Job summary
Applications are invited for an experienced Speciality Doctor in Urology at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a friendly, highly enthusiastic doctor to join the well-regarded Urology team at Warwick Hospital. The candidate should be motivated and caring and will complement the existing team.
It is expected that the post holder will have full MRCS, or equivalent and full GMC registration.
The post has no on call commitment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to support the on call consultant with Inpatients and Emergency admissions. We have a very busy Urology Department and the person appointed will be fortunate to have an unopposed opportunity to enhance their experience and training in Urology.
It is also expected that the individual will take part in service development projects, audits and research. It would also help if they had an interest in medical student teaching
We provide dedicated lists for 'core' urology, flexible cystoscopy and trans perineal prostate biopsy.
About us
With our central location and great transport links we are closer than you might think. We are located in the heart of England with easy access to the motorway network and a good railway service. Warwickshire is accessible from a number of nearby cities including Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford and Worcester.
Surrounded by a collection of picturesque towns and villages, there is always a lot to see and do across the County. Numerous sport and leisure venues, theatres, parks and great shopping facilities make Warwickshire an idyllic place to work and live.
As well as enjoying where you work, we want all of our staff to lead happy and healthy lives. That is why we offer a number of benefits to support this, such as flexible working opportunities, and onsite subsidized restaurant at our hospitals in Warwick and Leamington Spa as well as a number of recognition awards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-looking Urology Department at Warwick Hospital. We provide the following services.
- 2ww Outpatient Service, cancer diagnostics and some first cancer treatments. The department has been using pre-biopsy MRI of prostate (one of the first in the country) and has developed a Transperienal prostate biopsy service led by Mr Kaba and Miss Anderson (in the one-stop prostate clinic).
- 2ww haematuria service, provided by Consultants and Clinical Nurse specialists In the Endoscopy Unit.
- A full LUTS assessment is undertaken by the Urology Clinical Nurse Specialists. The unit is leading in surgical treatments for BPH, including Urolift, REZUM and green light laser prostatectomy. The department was one of the first to introduce Urolift and REZUM procedures and has performed them in high numbers.
- EndoUrology, including kidney and bladder stone disease treatment and diagnosis and treatment of upper tract TCC. The service has benefitted from the trust acquiring Holmium laser and service contract for Storz flexible ureteroscopes, with onsite technician support. There is a visiting lithotripsy service run by Clinical Nurse Specialists, who also run stone disease follow up clinics.
- Incontinence and NeuroUrology, including urological input for CERU and support for Continence team. A joint service with colorectal department could be established for provision of sacral neuromodulation for treatment of incontinence in the future. There is a scope for developing videourodynamic service and uro-gynaecology, currently provided by gynaecology department.
- Penoscrotal surgery and testicular cancer
- Andrology and erectile dysfunction treatment currently provided by a Clinical Nurse Specialist, with possibility of further development of service depending on interest of the appointed candidate.
- Inpatient treatment for acute admissions of urological patients and referrals from other specialties in the hospital, supported by General Surgical on call team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-looking Urology Department at Warwick Hospital. We provide the following services.
- 2ww Outpatient Service, cancer diagnostics and some first cancer treatments. The department has been using pre-biopsy MRI of prostate (one of the first in the country) and has developed a Transperienal prostate biopsy service led by Mr Kaba and Miss Anderson (in the one-stop prostate clinic).
- 2ww haematuria service, provided by Consultants and Clinical Nurse specialists In the Endoscopy Unit.
- A full LUTS assessment is undertaken by the Urology Clinical Nurse Specialists. The unit is leading in surgical treatments for BPH, including Urolift, REZUM and green light laser prostatectomy. The department was one of the first to introduce Urolift and REZUM procedures and has performed them in high numbers.
- EndoUrology, including kidney and bladder stone disease treatment and diagnosis and treatment of upper tract TCC. The service has benefitted from the trust acquiring Holmium laser and service contract for Storz flexible ureteroscopes, with onsite technician support. There is a visiting lithotripsy service run by Clinical Nurse Specialists, who also run stone disease follow up clinics.
- Incontinence and NeuroUrology, including urological input for CERU and support for Continence team. A joint service with colorectal department could be established for provision of sacral neuromodulation for treatment of incontinence in the future. There is a scope for developing videourodynamic service and uro-gynaecology, currently provided by gynaecology department.
- Penoscrotal surgery and testicular cancer
- Andrology and erectile dysfunction treatment currently provided by a Clinical Nurse Specialist, with possibility of further development of service depending on interest of the appointed candidate.
- Inpatient treatment for acute admissions of urological patients and referrals from other specialties in the hospital, supported by General Surgical on call team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Academic achievements
Essential
- A good working knowledge of Research methodology
Desirable
- Higher medical degree
- Additional Relevant Qualifications e.g. Medical education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Academic achievements
Essential
- A good working knowledge of Research methodology
Desirable
- Higher medical degree
- Additional Relevant Qualifications e.g. Medical education
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).
