Job summary
The post would suit a urologist who is looking for clinical 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. The department has supported senior trust grade registrars through the FRCS Urol and CESR pathways. Prior NHS experience is essential.
Main duties of the job
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, HOLEP and 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.
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
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Working with Consultants and resident doctors as part of a team to deliver the service.
Participate in General Urology Clinics and MDT clinics.
Participating in morning ward rounds.
Participating in Robotic Upper Tract and Pelvic theatre lists including post-operative cover.
Participating in stone and core urology operative lists.
Taking on a lead role in planning, projecting, conducting, and publishing of several research projects relevant to the service.
Organizing operative lists on a weekly basis.
Ensuring up-to-date and accurate administrative and medical records as required.
Supervision and teaching of junior doctors and nurses as required.
Acting as a tutor for medical students and deliver clinical teaching related to general Urological topics as required.
On call urological cover.
To work to all Trust Policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Working with Consultants and resident doctors as part of a team to deliver the service.
Participate in General Urology Clinics and MDT clinics.
Participating in morning ward rounds.
Participating in Robotic Upper Tract and Pelvic theatre lists including post-operative cover.
Participating in stone and core urology operative lists.
Taking on a lead role in planning, projecting, conducting, and publishing of several research projects relevant to the service.
Organizing operative lists on a weekly basis.
Ensuring up-to-date and accurate administrative and medical records as required.
Supervision and teaching of junior doctors and nurses as required.
Acting as a tutor for medical students and deliver clinical teaching related to general Urological topics as required.
On call urological cover.
To work to all Trust Policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MRCS
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- NHS experience
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
- NHS experience
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).
