Job summary
We plan to recruit a substantive Consultant Urologist, with a special interest in lower urinary tract symptoms. The post holder will, with support, lead our LUTS pathways. We already have nationally recognised day case pathways. We currently offer Plasma + TURP, PAE, Urolift, and HOLEP. The department hope to expand this offering in the near future.
The post holder, will also contribute to general urology work and the 1 in 10 Consultant Oncall rota ( some cross cover with Hereford County at weekends)
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Urology service both to the acute and elective service. The appointee, should be independant in diagnostics including local anaesthetic prostate biopsy and core urological procedures. It is essential that the candidate has an experience of day case lower urinary tract surgery. The department aims to start a further BPH procedure in 2023 and it is hoped the the candidate will develop this new skill with supervision from a consultant colleague.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest providers of secondary care services in the UK. We provide a full range of acute, subacute and chronic disease management services. We are closely integrated with our colleagues throughout Gloucestershire and in primary care. We also provide a tertiary service to patients from Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Consultant Urologists who work in Gloucestershire:Mr Aloy Okeke, Mr Biral Patel, Miss Kim Davenport, Mr Jonathan Eaton, Mr Jonathan Ord, Miss Faith McMeekin, Mr John Henderson, Mr Joe Jelski, Mr Jeremy Nettleton (Clinical Lead), Mr Edward Tudor, Miss Emma Papworh, Mr Julian Peacock (Locum) Mr Mohamed Shafiq (Locum)
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will help us develop a centre of excellence for prostate care. We already have an X and Xi for robotic cancer surgery. Over the next 6 months new dedicated urology outpatient facilities are planned.
The job plan would include flexible cystosocpy clinics, local anaesthetic prostate biopsy clinics, one stop LUTS clinics and haematuria clinic. The appointee would also have regular access to main theatre and day surgery theatre lists. The appointee would be expected to contribute to the oncall rota on a 1 in 10 ratio. The department is active in medical education, quality improvement and the appointee would be expected to contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will help us develop a centre of excellence for prostate care. We already have an X and Xi for robotic cancer surgery. Over the next 6 months new dedicated urology outpatient facilities are planned.
The job plan would include flexible cystosocpy clinics, local anaesthetic prostate biopsy clinics, one stop LUTS clinics and haematuria clinic. The appointee would also have regular access to main theatre and day surgery theatre lists. The appointee would be expected to contribute to the oncall rota on a 1 in 10 ratio. The department is active in medical education, quality improvement and the appointee would be expected to contribute.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MBBS 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)
Experience
Essential
- General training leading to CCT (or equivalent) in Gastroenterology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Expertise in local anaesthetic prostate biopsy
- Experience of day case BPH surgery
Desirable
- Experience of Aquablation and HOLEP
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm and work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MBBS 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)
Experience
Essential
- General training leading to CCT (or equivalent) in Gastroenterology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Expertise in local anaesthetic prostate biopsy
- Experience of day case BPH surgery
Desirable
- Experience of Aquablation and HOLEP
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm and work under pressure
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).
