Job summary
We invite applications from dynamic and compassionate medical professionals who are eager to expand their scope of practice in a supportive multidisciplinary environment. The position represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated GP with a recognised special interest in urology to contribute to both patient care and service development within a forward-thinking hospital trust.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a skilled and proactive General Practitioner with a Special Interest (GPwSI) in Urology to join our hospital outpatient urology team, with a particular focus on the assessment and management of patients presenting with haematuria. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside urology consultants, nurse specialists, and allied health professionals to provide high-quality diagnostic and clinical care within the outpatient setting.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
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Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage haematuria outpatient clinics, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients referred with visible and non-visible haematuria.
- Perform diagnostic flexible cystoscopy procedures as part of the haematuria assessment pathway, ensuring patient safety and adherence to best practice protocols.
- Conduct comprehensive patient consultations, including clinical history, physical examinations, and ordering appropriate investigations.
- Interpret diagnostic results, initiate management plans, and liaise with urology consultants regarding complex cases or need for further intervention.
- Coordinate patient care pathways to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment, improving patient outcomes and reducing unnecessary inpatient admissions.
- Document consultations, cystoscopy findings, and management plans accurately in hospital electronic patient record systems.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and service development where appropriate.
- Support audit and quality improvement projects related to haematuria and outpatient urology services.
- Educate and counsel patients regarding their diagnosis, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage haematuria outpatient clinics, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients referred with visible and non-visible haematuria.
- Perform diagnostic flexible cystoscopy procedures as part of the haematuria assessment pathway, ensuring patient safety and adherence to best practice protocols.
- Conduct comprehensive patient consultations, including clinical history, physical examinations, and ordering appropriate investigations.
- Interpret diagnostic results, initiate management plans, and liaise with urology consultants regarding complex cases or need for further intervention.
- Coordinate patient care pathways to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment, improving patient outcomes and reducing unnecessary inpatient admissions.
- Document consultations, cystoscopy findings, and management plans accurately in hospital electronic patient record systems.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and service development where appropriate.
- Support audit and quality improvement projects related to haematuria and outpatient urology services.
- Educate and counsel patients regarding their diagnosis, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFully qualified and registered General Practitioner with current GMC registration and license to practice.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within hospital outpatient urology clinics.
Experience
Essential
- oCompetence in performing diagnostic flexible cystoscopy, with proven skills in patient preparation, procedure execution, and post-procedure care.
Desirable
- Formal training or certification in urology or relevant specialist areas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFully qualified and registered General Practitioner with current GMC registration and license to practice.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within hospital outpatient urology clinics.
Experience
Essential
- oCompetence in performing diagnostic flexible cystoscopy, with proven skills in patient preparation, procedure execution, and post-procedure care.
Desirable
- Formal training or certification in urology or relevant specialist areas.
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).
