Job summary
The Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Consultant Surgeon, with a special interest in the diagnosis, investigation and management of benign and malignant urological disorders.The post is based at Broadgreen Hospital and the Royal Liverpool Hospital and is to join an enthusiastic team dedicated to providing a high quality Urology service for patients in Cheshire, Merseyside and further afield.On the Broadgreen site there is a purpose built Urology Centre with a full complement of outpatient, diagnostic and specialist nurses. There is also easy access to on the day USS, flow rates and flexible cystoscopy. 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.This hospital is also a designated Urological Cancer Centre with specialist MDTs for prostate, bladder, kidney and testis cancer. The pelvic cancer team has a joint clinic and specialist MDT with oncologists from the regional Radiotherapy Centre at Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology. The team also works closely with both the colorectal surgeons and the gynae-oncologist surgeons at the Liverpool Women's Hospital, and collaborate in pelvic exenteration surgery.The post is equivalent to 10PAs per week inclusive of 1.5 SPA time allocated to undertake all necessary continuing professional development (CPD).
Main duties of the job
The post will primarily include the diagnosis, investigation and management of benign and malignant urological disorders.Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights. Proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview. The post holder should also hold FRCS (Urol) or equivalent.Audit, Education & TrainingThe Trust has an excellent Education Centre, which provides modern facilities including a professionally staffed library with reading room and fully equipped IT room.There are well-established audit and research programmes in collaboration with members of a wide range of clinical departments. Opportunities to participate in collaborative audit and/or research are available, subject to discussion with the Clinical Director. Funding is available for research projects from regional and local monies, by application in the usual way.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 to play 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 comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An indicative 10PA weekly timetable is outlined below however the job plan may vary depending on the needs of the department. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and Clinical Lead 6-12 months after the start date of the post:Day Time Activity Categorisation Number of PAsMonday AM AdminDCC/PM Clinic/DCCTuesday AM Theatre DCC/PM Theatre/DCCWednesday AM Clinic/DCC PM Out of trust/DCCThursday AM Clinic/DCC PM SPAFriday AM Flexi-cystoscopy/DCC PM X-ray meeting/SPA DCCUnexpected emergency on call
Job description
Job responsibilities
An indicative 10PA weekly timetable is outlined below however the job plan may vary depending on the needs of the department. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and Clinical Lead 6-12 months after the start date of the post:Day Time Activity Categorisation Number of PAsMonday AM AdminDCC/PM Clinic/DCCTuesday AM Theatre DCC/PM Theatre/DCCWednesday AM Clinic/DCC PM Out of trust/DCCThursday AM Clinic/DCC PM SPAFriday AM Flexi-cystoscopy/DCC PM X-ray meeting/SPA DCCUnexpected emergency on call
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
Desirable
- Further higher degree MD or PhD
Experience and 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
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
- Understanding of the clinical governance process
- Competent in basic IT skills
- Clinical and sub-speciality education and training
- Awareness of health service reforms and issues across the healthcare economy
Desirable
- Current experience as an established Consultant Urological Surgeon
Management and Administration
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
Communication Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstration of Trust's values and behaviours - Patient centred - Professional - Open and engaged - Collaborative - Creative
- Enquiring critical approach to work
- Excellent inter-personal qualities
- Credible and persuasive presence amongst clinical and management colleagues
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
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
Desirable
- Further higher degree MD or PhD
Experience and 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
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
- Understanding of the clinical governance process
- Competent in basic IT skills
- Clinical and sub-speciality education and training
- Awareness of health service reforms and issues across the healthcare economy
Desirable
- Current experience as an established Consultant Urological Surgeon
Management and Administration
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
Communication Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstration of Trust's values and behaviours - Patient centred - Professional - Open and engaged - Collaborative - Creative
- Enquiring critical approach to work
- Excellent inter-personal qualities
- Credible and persuasive presence amongst clinical and management colleagues
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
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).
