Job summary
The post would suit a urologist who is looking for clinical experience and to develop their portfolio in a supportive environment. Prior NHS experience is essential. The department has a strong recent tradition of trust grade doctors being successful in urology ST3 national selection. More senior candidates would also be welcomed. The department has supported senior trust grade registrars through the FRCS Urol and CESR pathways. Prior 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, 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 7 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
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions 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 (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN 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 UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 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. 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.
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
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 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. 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.
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
- 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
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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).
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