Specialist in Urology

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Department

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Urology Specialist to join our dynamic and expanding team. This position represents the new national grade for senior SAS doctors, designed to recognize highly skilled professionals working at a senior level of responsibility. The role has been created to reflect the Urology Departments commitment to high standards of care and innovation.

You will join a supportive and collaborative team led by Mr Fani (Clinical Lead), alongside consultants Mr Abbasi, Mr Apalidis, Mr Khawaja and Mr Kotlar. The team also includes a Senior Clinical Fellow, an ST4 Trainee, a well-established nursing team consisting of 2 Band 8 Nurses, 4 Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), 1 Macmillan Support Worker, and 2 Band 6 Nurses. We have a dedicated Urology Outpatient Clinic, as well as access to Ward 10 and Sitwell Ward for surgical procedures.

Our department provides a full range of services in general urology, andrology, oncology, paediatric urology, female urology and advanced stone management. As part of our ambition to expand our stone services, we are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in stone surgery, including PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy).

The Post

Job Plan and Working Pattern

The proposed job plan will aim to include a balanced rota, offering exposure to a variety of clinical activities, including:

Theatre sessions for surgical procedures.

Endoscopy and urodynamics clinics.

Participation in ward rounds to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Time allocated for specialist clinics in areas such as stone management and other urological subspecialties.

At present, there is no provision for out-of-hours on-call duties, though this may be negotiated in the future based on departmental needs and individual preferences.

We are fully committed to providing adequate SPA (Supporting Professional Activities) for professional development, including opportunities for research, leadership roles and further clinical education.

Key Responsibilities

Provide independent, high-quality care in general urology and specialist areas.

Perform advanced stone surgeries, including PCNL, ureteroscopy and lithotripsy.

Actively contribute to the expansion and enhancement of the stone service and related clinical pathways.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient and effective care.

If required in the future - Participate in on-call duties, managing acute urological cases with confidence.

Contribute to departmental clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

Support for Career Progression

Our department has a proven track record of supporting career progression, including assisting suitable candidates in obtaining the FRCS and offering full support for achieving CESR certification.

Our Vision

This is an exciting time to join our team as we work towards becoming a centre of excellence in stone management, improving patient care and expanding service delivery across all urological specialties.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Experience

Essential

• Completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.

Desirable

• Evidence of Consultant level working as part of Consultant rota

Other criteria

Essential

• See person specification on job pack for additional characteristics which will be assessed via interview and references - Add any additional information you believe would be beneficial to your application

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic medical degree
• FRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice - please confirm your GMC registration number

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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