Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Urology Surgery Trust Grade Doctor (ST1/2 level or above) based at Cheltenham General Hospital
The post holder will have a 11 month post (extendable) in the Urology department which will give them opportunity to train in Urology. In addition you will be involved in Outpatient Clinics, routine ward rounds and operating lists, you will also be supporting with the Urology on call rota. We have a teaching lead within the Division you will be expected to be involved in several research projects and actively participate in teaching and monthly audit.
Please note this advert may close early if we have sufficient applicants
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the job is to support a busy outpatient, day case urology facility and Ward at Cheltenham General . The appointee will work in a friendly department with thirteen consultants, seven registrars, three foundation year trainee, group of motivated nurse specialists (cancer), administrative team (pathway coordinators, managers, multi-disciplinary team) and members of the allied emergency, medical and surgical teams.
The main responsibilities will include general care of the urology patient on the ward and admissions via emergency department or elective day cases. The post holder will help supervise the F1s, support with the Urology on-call, run outpatient clinics under supervision, and attend Urology Theatres. There is a good opportunity to develop interest and learn about Urology.
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 Jonathan Cobley, Mr Julian Peacock.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to participate fully in the clinical work of the department, providing high standards of care for both in-patients and outpatients.
The responsibility of the hand-over, ward round, in-patient care and clerking of the emergency patients with the support of the on-call registrar and the help of the foundation year trainee, will be the prime job. Safe hand-over of the patients admitted over night or staying over the weekend will be the post-holders responsibility. This will be shared with the foundation year trainee.
The specialty doctor will be expected to help in outpatient activity - although no assigned clinic will be given but after completion of the inpatient activity the SHO will need to part-take in the clinical activity.
Involvement in the running of the weekly MDT is expected and this job offers learning opportunities as the surgical dept holds weekly teaching sessions and the hospital has weekly teaching sessions for the FY2 doctors.
In addition, the post holders will be expected to play a full part in clinical governance activity. Currently there is a monthly Trust-wide Urology Governance meeting and there are monthly audit meetings.
There will also be administrative duties for the post holder as well as a supervisory responsibility for the junior members of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to participate fully in the clinical work of the department, providing high standards of care for both in-patients and outpatients.
The responsibility of the hand-over, ward round, in-patient care and clerking of the emergency patients with the support of the on-call registrar and the help of the foundation year trainee, will be the prime job. Safe hand-over of the patients admitted over night or staying over the weekend will be the post-holders responsibility. This will be shared with the foundation year trainee.
The specialty doctor will be expected to help in outpatient activity - although no assigned clinic will be given but after completion of the inpatient activity the SHO will need to part-take in the clinical activity.
Involvement in the running of the weekly MDT is expected and this job offers learning opportunities as the surgical dept holds weekly teaching sessions and the hospital has weekly teaching sessions for the FY2 doctors.
In addition, the post holders will be expected to play a full part in clinical governance activity. Currently there is a monthly Trust-wide Urology Governance meeting and there are monthly audit meetings.
There will also be administrative duties for the post holder as well as a supervisory responsibility for the junior members of the team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous urology experience at SHO / Foundation Year 1 or 2 level
Desirable
- Experience of work in the UK
Skills
Essential
- Ward based urological procedures - catheterisation / cannulations
Desirable
- Computer Skills
- Surgical experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Core medical and surgical knowledge for safe medical practice
Desirable
- On call experience; working in the NHS.
Qulalification
Essential
- MBBS
- Eligibility for full GMC Registration
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Post-graduation MRCS part 1
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous urology experience at SHO / Foundation Year 1 or 2 level
Desirable
- Experience of work in the UK
Skills
Essential
- Ward based urological procedures - catheterisation / cannulations
Desirable
- Computer Skills
- Surgical experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Core medical and surgical knowledge for safe medical practice
Desirable
- On call experience; working in the NHS.
Qulalification
Essential
- MBBS
- Eligibility for full GMC Registration
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Post-graduation MRCS part 1
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).
