Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above post comprising of 4 months of Urology at Northampton General Hospital.
This post is to join the FY1 tier on the Full Shift Rota, to cover a short-term vacancy unfilled by Deanery Trainees. This would be an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the NHS and provide a footstep for applying for Foundation Training/Core Training.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include the full range of clinical activities mainly care of admitted patients, urology ward rounds, general surgical on call and supporting the emergency theatres. Additionally, successful candidates will be supported in research and audit activity. The Trust has a strong Medical Education department with regular teaching for Foundation Trainees and a tailored programme for international medical graduates.
About us
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are regular departmental teaching sessions. Monthly Mortality and Morbidity meetings are an excellent opportunity for presentations, clinical notes review and are a good learning environment. Applicants are encouraged to attend the weekly afternoon Foundation Year 1 teaching sessions in conjunction with Deanery trainees.
Trainees are actively encouraged to further their CVs by engaging in research projects and the department has a strong recent track record of trainees being successful in presenting at conferences.
Annual leave entitlement and study leave requests will be granted within the framework of the departments annual leave and study leave policies. Study leave is encouraged particularly in areas of interest to the post-holder. Clinical/educational supervisors will be allocated.
The urology 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 robotic radical 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, such as flexible cystoscopies, prostate biopsies and shock wave lithotripsy carried out in one of the procedure rooms and there are additional rooms which allow for administration of intra-vesical chemotherapy. There are a range of services delivered by our Nurse Practitioner colleagues which includes an erectile dysfunction service. 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.
Radiotherapy and chemotherapy services are on site and there is a weekly Multidisciplinary meeting between surgeons, radiologists, pathologists and oncologists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are regular departmental teaching sessions. Monthly Mortality and Morbidity meetings are an excellent opportunity for presentations, clinical notes review and are a good learning environment. Applicants are encouraged to attend the weekly afternoon Foundation Year 1 teaching sessions in conjunction with Deanery trainees.
Trainees are actively encouraged to further their CVs by engaging in research projects and the department has a strong recent track record of trainees being successful in presenting at conferences.
Annual leave entitlement and study leave requests will be granted within the framework of the departments annual leave and study leave policies. Study leave is encouraged particularly in areas of interest to the post-holder. Clinical/educational supervisors will be allocated.
The urology 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 robotic radical 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, such as flexible cystoscopies, prostate biopsies and shock wave lithotripsy carried out in one of the procedure rooms and there are additional rooms which allow for administration of intra-vesical chemotherapy. There are a range of services delivered by our Nurse Practitioner colleagues which includes an erectile dysfunction service. 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.
Radiotherapy and chemotherapy services are on site and there is a weekly Multidisciplinary meeting between surgeons, radiologists, pathologists and oncologists.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to MBBS level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Have experienced NHS practice in the UK
- Experience of audit and research
Desirable
- Teaching Skills / competencies
Skills
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical procedures (evidenced by logbook)
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organisational and time management skills
- Computer literacy
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to MBBS level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Have experienced NHS practice in the UK
- Experience of audit and research
Desirable
- Teaching Skills / competencies
Skills
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical procedures (evidenced by logbook)
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organisational and time management skills
- Computer literacy
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).
