Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Urological Surgeon with a special interest in Endourology and Stone Disease post which has arisen within one of the country's largest teaching hospitals. The post is based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and will be supporting the Directorate of Urology.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
Should any further vacancies arise, shortlisted candidates will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful appointee will be part of a team of 16 Consultants providing a urology service to Sheffield with the additional provision of both general and sub-specialist services to a wider catchment area within South Yorkshire, North Trent and further afield. The Department is one of largest in the country, providing general urology services to over 500,000 patients, and specialist cancer services to approx. 1.8m patients. As well as the general urology service, there are sub-specialist services in oncology, reconstructive and functional urology, endourology, andrology and spinal injuries.
About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would like to make you aware of the recent government announcement that from 1 April 2022 (subject to parliamentary approval), all NHS staff (including Sheffield Teaching Hospitals), who have face-to-face contact with service users, will need to provide evidence that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are medically exempt to work in such a position. Details on the announcement can be found via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/making-vaccination-a-condition-of-deployment-in-the-health-and-wider-social-care-sector
Based on this announcement, you should consider your personal position when continuing to pursue employment for a position with the Trust, which may be affected by this change.
Information about COVID-19 vaccines is available at: www.gov.uk/government/collections/immunisation and www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine
For women of childbearing age, please read the detailed guidance at: www.nhs.uk/covidvaccination
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would like to make you aware of the recent government announcement that from 1 April 2022 (subject to parliamentary approval), all NHS staff (including Sheffield Teaching Hospitals), who have face-to-face contact with service users, will need to provide evidence that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are medically exempt to work in such a position. Details on the announcement can be found via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/making-vaccination-a-condition-of-deployment-in-the-health-and-wider-social-care-sector
Based on this announcement, you should consider your personal position when continuing to pursue employment for a position with the Trust, which may be affected by this change.
Information about COVID-19 vaccines is available at: www.gov.uk/government/collections/immunisation and www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine
For women of childbearing age, please read the detailed guidance at: www.nhs.uk/covidvaccination
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- FRCS (Urology)
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Desirable
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Desirable
- Experience of working with management groups
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
- Experience of QI and/or service improvement methodology
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good written communication skills
Clinical experience
Essential
- Broad experience in the generality of Urological Surgery with a particular emphasis on Endourology and complex stone disease
- Needs to have current Safeguarding Child/Adult competencies
- Ability to work productively in a multidisciplinary environment and committed to working as a member of a team
Desirable
- Experience of managing stone disease in patients with neuropathology e.g. spinal injuries
- Experience of miniaturised PCNL
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- FRCS (Urology)
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Desirable
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Desirable
- Experience of working with management groups
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
- Experience of QI and/or service improvement methodology
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good written communication skills
Clinical experience
Essential
- Broad experience in the generality of Urological Surgery with a particular emphasis on Endourology and complex stone disease
- Needs to have current Safeguarding Child/Adult competencies
- Ability to work productively in a multidisciplinary environment and committed to working as a member of a team
Desirable
- Experience of managing stone disease in patients with neuropathology e.g. spinal injuries
- Experience of miniaturised PCNL
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
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).
