Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our dynamic and progressive team. The post is a replacement full-time post for a Consultant in Urology to undertake core urology but with an opportunity to develop a specialist interest.
The Urology Service is delivered by 5 Substantive Consultant Urologists and 3 Locum Consultant Urologists delivering elective and emergency care. There are 3 nurse 10 practitioners, a newly appointed ward practitioner and 6 specific Uro-Oncology nurses.
The department have access to a da Vinci XI Surgical Robot through the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. The da Vinci XI Surgical Robot is installed at Northampton General Hospital as part of the long-term plan to increase robotic assisted surgery across wider range of specialties including Urology at both Northampton and Kettering hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work within a multidisciplinary team to provide management of elective and emergency urological conditions including both benign and malignant conditions and to support the Urology emergency service.
The appointee will also be expected to actively partake in re-organising and re-shaping the department as it evolves in the new unit.
In addition to responsibilities for the provision of a comprehensive service for Urology, the appointee will take part in the emergency rota.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
This appointment will help maintain the achievement of targets for outpatient and inpatient waiting times for routine and cancer work and to further enable us to comply with N-CEPOD recommendations for consultant-based emergency operating sessions during daytime hours.
The post holder will be required to play a full part in meeting agreed waiting list targets, including, where necessary, treating patients from other consultants' waiting lists.
The appointees will be expected to take part in the urology emergency rota. This is currently 1:7.
The appointee will be expected to take part in the administrative work relevant to their clinical commitment, and to contribute as appropriate to the work of the Directorate. The appointee will also be expected to take an active part in Audit and Clinical Governance.
The appointees will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence, have a continuing responsibility for the patients in their care and for the proper function of the Department. Participation in clinical research will be expected and encouraged.
The Trust support with requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Participation in Trust mandatory training, job planning and annual appraisal is also a requirement. The Medical Director is the appointed Responsible Officer for revalidation purposes. There is a Trust-appointed revalidation lead in place to support doctors through the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This appointment will help maintain the achievement of targets for outpatient and inpatient waiting times for routine and cancer work and to further enable us to comply with N-CEPOD recommendations for consultant-based emergency operating sessions during daytime hours.
The post holder will be required to play a full part in meeting agreed waiting list targets, including, where necessary, treating patients from other consultants' waiting lists.
The appointees will be expected to take part in the urology emergency rota. This is currently 1:7.
The appointee will be expected to take part in the administrative work relevant to their clinical commitment, and to contribute as appropriate to the work of the Directorate. The appointee will also be expected to take an active part in Audit and Clinical Governance.
The appointees will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence, have a continuing responsibility for the patients in their care and for the proper function of the Department. Participation in clinical research will be expected and encouraged.
The Trust support with requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Participation in Trust mandatory training, job planning and annual appraisal is also a requirement. The Medical Director is the appointed Responsible Officer for revalidation purposes. There is a Trust-appointed revalidation lead in place to support doctors through the process.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB or equivalent
- FRCS Urology
- Appropriate Specialist training/Fellowship
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Completion of recognised formal training program
- Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
- Ability to manage and advise on running a urological service
- Experience of supervising junior doctors and teaching clinical skills
- Ability to manage and organise Outpatient priorities including waiting lists
- Ability to apply results to clinical and surgical problems
- Ability to organise work and make clear decisions
- Experience of audit and research management
- Desire and drive to help reorganise service
Skills
Essential
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Recognise stressful situations and responds appropriately
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
Desirable
- Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to CPD; team working; good interpersonal skills with nurses, patients and other parties; caring attitude to patients
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
- On the Specialist Register with a licence to practice or with evidence that this will be gained during tenure
- Understanding of the basic principles of research
Desirable
- Knowledge of the implementation of Clinical Governance within the Directorate
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB or equivalent
- FRCS Urology
- Appropriate Specialist training/Fellowship
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Completion of recognised formal training program
- Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
- Ability to manage and advise on running a urological service
- Experience of supervising junior doctors and teaching clinical skills
- Ability to manage and organise Outpatient priorities including waiting lists
- Ability to apply results to clinical and surgical problems
- Ability to organise work and make clear decisions
- Experience of audit and research management
- Desire and drive to help reorganise service
Skills
Essential
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Recognise stressful situations and responds appropriately
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
Desirable
- Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to CPD; team working; good interpersonal skills with nurses, patients and other parties; caring attitude to patients
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
- On the Specialist Register with a licence to practice or with evidence that this will be gained during tenure
- Understanding of the basic principles of research
Desirable
- Knowledge of the implementation of Clinical Governance within the Directorate
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).
