Specialty Doctor in Urology

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Speciality Doctor post in Urology for 12 months. The post is ideally suited to an individual who will have completed CT training or equivalent and wishes to enhance their urological experience and portfolio. There are urology dedicated GA operating lists each week currently, and the post-holder will have access to several lists per week, as well as access to outpatients and diagnostic lists. The department is active in audit, teaching and QI projects and there will be plenty of opportunities for portfolio enhancement.

The post-holder will be based at the Yeovil District Hospital but will be expected to work flexibly across Somerset as needed. The post-holder will be encouraged to attend regional ST study days, meetings and study courses appropriate to development, and will have a named Educational Supervisor.

There will be a 1:5 weekend on-call commitment at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton.

Main duties of the job

• To support the urology consultants on their dedicated wards with their ward patients plus helping in their outpatient clinics, working towards undertaking clinics independently including flexible cystoscopy clinics and theatre lists.
• To provide input to the surgical admissions to enable the efficient assessment and initial management of emergencies.
• To deal with inpatient referrals.
• There will be a 1:5 on-call commitment at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton at the weekends.
• You will be expected to independently manage the department overnight, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
• This role requires you to make confident, evidence-based clinical decisions, prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment, and lead the multidisciplinary team effectively. You will have access to support and guidance from the on-call consultant, who will be available remotely for advice or to attend in person when necessary.
• To supervise and support the F1 and Clinical Nurse Practitioner in urology, making decisions in emergency and ward settings.
• To participate in the teaching of Foundation and Junior Doctors at the bedside as well as to Medical Students.
• To be involved in audit and QI and undergraduate/post graduate education.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.