Job summary
The Department of Urology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is looking for enthusiastic and committed Urology Surgeons to work cross- site and support us in developing our cutting edge centre of excellence.
This is a full time post (10 Programmed Activities) with additional programmed activities available subject to negotiation with the successful candidate. Applicants should have a broad experience of Urological Surgery.
The Department of Urology at King's College Hospital is split over three main sites at Denmark Hill, The Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington and providing outpatient clinics at Beckenham Beacon in Beckenham. King's College Hospital's vision for the urology service is to deliver a seamless service, provided across these sites with the future vision to ultimately work through a single on call rota. Our outpatients unit based at Beckenham Beacon will continue to be invested in and developed as the state of the art dedicated urology diagnostic centre for the Trust with specialist, one stop cancer and local anaesthetic (LA) TP prostate biopsy services.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will undertake a combination of outpatient sessions and operating lists across PRUH sites and be expected to take an active role in research and development. All consultants are encouraged to participate in the teaching programs of the department with trainee doctors.
The urology department has developed specialist services including:
- LUTS and Day case GreenLight laser prostate surgery
- Minimally invasive and laparoscopic / robotic surgery for cancer including cryotherapy
- Andrology including penile implants and infertility
- Kidney Stones
- Urodynamics, Incontinence and Neuropathic Bladder management
- Prostate cancer and outpatient LA Transperineal biopsy
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years), 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.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years), 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.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist
Desirable
- An appropriate higher urological surgical qualification
Registration
Essential
- CCT or CESR (CP)- proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR
- European Community Rights
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Radiology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general elective and acute urology
- Candidates must be able to deliver a general urological service and have prior exposure to MDT cancer working
- Must be able to provide evidence of the ability to develop a specialist interest within the field of urology
Desirable
- Equivalence to fellowship training in female functional and neuro-urology
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of urology services in a busy Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Commitment to effective departmental management and management of a multidisciplinary group.
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of urology
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist
Desirable
- An appropriate higher urological surgical qualification
Registration
Essential
- CCT or CESR (CP)- proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR
- European Community Rights
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Radiology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general elective and acute urology
- Candidates must be able to deliver a general urological service and have prior exposure to MDT cancer working
- Must be able to provide evidence of the ability to develop a specialist interest within the field of urology
Desirable
- Equivalence to fellowship training in female functional and neuro-urology
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of urology services in a busy Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Commitment to effective departmental management and management of a multidisciplinary group.
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of urology
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Denmark Hill/Princess Royal University Hospital
London/Orpington
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
