Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor in the department of Urology. This is a full time post within the newly formed ICS-wide Norfolk and Waveney Urology service. It is expected that the post holder will be trained in general urology and have a subspecialist interest to compliment the wider department. The main base for this post will be The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King Lynn.
Main duties of the job
The Urology services of the three Acute Trust within our STP/ICS have come together to form one unified team as part of our Acute Services Integration Project. No significant changes to services have taken place at the time of transfer but the team are now working on transforming services. This is a real opportunity to standardise practice, improve quality with better outcomes and enhance patient experience across Norfolk and Waveney. We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our service at this exciting time.
The appointee will join an active team with considerable collective expertise.
About us
The Norfolk & Waveney Urology Department, established in 2020, consists of 21 Consultants working across three acute trust sites. 14 Consultants (13.8 whole time equivalents), 3 Specialist Registrars, 5 Clinical fellows, and 2 ACFs, are at NNUH, 4 Consultants and 1 specialty doctor at JPUH and 7 Consultants at QEHKL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will join an active team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital with considerable collective expertise consisting of 6 Consultants, 2 Specialty Doctors, 1 MCh Fellows, 1 urology trainee, 2 FY2s and 1 FY1.
The department is well equipped with facilities for preoperative video for both operating and teaching. We have a transrectal ultrasound system which is used exclusively by the urology department. Standard and Video Urodynamics are performed at this hospital. We have rigid ureteroscopes plus a lithoclast. We also have a flexible uretro-reoscope and Holmium YAG laser availability in Main Theatre and Day Surgery. We are fully equipped for P.C.N.L and also have a visiting service for E.S.W.L on a monthly basis.
The main hospital services are based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. There are seven operating theatres plus recovery suites, and adjacent to the theatres is a well-equipped 5 bedded ITU plus CCU. There is an established Endoscopy Suite at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will join an active team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital with considerable collective expertise consisting of 6 Consultants, 2 Specialty Doctors, 1 MCh Fellows, 1 urology trainee, 2 FY2s and 1 FY1.
The department is well equipped with facilities for preoperative video for both operating and teaching. We have a transrectal ultrasound system which is used exclusively by the urology department. Standard and Video Urodynamics are performed at this hospital. We have rigid ureteroscopes plus a lithoclast. We also have a flexible uretro-reoscope and Holmium YAG laser availability in Main Theatre and Day Surgery. We are fully equipped for P.C.N.L and also have a visiting service for E.S.W.L on a monthly basis.
The main hospital services are based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. There are seven operating theatres plus recovery suites, and adjacent to the theatres is a well-equipped 5 bedded ITU plus CCU. There is an established Endoscopy Suite at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience SHO/STR or above
- Clinical Knowledge & Expertise; appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS/MRCS equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience SHO/STR or above
- Clinical Knowledge & Expertise; appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS/MRCS equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work 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).
