Job summary
Urology SHO (ST1/2)
Applications are invited for the post of Urology Surgery Trust Grade SHO (ST1/2 level or above) based at Newham University Hospital.
The post holder will have a 12 month post (extendable) in the Urology department which will give them opportunity to train in Urology. In addition you will be involved in Outpatient Clinics, routine ward rounds and operating lists, you will also be supporting with the General Surgery on call rota. We have a teaching lead within the Division you will be expected to be involved in several research projects and actively participate in teaching and monthly audit.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the job is to support a busy outpatient and day care urology facility in Newham University Hospital. The appointee will work in a friendly department with three consultants, two registrars, one foundation year trainee, group of motivated nurse specialists (benign and cancer), administrative team (pathway coordinators, managers, multi-disciplinary team) and members of the allied emergency, medical and surgical teams.
The main responsibilities will include general care of the urology - admissions via emergency department or elective day cases. The post holder will help in outpatient clinics, urgent referrals, management of urological emergencies. There is a good opportunity to develop interest and learn about day case and inpatient surgeries - flexible cystoscopy, prostate biopsy.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to participate fully in the clinical work of the department, providing high standards of care for both in-patients and outpatients. The usual working hours are 0800 to 1700 hours. This job does not offer an on-call banding but for those with experience an opportunity to join the surgical SHO shift could be negotiated. Out of hours patients are seen initially by the general surgical SHO on-call and referred to the middle grade urological cover who is on-call from home from Royal London Hospital. Patients staying in Newham University Hospital overnight are handed over by the surgical SHO at 0800 hours.
The responsibility of the hand-over, ward round, in-patient care and clerking of the emergency patients with the support of the on-call registrar and the help of the foundation year trainee, will be the prime job. Safe hand-over (virtual or face to face) of the patients admitted over night or staying over the weekend will be the post-holders responsibility. This will be shared with the foundation year trainee.
The specialty doctor will be expected to help in outpatient activity - although no assigned clinic will be given but after completion of the inpatient activity the SHO will need to part-take in the clinical activity. This job will provide ample opportunity to assisting and learning to perform flexible cystoscopies, difficult catheterization, peno-scrotal emergency surgery and day case surgery.
Involvement in the running of the weekly MDT is expected and this job offers learning opportunities as the surgical dept holds weekly teaching sessions and the hospital has weekly teaching sessions for the FY2 doctors.
In addition, the post holders will be expected to play a full part in clinical governance activity. Currently there is a monthly Trust-wide Urology Governance meeting and there are bi-annual joint audit meetings with the hospitals in the North and East London Deanery.
There will also be administrative duties for the post holder as well as a supervisory responsibility for the junior members of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to participate fully in the clinical work of the department, providing high standards of care for both in-patients and outpatients. The usual working hours are 0800 to 1700 hours. This job does not offer an on-call banding but for those with experience an opportunity to join the surgical SHO shift could be negotiated. Out of hours patients are seen initially by the general surgical SHO on-call and referred to the middle grade urological cover who is on-call from home from Royal London Hospital. Patients staying in Newham University Hospital overnight are handed over by the surgical SHO at 0800 hours.
The responsibility of the hand-over, ward round, in-patient care and clerking of the emergency patients with the support of the on-call registrar and the help of the foundation year trainee, will be the prime job. Safe hand-over (virtual or face to face) of the patients admitted over night or staying over the weekend will be the post-holders responsibility. This will be shared with the foundation year trainee.
The specialty doctor will be expected to help in outpatient activity - although no assigned clinic will be given but after completion of the inpatient activity the SHO will need to part-take in the clinical activity. This job will provide ample opportunity to assisting and learning to perform flexible cystoscopies, difficult catheterization, peno-scrotal emergency surgery and day case surgery.
Involvement in the running of the weekly MDT is expected and this job offers learning opportunities as the surgical dept holds weekly teaching sessions and the hospital has weekly teaching sessions for the FY2 doctors.
In addition, the post holders will be expected to play a full part in clinical governance activity. Currently there is a monthly Trust-wide Urology Governance meeting and there are bi-annual joint audit meetings with the hospitals in the North and East London Deanery.
There will also be administrative duties for the post holder as well as a supervisory responsibility for the junior members of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- Eligibility for full GMC Registration
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Post-graduation MRCS part 1
Experience
Essential
- Previous urology experience at SHO / Foundation Year 1 or 2 level
Desirable
- Experience of work in the UK
Skills
Essential
- Ward based urological procedures - catheterisation / cannulations
Desirable
- Surgical experience
- Computer Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Core medical and surgical knowledge for safe medical practice
Desirable
- On call experience; working in the NHS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- Eligibility for full GMC Registration
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Post-graduation MRCS part 1
Experience
Essential
- Previous urology experience at SHO / Foundation Year 1 or 2 level
Desirable
- Experience of work in the UK
Skills
Essential
- Ward based urological procedures - catheterisation / cannulations
Desirable
- Surgical experience
- Computer Skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Core medical and surgical knowledge for safe medical practice
Desirable
- On call experience; working in the NHS.
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).
