Job summary
We are looking to appoint a locum Consultant Urologist fixed term for 12 months.
The post will be based at the Great western Hospital.
The successful candidate will be expected to be proficient in core urology but may wish to have a speciality interest. An ability to undertake LATP biopsy would be beneficial
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will be expected to provide elective services such as outpatient clinics both at Great Western and at some peripheral community hospitals, and elective inpatient and day-case operations. The successful candidate will also support the hospitals new care pathways and participate in a 1:6 on call rota.
The successful applicant will join a team of 5.4 WTE with five established consultant urological surgeons; two consultants are full time in Swindon, one consultant has a joint post between Swindon and Bristol (split 50:50), and two of the consultants are now working part-time. The team have also recently appointed another 1 WTE Locum Consultant post on a 12 month fixed term basis. The team are further supported by one Associate Specialist and 6 Clinical Fellow/Registrar level doctors.
he urologists are supported by an excellent anaesthetic and radiology department, the latter including interventional radiology and weekly uro-radiology x ray meetings. There is a weekly MDT.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.Clinical Duties:
Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues
Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.
Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder will participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.Clinical Duties:
Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues
Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.
Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder will participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Intercollegiate Specialty Examination.
Desirable
- CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register. Alternatively, candidates can be within 6 months of their CCT at interview.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- Expertise in full range of Urological conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Intercollegiate Specialty Examination.
Desirable
- CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register. Alternatively, candidates can be within 6 months of their CCT at interview.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- Expertise in full range of Urological conditions
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).
