Job summary
Job Summary
The post would suit a urologist who is looking for experience and to develop their portfolio in a supportive environment. The department has a strong recent tradition of trust grade doctors being successful in urology ST3 national selection. More senior candidates would also be considered. NHS experience is essential.
The successful candidate will assist the department in the delivery of elective and non-elective urology including outpatient clinics, diagnostics and core urology procedures. The candidate would obtain exposure in core urology, PCNLs, robotic prostatectomy, brachytherapy, laparoscopic nephrectomy, urolift, flexible ureterorenoscopy and laser.
There would also be opportunities for the candidate to become involved in clinical research, quality improvement projects and audits. All registrars are also encouraged to become involved in departmental and undergraduate teaching.
The department has enhanced services for emergency urological admissions with the development of a 1 in 6 non-resident middle grade urology on-call rota and a supporting urology SHO equivalent during working hours.
Main duties of the job
To fully participate of elective and emergency urological services
To provide highest possible levels of patient care
To work as an active member of the Urology team
To actively remain clinically competent
To work closely with Multidisciplinary teams
To activate particulate and undertake cancer related research and projects
To teach staff/Medical Students
To work to all Trust Policies and procedures
About us
The department is currently staffed by 5 Consultants, a locum Consultant, 2 specialty registrars, 2 MTI urologists, 2 Trust Urologists, 1 Urology SHO, 1 Core surgical trainee, 1 GP trainee, 2 FY2 doctors and 2 FY1 doctors supported by Urology Nurse Practitioners and MacMillan nurses.
The urology department sits within the surgical directorate but has a separate urology on call for non-elective admission.
The department has expanded over the years to deliver a comprehensive Urological service to our community. The trust has the Da Vinci Xi system and we deliver roboticradical prostatectomy for the region. A full range of diagnostic services are provided in the recently developed Northampton Urology Centre (NUC) which is supported by a team of Urology Nurse Practitioners. There is a focus on ambulatory diagnostics. One stop clinics, local anaesthetic transperineal prostate biopsies and TULA for recurring bladder tumours have all been recently developed within the NUC. A wide range of Urological surgery is undertaken including stone surgery, upper tract laparoscopy and there is an established programme for prostate brachytherapy. The department has been introducing new procedures for bladder outflow obstruction including Urolift and HoLEP. It has been given reference centre status for bladder outflow obstructive procedures in the East Midlands. Joint meetings are held with our uro-gynaecologists for female urological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Takes responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all times and does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with any concerns of if registration lapses or expires (all registered staff).
- This post involves incidental access to the public and does not have access to children and/or vulnerable adults, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Therefore, no DBS check is required of the post holder. (this statement relates to non-patient facing / non clinical roles)
- This post involves access to patients and their data include children and/or adults at risk, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It will therefore be necessary for the post holder to apply for and be in receipt of a satisfactory Standard DBS check. (this statement relates to patient facing but non clinical roles)
The urology centre has recently undergone major refurbishment and expansion which has allowed us to centralise the Urology diagnostic services in one area. Flexible cystoscopies, prostate biopsies and shock wave lithotripsy are carried out in one of the procedure rooms and there are additional rooms which allow for administration of intra-vesical chemotherapy and a range of services delivered by our Nurse Practitioner colleagues which includes an erectile dysfunction service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Takes responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all times and does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with any concerns of if registration lapses or expires (all registered staff).
- This post involves incidental access to the public and does not have access to children and/or vulnerable adults, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Therefore, no DBS check is required of the post holder. (this statement relates to non-patient facing / non clinical roles)
- This post involves access to patients and their data include children and/or adults at risk, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It will therefore be necessary for the post holder to apply for and be in receipt of a satisfactory Standard DBS check. (this statement relates to patient facing but non clinical roles)
The urology centre has recently undergone major refurbishment and expansion which has allowed us to centralise the Urology diagnostic services in one area. Flexible cystoscopies, prostate biopsies and shock wave lithotripsy are carried out in one of the procedure rooms and there are additional rooms which allow for administration of intra-vesical chemotherapy and a range of services delivered by our Nurse Practitioner colleagues which includes an erectile dysfunction service.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MRCS
- Full registration with general medical council
Desirable
- Possession of FRCS (UROL)/FEBU
- Possession of MD, Phd or other higher degree
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Has experience of urology as a post graduate
Desirable
- Proficient in core urology Practice
- publications in recognised (speciality) journals
Skills
Essential
- organisational skills
- communication skills
- leadership skills
Key Competencies / Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Core urological Skills and management
- Team Player
- Pursuing a career in Urology
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MRCS
- Full registration with general medical council
Desirable
- Possession of FRCS (UROL)/FEBU
- Possession of MD, Phd or other higher degree
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Has experience of urology as a post graduate
Desirable
- Proficient in core urology Practice
- publications in recognised (speciality) journals
Skills
Essential
- organisational skills
- communication skills
- leadership skills
Key Competencies / Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Core urological Skills and management
- Team Player
- Pursuing a career in Urology
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).
