Job summary
We're delighted to be expanding our Registrar team to 8 WTE positions, and are advertising:
We have a very strong track record of progressing our registrars in their career, including many successful applications to National Training Numbers. We're also happy to help our colleagues apply for the CESR training.
Minimal Urology experience required - 6 months at CT2 level in Urology sufficient. The successful applicant will be on-call for Urology at registrar level covering St Richards and Worthing hospital.
The Urology department at University Hospitals Sussex. The trust provides Urological Services for a population of 450,000 in West Sussex. The department has in-patients at Worthing and St Richard's with access to theatre and clinic facilities at St. Richard's, Worthing and Southlands Hospitals.
At Worthing Hospital, outpatients are mainly held in a new purpose-built outpatient department, and endoscopy in a dedicated unit. There are theatre facilities for both short stay and major surgical procedures for Urology patients. Nephrectomy and adrenalectomy, PCNL along with TURiS , HOLEP and TURBT and all stone surgery is carried out with dedicated theatre teams.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of a busy, cohesive DGH department. Depending on their previous experience they will be able to participate in or run outpatient clinics which could include prostate biopsies, flexible cystoscopies, intravesical Botox injections as well as specialist and general urology clinics. The successful candidate would also have dedicated access to theatre sessions (these could include endourology, functional, paediatric or general urology). The successful candidate would participate in daily ward rounds and help juniors with ward work, they would be encouraged to teach juniors also. As part of a busy team they could attend MDTs. The successful candidate would have good communication, leadership and managerial skills, also be keen to learn from available opportunities.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants would have an assigned educational supervisor who would be responsible for monitoring and aiding their progression, and identifying training needs.
On call: 1 in 8 at Urology Registrar level, covering Worthing and Chichester Hospitals for urology.
Acute Registrar of the Week: With these expansion posts were introducing a rota of 1:4 weeks where all elective clinical activity will be cancelled, allowing prompt access to CEPOD, A+E etc.
Clinical duties Day time work will include a mixture of clinic and diagnostic investigations, manging the in-patient work with the support of the junior staff and a minimum of 2 supervised theatre lists a week. The successful applicant will be part of the team and involved in managing the in-patient work load.
Teaching:
There are weekly meetings which is attended by all departmental staff, rotating between clinical governance, business, journal and interesting cases
There are regular weekly postgraduate meetings.
The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Research:
The Urology Department is very research active, and the successful candidate would be encouraged to participate.
Administrative
The Trust Doctor will have responsibilities towards maintaining good documentation, prompt discharge communications and planning work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants would have an assigned educational supervisor who would be responsible for monitoring and aiding their progression, and identifying training needs.
On call: 1 in 8 at Urology Registrar level, covering Worthing and Chichester Hospitals for urology.
Acute Registrar of the Week: With these expansion posts were introducing a rota of 1:4 weeks where all elective clinical activity will be cancelled, allowing prompt access to CEPOD, A+E etc.
Clinical duties Day time work will include a mixture of clinic and diagnostic investigations, manging the in-patient work with the support of the junior staff and a minimum of 2 supervised theatre lists a week. The successful applicant will be part of the team and involved in managing the in-patient work load.
Teaching:
There are weekly meetings which is attended by all departmental staff, rotating between clinical governance, business, journal and interesting cases
There are regular weekly postgraduate meetings.
The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Research:
The Urology Department is very research active, and the successful candidate would be encouraged to participate.
Administrative
The Trust Doctor will have responsibilities towards maintaining good documentation, prompt discharge communications and planning work.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff.
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oHave evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training.
Desirable
- oNot have previously relinquished or been released/removed from a training programme, except under exceptional circumstances.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff.
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oHave evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training.
Desirable
- oNot have previously relinquished or been released/removed from a training programme, except under exceptional circumstances.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
