Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Urologist to join our evolving Urology service within the Northern Care Alliance. This is a 12-month fixed-term post based primarily at The Royal Oldham Hospital, with elective inpatient work and on-call duties, and day case/diagnostic commitments at Rochdale Infirmary.
You will deliver high-quality core urology services and have opportunities to develop subspecialist interests in areas such as oncology (bladder and renal), stone disease, and bladder outflow obstruction. The role includes participation in the emergency on-call rota and contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunities for subspecialist development
- Support for research and clinical audit
- Access to study leave and CPD
- A collaborative, forward-thinking team
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide demonstrable expertise in Urology in order to deliver a high-quality independent service.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with other consultants and members of the wide multi-disciplinary team to develop Urology services for the local population of approximately 800,000.
The appointment to this post has these main aims:
- To join a team that provides comprehensive consultant-based patient-centred Management of Urology.
- To contribute to the continuing development of the department throughout a period of significant change for the directorate.
- The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department.
- To examine and treat patients on the shop floor of the Department.
- To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
- To carry out ward rounds.
- To carry out hot week and in reach services to ensure that all our patients have a timely senior review and management plan.
- To participate in an out of hours on call rota and 7-day ward reviews.
- Participate in a rota which triages urgent and routine referrals to maximise outpatient capacity.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Legal requirment
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- Licensed to practice with the GMC
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS(Urol) or equivalent
- Completion of CCT/higher specialist training or equivalent in Urology, or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Higher qualification in management
- Experience in Management & leadership
- Involvement in quality improvement initiatives
- Higher qualification in Education
Training and Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience and expertise in Core and General Urology
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up-to-date with medical advances.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
Desirable
- Sub-speciality training or defined interest
Research, Innovation & QI
Essential
- Significant research experience with relevant presentations and publications
- A higher research degree
Desirable
- Active involvement in trial recruitment
Teaching
Essential
- Credentialed for clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Credentialed for educational supervision.
- Evidence of effective teaching and training
IT skills
Essential
- Core IT skills required to deliver educational intervention
Personal Skills
Essential
- Developing Team and Partnership Working
- Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
- Is comfortable dealing with people
- Is able to create a vision for the department
- Is able to lead and drive change
- Can help create a culture of innovation and improvement
Communication
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
- Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
- Is able to influence and persuade effectively
Performing Efficiently and Effectively
Essential
- Ensure delivery of a quality service
- Able to implement policies and plans
- Effectively review and allocate resources
- Review and manage progress
- Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
- Accountable for performance of self and others
- Able to develop and recognise the performance of others
Person Specification
Legal requirment
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- Licensed to practice with the GMC
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS(Urol) or equivalent
- Completion of CCT/higher specialist training or equivalent in Urology, or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Higher qualification in management
- Experience in Management & leadership
- Involvement in quality improvement initiatives
- Higher qualification in Education
Training and Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience and expertise in Core and General Urology
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up-to-date with medical advances.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
Desirable
- Sub-speciality training or defined interest
Research, Innovation & QI
Essential
- Significant research experience with relevant presentations and publications
- A higher research degree
Desirable
- Active involvement in trial recruitment
Teaching
Essential
- Credentialed for clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Credentialed for educational supervision.
- Evidence of effective teaching and training
IT skills
Essential
- Core IT skills required to deliver educational intervention
Personal Skills
Essential
- Developing Team and Partnership Working
- Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
- Is comfortable dealing with people
- Is able to create a vision for the department
- Is able to lead and drive change
- Can help create a culture of innovation and improvement
Communication
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
- Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
- Is able to influence and persuade effectively
Performing Efficiently and Effectively
Essential
- Ensure delivery of a quality service
- Able to implement policies and plans
- Effectively review and allocate resources
- Review and manage progress
- Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
- Accountable for performance of self and others
- Able to develop and recognise the performance of others
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).