Job summary
Job Title-CESR Trainee Speciality Doctor (CT3/ST3+) Urology
Hours per week-10 sessions per week
Perm/Fixed Term-Fixed Term
Salary-£55,329 per annum
Closing Date-23rd January 2024
Interview Date-2nd February 2024
The CESR Trainee Speciality Doctor (CT3/ST3+) Urology is a full-time position within the George Eliot Hospital Urology Department, equivalent to post core training in surgery trainee wanting to specialise in Urology. The role holder will provide independent diagnostic urology services and some independent operating, contributing to the delivery of a core, general urological service. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 6 months experience in urology. The role includes on-call service commitments and active participation in clinical research, surgical educational activities, audit, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
A training programme will be developed and customised to the selected candidate which will include guidance and training, as appropriate for selection into ST3 training posts or a CESR application and also rotation / placement.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
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Main duties of the job
The post will have ward rounds in conjunction with registrar and CT colleagues, and supported by the on-call consultantelective duties in outpatients and theatre consistent with the interests of the department providing a broad training in general and specialist urology.
Undertaking ward roundsAttending consultant ward rounds as required.Admitting trauma patients when on-callAttendance at outpatient clinics and theatre as required.Requesting investigations/treatment for patients as necessary
Providing cover for colleagues in emergency and unforeseen situations.Participation at teaching and regular clinical meetings held within the hospital
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Practice:
- Ensure independent decision making to manage urology inpatients in conjunction with the consultant urologist on call of the week
- Provide pre-operative preparation and post-operative care for urology patients..
- Perform template/mapping biopsies of the prostate after undergoing appropriate training.
- Perform diagnostics clinics, such as flexible cystoscopy sessions
- Fulfill on-call service commitments as a middle-grade doctor.
- Actively participate in regular audit, surgical multidisciplinary team (SMDT), and research meetings.
- Surgical Skills:
- Develop and strengthen independent surgical skillsets in core general urological procedures, including the ability to perform core general urological procedures TURP / TURBT / Ureteroscopy / Inguino-scrotal / penile surgery.
- Provide guidance and supervision to junior doctors and surgical nurse practitioners.
- Collaborate with General Surgical colleagues to ensure emergency care provision as this is done in close partnership with General Surgery
- Research and Audit:
- Actively participate in clinical research, including patient recruitment and data collection.
- Contribute to audit projects, evaluating and improving urological services.
- Stay updated with current research and advancements in urological treatments.
- Participate in research meetings and present findings.
- Teaching and Training:
- Provide supervision and guidance to junior doctors and surgical nurse practitioners.
- Maintain learning logs and participate in continuing professional development activities as per CESR requirements
- Contribute to the professional development of junior doctors and healthcare professionals through teaching and mentoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Practice:
- Ensure independent decision making to manage urology inpatients in conjunction with the consultant urologist on call of the week
- Provide pre-operative preparation and post-operative care for urology patients..
- Perform template/mapping biopsies of the prostate after undergoing appropriate training.
- Perform diagnostics clinics, such as flexible cystoscopy sessions
- Fulfill on-call service commitments as a middle-grade doctor.
- Actively participate in regular audit, surgical multidisciplinary team (SMDT), and research meetings.
- Surgical Skills:
- Develop and strengthen independent surgical skillsets in core general urological procedures, including the ability to perform core general urological procedures TURP / TURBT / Ureteroscopy / Inguino-scrotal / penile surgery.
- Provide guidance and supervision to junior doctors and surgical nurse practitioners.
- Collaborate with General Surgical colleagues to ensure emergency care provision as this is done in close partnership with General Surgery
- Research and Audit:
- Actively participate in clinical research, including patient recruitment and data collection.
- Contribute to audit projects, evaluating and improving urological services.
- Stay updated with current research and advancements in urological treatments.
- Participate in research meetings and present findings.
- Teaching and Training:
- Provide supervision and guidance to junior doctors and surgical nurse practitioners.
- Maintain learning logs and participate in continuing professional development activities as per CESR requirements
- Contribute to the professional development of junior doctors and healthcare professionals through teaching and mentoring.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Bachelor degree in Medicine
- Registration with GMC
Desirable
- MRCS Part 1 or 2 or both or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualifications in Urology
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in surgery at time of application & CT/ST2 competences in surgery by time of appointment with completion of basic/core surgical training and 6 months Urology Experience
- Ability to work at ST3 level in Urology
Desirable
- Experience as middle grade in Urology
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in clinical assessment of urological patients including managing acute urological emergencies.
- Competency to perform basic Urology endoscopy skills eg cystoscopy
Desirable
- Advanced level skills in basic penoscrotal surgery and basic level endoscopic surgery of prostate, bladder and urinary stones of upper and lower tract
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of basic surgical principles including fluid management, investigations and interpretation of results in an acute care setting
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic self-starter, team player with a proactive approach and able to balance competing priorities under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Bachelor degree in Medicine
- Registration with GMC
Desirable
- MRCS Part 1 or 2 or both or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualifications in Urology
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in surgery at time of application & CT/ST2 competences in surgery by time of appointment with completion of basic/core surgical training and 6 months Urology Experience
- Ability to work at ST3 level in Urology
Desirable
- Experience as middle grade in Urology
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in clinical assessment of urological patients including managing acute urological emergencies.
- Competency to perform basic Urology endoscopy skills eg cystoscopy
Desirable
- Advanced level skills in basic penoscrotal surgery and basic level endoscopic surgery of prostate, bladder and urinary stones of upper and lower tract
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of basic surgical principles including fluid management, investigations and interpretation of results in an acute care setting
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic self-starter, team player with a proactive approach and able to balance competing priorities under pressure
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).
