Job summary
Thank you for your interest in this role.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated doctor to work in the in the Urology department at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is suitable for a trainee wishing to gain clinical experience in urology with a view to pursuing a career in urology. The successful candidate will be expected to perform diagnostic urology procedures independently and work on a middle-grade on-call rota. There will be opportunity for training both in outpatients and the operating theatre.
Main duties of the job
The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
This post comprises a mix of elective, emergency and clinic work with a commitment to the middle grade on call rota. There is 2/7 weekdays on call till 9 pm, everyday ward round but no on-call over bank holidays or weekends.
This post is based at King's Mill Hospital, but you may need to do some elective sessions at Newark hospital and at Nottingham City Hospital.
Although this is a full-time position, candidates wishing to work part-time are actively encouraged to apply.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We are working closely with partners in health and social care through the Mid Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership to take collective responsibility for managing resources, delivering NHS standards, and improving the health of the population we serve.
We put the patient at the centre of everything that we do, and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically led organisation.
In the past four years our staff engagement scores have been the best for Acute Trusts in the Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description document for a fully detailed description of the main responsibilities and duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description document for a fully detailed description of the main responsibilities and duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- FRCS, MRCS or equivalent qualification MBBS or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Diploma in urology or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Must have completed at least four years' full time post graduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least 12 months in Urology; or have equivalent experience and competencies
- Appropriate experience and competencies in the field of Urology requisite to all aspects of the job description
- Understanding of the current structure of the National Health Service
Desirable
- Experience in working in a District General Hospital or equivalent
- At least two years in a recognised Urology training programme
- Familiar with the recent initiatives and changes within the NHS
Teaching
Essential
Research and Audit
Essential
- Able to appraise research
- Understanding of evidence-based medicine
- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
- Understanding of the principles of audit
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and manage priorities
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance.
- Professional attitude to work
- Prepared to work flexibly according to the changing need of the service
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- FRCS, MRCS or equivalent qualification MBBS or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Diploma in urology or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Must have completed at least four years' full time post graduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least 12 months in Urology; or have equivalent experience and competencies
- Appropriate experience and competencies in the field of Urology requisite to all aspects of the job description
- Understanding of the current structure of the National Health Service
Desirable
- Experience in working in a District General Hospital or equivalent
- At least two years in a recognised Urology training programme
- Familiar with the recent initiatives and changes within the NHS
Teaching
Essential
Research and Audit
Essential
- Able to appraise research
- Understanding of evidence-based medicine
- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
- Understanding of the principles of audit
Desirable
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and manage priorities
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance.
- Professional attitude to work
- Prepared to work flexibly according to the changing need of the service
Desirable
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).
