Job summary
The Urology department is part of the Urology and Nephrology directorate and is well established department, providing excellent urology to a wide catchment area. The department houses the tertiary Stone Centre, the award-winning Poplar Unit and has a dedicated Redwood Ward. Poplar unit also boasts its own seminar room with state-of-the-art audio-visual facility. There are seven full time consultants and a visiting consultant. This is a new post to cover a consultant urologist with special interest in Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, core urology and cancer diagnostics. The department has 8 middle grade doctors, including two specialist registrars, who are part of the Kent Surrey and Sussex (KSS) deanery rotation, and two research/clinical fellows pursuing higher degrees. The department also has a two core trainee, trust urology SHO and four foundation doctors. The department is well supported by specialist nurses, cancer and stone coordinators. There is a close engagement with the Kent and Canterbury Christ Church Universities (CCCU) helping the development of translational research.
Main duties of the job
In addition to core urology, the appointed new consultant will have special interest in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer and basic paediatric urology. The candidate will join the team of existing 8 consultants (one visiting) who all have a passion for progress in a friendly and progressive environment. The job is to complement the existing team and provide specialist care to urology patients. The ideal candidate will also be encouraged and supported to develop special interest in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer and cancer diagnostics.
The candidate is expected to work at both at the Darent Valley Hospital (DVH) site and at the Queen Mary Hospital (QMS) site. Outpatient activity, day care and main theatre are undertaken at both sites. In QMH, we have facility of performing surgery in high-risk patients and overnight stay for patients, due to availability of newly developed Enhanced Care Unit. There are Resident Medical Officers manning the place 24/7 including week ends. There is a well-established mechanism to transfer patients to DVH if necessary
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.
Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a specimen plan reflecting proposed activities. It will be mutually agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director after the appointee commences the post. This Job Plan represents the initial weekly programme of work until it is agreed with or without changes between the appointee and the Directorate. The job plan will be tailored to meet the specialist interest and accreditation competencies of the appointee. The job plan will be signed by the Clinical Director and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a specimen plan reflecting proposed activities. It will be mutually agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director after the appointee commences the post. This Job Plan represents the initial weekly programme of work until it is agreed with or without changes between the appointee and the Directorate. The job plan will be tailored to meet the specialist interest and accreditation competencies of the appointee. The job plan will be signed by the Clinical Director and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR or European Community Rights and an appropriate higher surgical qualification.
Desirable
- Evidence of Research Activity or Higher Degree
FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oA wide grounding during training of all aspects of Emergency and elective surgery within the speciality of Urology
- oUnderstand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence based practice
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates and operative skills to trainee specialists
- oUndertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
Essential
- Show a caring attitude to patients, staff and colleagues
- Have a commitment to working within Trust policies and procedures as guided by the Clinical Director
- Have a commitment to Continuing Medical Education / Continuing Professional Development
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Be able to work effectively in a team
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
Desirable
- Computer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR or European Community Rights and an appropriate higher surgical qualification.
Desirable
- Evidence of Research Activity or Higher Degree
FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oA wide grounding during training of all aspects of Emergency and elective surgery within the speciality of Urology
- oUnderstand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence based practice
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates and operative skills to trainee specialists
- oUndertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
Essential
- Show a caring attitude to patients, staff and colleagues
- Have a commitment to working within Trust policies and procedures as guided by the Clinical Director
- Have a commitment to Continuing Medical Education / Continuing Professional Development
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Be able to work effectively in a team
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
Desirable
- Computer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet
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).
