Job summary
You will work as part of the Urology team to provide a highquality Urology service that aims to provide excellent patient care. Thisincludes delivery of out-patient, emergency, day-case and inpatientservices independently.
You will be expected to manage their own workprogramme within the broad parameters of Department policiesand procedures, and will be responsible for determining theassociated work activities using their initiative.
Working Hours: As job plan
RLI On-call: 1:7 (Mon to Thu) with RLI 1:7 weekend on call andFGH On-Call 1:7 (Mon to Fri) with prospectivecover.
The anticipated job plan is included but may be subject to changesand involve working at other sites within the UHMB community
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
Entry on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of obtaining your CCT at the time of interview
Interview date TBC September 2024
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for the post of Urology Consultant at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust. This post is to support the current Urology service Cross Bay. You will work as one of a team of 6 other Consultants and 5 Speciality Doctors, based at the University Hospital Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust.
Please see attached Job Description for more details.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- FRCS Urology or equivalent
- Be on the specialist register or within 6 months of completing CCT
Desirable
- Higher degree (e.g. MSc, MD, PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Working within a Urology team in a District General Hospital
- Working unsupervised during operating lists covering the spectrum of general Urology cases
Desirable
- Experience at the leave of a Consultant Urological Surgeon
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Ability and willingness to adapt to changes in local demand and clinical practice
- Evidence of being able to take initiative and lead junior members of the team and experience of supervising junior
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and staff
- Evidence of leadership skills
Training
Essential
- To have had supervised training in a Urological Department/s for a minimum of 5 years
Research and Development
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology and ethics
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to teaching undergraduates, postgraduates, nursing and allied health professionals
Desirable
- Experience of problem based learning
- Evidence of participation in educational skills training
Management
Essential
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS Consultants
- Ability to communicate and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals
- Evidence of commitment to audit
- Involvement in service development
- Computer skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good organisation skills including the ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to travel as required
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- FRCS Urology or equivalent
- Be on the specialist register or within 6 months of completing CCT
Desirable
- Higher degree (e.g. MSc, MD, PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Working within a Urology team in a District General Hospital
- Working unsupervised during operating lists covering the spectrum of general Urology cases
Desirable
- Experience at the leave of a Consultant Urological Surgeon
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Ability and willingness to adapt to changes in local demand and clinical practice
- Evidence of being able to take initiative and lead junior members of the team and experience of supervising junior
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and staff
- Evidence of leadership skills
Training
Essential
- To have had supervised training in a Urological Department/s for a minimum of 5 years
Research and Development
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology and ethics
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to teaching undergraduates, postgraduates, nursing and allied health professionals
Desirable
- Experience of problem based learning
- Evidence of participation in educational skills training
Management
Essential
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS Consultants
- Ability to communicate and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals
- Evidence of commitment to audit
- Involvement in service development
- Computer skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good organisation skills including the ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to travel as required
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).
