Job summary
This post is ideal for someone who is interested in or wants to have a career in Urology through National Selection or perhaps via CESR route. It is suitable for those who have just completed core surgical training or those looking for specialist training in an area of subspecialist interest.
There will be opportunity to become involved in clinical research and quality improvement projects at an ICS and / or NHS London level.
The post holder should have completed their General Professional Training and Core Surgical Training (or equivalent) and be registered with the GMC. An interest in research, audit and teaching are desirable. Opportunities for presenting, and publishing papers will be encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The Urology Department is divided into 5 teams, (A) Andrology, Penile Cancer, and Reconstruction, (B) Benign Endourology and Stones, (C) Cancer (Robotic) and Robotic Reconstruction - Upper Tract and Pelvic, (D) Functional, Female and General Urology and (E) Emergency. Each team has at least one senior and middle grade position.
These posts are replacement positions across the teams and can commence April 2025.
The on-call commitment is to the urology department at St George's only on a 1 in 10 "registrar of the week" (8-5 Mon-Fri and 48 hour weekend) and a separate 1 in 10 weekday night rota.
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education and research.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
It is a national centre of excellence for specialist services such as neurology, cardiology and cancer care.The Trust is also a major provider of trauma and emergency services, children's services, maternity care, care for the elderly, vascular and renal services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Urology Department is divided into 5 teams, (A) Andrology, Penile Cancer, and Reconstruction, (B) Benign Endourology and Stones, (C) Cancer (Robotic) and Robotic Reconstruction Upper Tract and Pelvic, (D) Functional, Female and General Urology and (E) Emergency. Each team has at least one senior and middle grade position.
These posts are replacement positions across the teams and can commence April 2025.
The on-call commitment is to the urology department at St Georges only on a 1 in 10 registrar of the week (8-5 Mon-Fri and 48 hour weekend) and a separate 1 in 10 weekday night rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Urology Department is divided into 5 teams, (A) Andrology, Penile Cancer, and Reconstruction, (B) Benign Endourology and Stones, (C) Cancer (Robotic) and Robotic Reconstruction Upper Tract and Pelvic, (D) Functional, Female and General Urology and (E) Emergency. Each team has at least one senior and middle grade position.
These posts are replacement positions across the teams and can commence April 2025.
The on-call commitment is to the urology department at St Georges only on a 1 in 10 registrar of the week (8-5 Mon-Fri and 48 hour weekend) and a separate 1 in 10 weekday night rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Skills & Knowledge Clinical
Essential
- Basic knowledge of diagnosis and management of common Urological conditions ients
- Management of acutely ill patients
Desirable
- Specialty based knowledge.
Skills & Knowledge Teaching
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Clinical and organisational teaching experience
Desirable
- Lecturing and assessment
- Knowledge of PBL and CBL
- Teaching course
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work as member of a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Career aspiration in Urology
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of Foundation and Core Training programme or equivalent
Desirable
- Clinical experience beyond core training, research with publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Skills & Knowledge Clinical
Essential
- Basic knowledge of diagnosis and management of common Urological conditions ients
- Management of acutely ill patients
Desirable
- Specialty based knowledge.
Skills & Knowledge Teaching
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Clinical and organisational teaching experience
Desirable
- Lecturing and assessment
- Knowledge of PBL and CBL
- Teaching course
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work as member of a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Career aspiration in Urology
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of Foundation and Core Training programme or equivalent
Desirable
- Clinical experience beyond core training, research with publications
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).
