Consultant in Urology

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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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.

Date posted

02 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year p.a. excl. LZ

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-CON978

Job locations

Guy's Hospital

London

SE1 9RT


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

  • Management course

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

  • Management course

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.

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).

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.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Service manager for Urology

Charlotte Morris

Charlotte.morris2@gstt.nhs.uk

Date posted

02 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year p.a. excl. LZ

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-CON978

Job locations

Guy's Hospital

London

SE1 9RT


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