Job summary
This is a post in adult Urology, based clinically at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, London for 12 months with possibility to extend for a further 6-12 months. The post is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2024. This is a busy 'core urology' post, supported by an FY1 trainee, together with 4 other Urology Registrars and a Speciality Doctor under the supervision of 5 Consultant Urological Surgeons.
This post will also include an additional pay supplement of 50%.of basic salary for out of hours work.
Main duties of the job
There are daily ward rounds for in-patients and in-patient referrals from other teams where the registrars are expected to assess and outline management, with close consultant supervision. There is plenty of opportunity for training and gaining experience in managing urological emergencies, outpatients, diagnostics, MDT presentation and core urological surgical skills. The timetable includes one half day research/audit session and half day of admin, dependent on the availability of other registrar colleagues.
The post is geared at bridging the gap in knowledge and experience between Urological CT/SHO level and Year 3 Specialist Registrar level trainee. Every effort is made to create a positive learning environment for the whole team.
Additionally, out of hours on call cover is on a 1:9 rota as part of the Urology SpR rota at the Barts Health NHS Trust (Royal London site), also covered by an on-call Consultant colleague.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care trust which provides hospital and community health services for Hackney, the city and surrounding communities. The Trust provides a full range of adult, older people's and children's services across medical and surgical specialties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will be expected to work as part of a cohesive team with all other members of the Urology department. They will attend Out-patients clinics to assess new and follow-up patients. The Urology unit endeavours to assess all in-patient referrals within 24 hours (Mon-Fri) and with the help of junior surgical staff, investigations and treatment are done in a timely and efficient manner. It is important that the post holder completes the relevant documentation and communicates well with their surgical and urology colleagues to expedite streamlined care of urology inpatients. It is encouraged that all cases will be discussed with the Urology Consultants to ensure appropriate management plans are in place.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will be expected to work as part of a cohesive team with all other members of the Urology department. They will attend Out-patients clinics to assess new and follow-up patients. The Urology unit endeavours to assess all in-patient referrals within 24 hours (Mon-Fri) and with the help of junior surgical staff, investigations and treatment are done in a timely and efficient manner. It is important that the post holder completes the relevant documentation and communicates well with their surgical and urology colleagues to expedite streamlined care of urology inpatients. It is encouraged that all cases will be discussed with the Urology Consultants to ensure appropriate management plans are in place.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MBBS FULL REGISTRATION WITH THE GMC.
Desirable
- MRCS OR EQUIVALENT ATLS/ALS/APLS.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
Essential
- MINIMUM 2 YEARS CLINICAL PRACTICE
- COMPLETION OF POSTGRADUATE TRAINING TO LEVEL OF FY2 OR EQUIVALENT
- AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE IN UROLOGY AT CT1/2 GRADE OR EQUIVALENT
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF CLINICAL GOVERNANCE.
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF AUDIT PRINCIPLES.
Desirable
- DEMONSTRABLE EXPERIENCE IN CLINICAL GOVERNANCE.
AUDIT/RESEARCH
Essential
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF RESEARCH PRINCIPLES.
Desirable
- AUDIT PROJECT COMPLETIONS.
- PRESENTATIONS / PUBLICATIONS.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS ABILITY TO DEVELOP GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS.
- COMMITMENT TO CONTINUING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MBBS FULL REGISTRATION WITH THE GMC.
Desirable
- MRCS OR EQUIVALENT ATLS/ALS/APLS.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
Essential
- MINIMUM 2 YEARS CLINICAL PRACTICE
- COMPLETION OF POSTGRADUATE TRAINING TO LEVEL OF FY2 OR EQUIVALENT
- AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE IN UROLOGY AT CT1/2 GRADE OR EQUIVALENT
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF CLINICAL GOVERNANCE.
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF AUDIT PRINCIPLES.
Desirable
- DEMONSTRABLE EXPERIENCE IN CLINICAL GOVERNANCE.
AUDIT/RESEARCH
Essential
- GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF RESEARCH PRINCIPLES.
Desirable
- AUDIT PROJECT COMPLETIONS.
- PRESENTATIONS / PUBLICATIONS.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS ABILITY TO DEVELOP GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS.
- COMMITMENT TO CONTINUING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.
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
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).
