Job summary
The role involves taking full and independent responsibility for care of patients, including provision of daytime and out of hours urological emergency cover shared with 5 other consultant urologists.
We are looking for someone who will bring skills to complement those in place in the department, as well as looking to take on or develop an area of special interest.
Your main duties will comprise a mix of outpatient clinics, as well as elective theatre lists, flexible cystoscopy lists, new and follow up (general), TP biopsies and Cancer MDT. Along with a full range of 'core' urological outpatient services and procedures.
You will have broad clinical experience in Emergency Urological Surgery, along with the ability to offer expert clinical opinion on both emergency and elective problems within specialty,skilled in the investigation and management of core urological conditions, including cancer, and may undertake laparoscopic nephrectomies and endo-urology, and you will be an active member of the uro-oncology local MDT.
Team working and providing clinical leadership for our surgical firm, as well as education and training for our medical workforce, medical students and for our wider clinical team is essential.
Management experience with the ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of the service, as well as influencing future service developments, taking opportunities to further develop excellent care for our patients is required.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification which gives details regarding the job role, and also contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.
About us
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened a hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.
In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.
The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification which gives details regarding the job role, and also contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification which gives details regarding the job role, and also contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (UROL) or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or training to a level commensurate with the award of CCST/HPT or eligibility for entry on the specialist register of the GMC in surgery within 6 months of advisory appointments committee (evidence of RITA G should be given at interview)
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in Emergency Urological Surgery
- Participation in clinical audit.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of Divisional management
Desirable
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Management training/experience
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in the investigation and management of core urological conditions
- Skilled in the investigation and management of urological cancers, including high grade superficial bladder cancer.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Teaching skills; undergraduate and postgraduate.
Desirable
- Knowledge of peer review process for cancer and role of Urology Cancer Lead
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (UROL) or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or training to a level commensurate with the award of CCST/HPT or eligibility for entry on the specialist register of the GMC in surgery within 6 months of advisory appointments committee (evidence of RITA G should be given at interview)
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in Emergency Urological Surgery
- Participation in clinical audit.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Understanding of Divisional management
Desirable
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Management training/experience
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in the investigation and management of core urological conditions
- Skilled in the investigation and management of urological cancers, including high grade superficial bladder cancer.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Teaching skills; undergraduate and postgraduate.
Desirable
- Knowledge of peer review process for cancer and role of Urology Cancer Lead
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).
