Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated doctor to fill a Bank 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. The post-holder will benefit from various department and Trust wide teaching and training opportunities.
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.
** THIS ROLE DOES NOT ATTRACT SPONSORSHIP **
Main duties of the job
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.
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 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
** THIS ROLE DOES NOT ATTRACT SPONSORSHIP **
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust is an Acute District Hospital providing a service to approximately 360,000 people with 600 beds. Since becoming a Foundation Trust in 2008, the hospital has embarked on a programme of progressive development and innovation. The most recent development being a £30 million extension to the main hospital block which opened in April 2013.
Kettering is a market town, providing a housing market which remains very competitively priced and offers a number of market towns and many charming villages, all within easy reach of major cities and four international airports. it is also less than an hour drive or by train to cities including London, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham. There are excellent educational provision and recreational facilities for families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- FRCS Part 1 or equivalent or MRCS Part 1
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- SHO level or Equivalent experience for more than 6 months
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
- Knowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter professional relationships
Desirable
- NHS Experience at SHO level in Urology for at least 6 months
- Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Has participated in clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge & skills up to date
- Potential to benefit from the training available i.e. fits with career aspirations
- Able to manage time and priorities workload
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical Setting
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- FRCS Part 1 or equivalent or MRCS Part 1
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- SHO level or Equivalent experience for more than 6 months
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
- Knowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter professional relationships
Desirable
- NHS Experience at SHO level in Urology for at least 6 months
- Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Has participated in clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge & skills up to date
- Potential to benefit from the training available i.e. fits with career aspirations
- Able to manage time and priorities workload
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical Setting
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training
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).
