Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Grade SHO - Urology

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated doctor to fill a Trust Grade SHO post in Urology. The post is to commence as soon as possible . The post-holder will benefit from all the terms and conditions of a Senior House Officer post.

This post would suit a trainee looking for a career in urology. The successful applicant will learn core urological skills with a view to progressing their career through to a national training programme or alternatively, establish their training by spending a longer period of time at Kettering General Hospital.

The Urology department has expanded over the years to deliver a comprehensive service to our community. A full range of diagnostic services are provided in the treatment centre allowing centralisation of resources to provide the required expertise for ambulatory diagnostics. One stop clinics, local anaesthetic Transperineal prostate biopsies and circumcision lists along with intra-vesical installation for benign and cancer treatments and ESWL are available within the treatment centre.

Within the same locality, a wide range of urological surgery is undertaken in the treatment centre theatres, including general endoscopic procedures, stone surgery, bladder outflow surgery including green light laser and bipolar vaporisation devices, and upper tract surgery both laparoscopic and open. Close to the theatre suite are the day case ward and Geddington ward for the overnight stay of patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assist the department in the delivery of elective and non-elective urology including out-patient clinics, diagnostics and core urology procedures.

Emergency care is undertaken in the main site on the adult Deene wards and Skylark ward for paediatric patients. A&E is also located within the main site of the hospital.

  • To fully participate in elective and emergency services
  • To fully participate in emergency rota (1:7)
  • To provide highest possible levels of patient care
  • To work as an active member of the urology team including research and audit
  • To actively remain clinically competent
  • To work closely and participate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Participate in mandatory governance sessions
  • To teach medical students and staff
  • To work to all Trust Policies and procedure

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Details

Date posted

21 March 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£39,467 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-3938564-SUR

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • FRCS Part 1 or equivalent and MRCS Part 1

Previous Experience

Essential

  • SHO level or equivalent
  • NHS experience at SHO level in surgery for more thank 6 months

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Leadership skills, organisational skills and good communication

Desirable

  • Full GMC
Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • FRCS Part 1 or equivalent and MRCS Part 1

Previous Experience

Essential

  • SHO level or equivalent
  • NHS experience at SHO level in surgery for more thank 6 months

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Leadership skills, organisational skills and good communication

Desirable

  • Full GMC

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead and Consultant Urological Surgeon

David Payne

david.payne4@nhs.net

01536492000

Details

Date posted

21 March 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£39,467 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-3938564-SUR

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Supporting documents

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