Job summary
The Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a 2 Consultant Surgeons.
These posts are based at both Aintree and New Royal Liverpool sites and are to join an enthusiastic team dedicated to providing a high quality Urology service.
This hospital is a designated Urological Cancer Centre with specialist MDTs for prostate, bladder, kidney and testis cancer.
We also undertake prostate biopsy, bladder botox injections, lithotripsy and cystodiathermy within the department. The Hospital has excellent interventional and imaging radiology support and an on-site nuclear medicine department.
The post is equivalent to 10PAs per week inclusive of 1.5 SPA time allocated to undertake all necessary continuing professional development (CPD). The Trust supports the requirements for CPD as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Prospective applicants must be on, or within 6 months of entry to, the specialist registrar, have the FRCS (Urol) and be fully registered with the GMC. A higher degree will also be an advantage.
We aim to interview short-listed candidates in February 2024.
Main duties of the job
The post will include the management of general/core Urology but there is scope to accommodate a subspecialist interest.
The appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate teaching for any medical and dental students attached to the Unit. In addition the appointee will be expected toplay an active role in postgraduate teaching.
A monthly audit meeting is held on a programme determined by the Trust, at which attendance and active participation is expected. The Trust also holds a weekly Grand Round and the appointee will be asked to present on an annual basis.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will include the management of general/core Urology but there is scope to accommodate a subspecialist interest.
Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR or EuropeanCommunity Rights. Proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months ofinterview. The post holder should also hold FRCS (Urol) or equivalent.
The appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate teaching for any medicaland dental students attached to the Unit. In addition the appointee will be expected toplay an active role in postgraduate teaching.
A monthly audit meeting is held on a programme determined by the Trust, at whichattendance and active participation is expected. The Trust also holds a weekly GrandRound and the appointee will be asked to present on an annual basis.
Please see attached job description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will include the management of general/core Urology but there is scope to accommodate a subspecialist interest.
Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR or EuropeanCommunity Rights. Proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months ofinterview. The post holder should also hold FRCS (Urol) or equivalent.
The appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate teaching for any medicaland dental students attached to the Unit. In addition the appointee will be expected toplay an active role in postgraduate teaching.
A monthly audit meeting is held on a programme determined by the Trust, at whichattendance and active participation is expected. The Trust also holds a weekly GrandRound and the appointee will be asked to present on an annual basis.
Please see attached job description for further information
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS(Urol) or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:- - CCT or CESR (CP). Proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview - CESR - European Community Rights
Desirable
- Further higher degree MD or PhD
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage a full range of urological emergencies
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a full range of Urological disorders
- Clinical and sub-speciality education and training
Management and Administrative
Essential
- Ability to lead, communicate liaise and negotiate with others
- Willingness to support the efficient and smooth running of the specialist service
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support stall of all disciplines
- Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainees and other doctors
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
Desirable
- Formal management qualification and/or relevant experience
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Experience of supervising foundation year trainees or equivalent
- Ability to organise and participate in teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Formal qualification in medical training
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Ability to undertake complete audit cycle
- Ability to undertake multidisciplinary audit
- Demonstrable experience in clinical research and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Interest and awareness of research methodology
Desirable
- Relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS(Urol) or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:- - CCT or CESR (CP). Proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview - CESR - European Community Rights
Desirable
- Further higher degree MD or PhD
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage a full range of urological emergencies
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a full range of Urological disorders
- Clinical and sub-speciality education and training
Management and Administrative
Essential
- Ability to lead, communicate liaise and negotiate with others
- Willingness to support the efficient and smooth running of the specialist service
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support stall of all disciplines
- Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainees and other doctors
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
Desirable
- Formal management qualification and/or relevant experience
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Experience of supervising foundation year trainees or equivalent
- Ability to organise and participate in teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Formal qualification in medical training
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Ability to undertake complete audit cycle
- Ability to undertake multidisciplinary audit
- Demonstrable experience in clinical research and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Interest and awareness of research methodology
Desirable
- Relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
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).
