Job summary
Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust or Trust WideUrology
CONSULTANT UROLOGICAL SURGEON - 10 PAs
The Department of Urology is seeking a full-time (10 PA) consultant, with specialist interest in Robotic renal cancer surgery, to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking team. Individuals will work at Guy's Hospital providing high quality patient care to patients across South East London.
Main duties of the job
Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is made up of two of London's best known teaching hospitals and employs over 13,650 staff and have over 2 million patient contacts a year. Our annual turnover is now £1.3 billion.
The department prides itself on delivering innovative treatment to its patient population, and are looking for individuals with appropriate skills to complement this team and help keep the service in the forefront of clinical and academic excellence.
The appointed Consultant Urologist will contribute to outpatient and inpatient services across Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, providing consultation, diagnostics and treatment. The appointed Consultant Urologist will need to be flexible, keen to embrace change and have an ability to work in teams, an essential component of this job. The appointee will join a team of 26 urological surgeons at GSTT who are committed to the success of the departments, and building working relationships across the south east London sector.
About us
You must be fully registered with the GMC/GDC and hold Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage
The post holder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years) and therefore 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an organisation, we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This includes asking certain groups of staff to work more flexibly so that we can offer services to patients in the evenings and at weekends. We regard this flexibility as essential if we are to continue to provide first class patient care in the future. As a result, any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern of working in the future if required and in accordance with the provisions of the new Guys and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust consultant contract
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an organisation, we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This includes asking certain groups of staff to work more flexibly so that we can offer services to patients in the evenings and at weekends. We regard this flexibility as essential if we are to continue to provide first class patient care in the future. As a result, any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern of working in the future if required and in accordance with the provisions of the new Guys and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust consultant contract
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with entry on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- Relevant courses to match post applied for
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of appropriate fellowship
Clinical skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Audit, Management and IT
Essential
- Clear understanding and track record of clinical governance and audit. IT skills appropriate for the post
Desirable
Research / Training
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of original research and publication
- Appraisal training
- Teaching qualification
Leadership / Management
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff
- Knowledge of finance and budgets
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with entry on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- Relevant courses to match post applied for
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of appropriate fellowship
Clinical skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Audit, Management and IT
Essential
- Clear understanding and track record of clinical governance and audit. IT skills appropriate for the post
Desirable
Research / Training
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of original research and publication
- Appraisal training
- Teaching qualification
Leadership / Management
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff
- Knowledge of finance and budgets
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).