Cancer via e-mail onShailesh.Kulkarni@nhs.net or Mrs Patricia Murphy General Manager Trauma & Orthopaedics and Urology via e-mail Patricia.Murphy7@nhs.net or telephone 01708 435000 Ext 6411

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with colleagues and managers with the aim of developing pathways ensuring smooth and efficient pathways for our patients.

A regular programme of service and educational meetings underpins the service. There is a regular commitment to audit and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The scale of the hospital permits an excellent degree of effective working relationships between hospital departments and Primary care.

There are regular MDT meetings on site at King George Hospital.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4440.

If you would like to discuss this post further then please contact Mr Shailesh Kulkarni, Consultant Urologist and Clinical Lead for Urology and Cancer via e-mail onShailesh.Kulkarni@nhs.net or Mrs Patricia Murphy General Manager Trauma & Orthopaedics and Urology via e-mail Patricia.Murphy7@nhs.net or telephone 01708 435000 Ext 6411

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration or post CCT within 6 months
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Appropriate higher qualification specialist in the training of andrology and fertility
  • Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning

Desirable

  • Higher degree
  • Previous UK surgical experience
  • Experience in managing emergency surgical skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration or post CCT within 6 months
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Appropriate higher qualification specialist in the training of andrology and fertility
  • Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning

Desirable

  • Higher degree
  • Previous UK surgical experience
  • Experience in managing emergency surgical skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Urology Medical Staff

Queens Hospital

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Urology Medical Staff

Queens Hospital

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager Trauma & Orthopaedics and Urology

Patricia Murphy

Patricia.murphy7@nhs.net

01708435000

Details

Date posted

23 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-M7417

Job locations

Urology Medical Staff

Queens Hospital

Romford

RM7 0AG


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