Job summary
Consultant Urologist with an Specialist Interest Upper Tract and Surgery
Full time - 10 PA's
Applications are invited for the post of a Consultant Urological Surgeon in at the Bristol Urology Institute (BUI).
Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register for Urology, have CCT in Urology or be within six months of obtaining it by the interview date. Full Registration with the GMC is essential.
Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential.
To discuss the post further, candidates are strongly advised to contact Mr Salah Albuheissi, Director & Clinical Lead in Urology via switchboard.
Main duties of the job
- The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the post-holder is absent.- In addition to a general urology practice, including overseeing diagnostic services as part of a rota, the post-holder will be expected to provide subspecialty expertise as part of the Uro-oncology Upper Tract U tea. It is expected that the post-holder will have and/or will developexpertise in the management of these conditions.- As part of the division's target to expand theatre usage and improve theatre utilisation, the post-holder, with other consultants, will provide flexible theatre cover as part of their weekly programmed activities in addition to a rotational Saturday list aimed at providing extra capacity to meet cancer and RTT targets.- The post-holder with contribute to the on call consultant and consultant of the week rota.- The post-holder will be expected to deliver regular clinical sessions in neighbouring trusts as part of outreach specialist clinics.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is a progressive and ambitious provider of health services, delivering for a large local population and with specialist regional services for urology, major trauma, neurosciences, vascular centre, plastics and burns, orthopaedics and renal services. With a turnoverof £550m and 9,000 staff, our clinical teams have built a strong reputation for exceptional healthcare. NBT is the largest trust in the Southwest region, and one of the largest trusts in the country, providing medical, surgical and maternity care for its local population of almost 900,000 people in the Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Somerset area. Last year NBT treated more than 100,000 inpatients, 300,000 outpatients 90,000 emergency department patients and helped deliver over 6,000 babies across its hospital and community health services. NBT also provides nationally renowned regional services in the fields of urology, pathology, burns, renal medicine and transplant. NBT's acute services moved into a brand new, state of the art, hospital building in May 2014. This new 850 bed facility at the Southmead site offers patients single rooms with en-suite facilities, greatly improving privacy and dignity and reducing the spread of infections.NBT is a University Teaching hospital and works in partnership with both the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England and is a major research institution.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the post-holder is absent.- In addition to a general urology practice, including overseeing diagnostic services as part of a rota, the post-holder will be expected to provide subspecialty expertise as part of the Uro-oncology Upper Tract U tea. It is expected that the post-holder will have and/or will developexpertise in the management of these conditions.- As part of the divisions target to expand theatre usage and improve theatre utilisation, the post-holder, with other consultants, will provide flexible theatre cover as part of their weekly programmed activities in addition to a rotational Saturday list aimed at providing extra capacity to meet cancer and RTT targets.- The post-holder with contribute to the on call consultant and consultant of the week rota.- The post-holder will be expected to deliver regular clinical sessions in neighbouring trusts as part of outreach specialist clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the post-holder is absent.- In addition to a general urology practice, including overseeing diagnostic services as part of a rota, the post-holder will be expected to provide subspecialty expertise as part of the Uro-oncology Upper Tract U tea. It is expected that the post-holder will have and/or will developexpertise in the management of these conditions.- As part of the divisions target to expand theatre usage and improve theatre utilisation, the post-holder, with other consultants, will provide flexible theatre cover as part of their weekly programmed activities in addition to a rotational Saturday list aimed at providing extra capacity to meet cancer and RTT targets.- The post-holder with contribute to the on call consultant and consultant of the week rota.- The post-holder will be expected to deliver regular clinical sessions in neighbouring trusts as part of outreach specialist clinics.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- FRCS (or equivalent)
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
- Must have CCT in Urology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment. Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
Desirable
- Fellowship Training
- Experience in Robotic Surgery and/or uro-oncology
Further training/mgmt/audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
Research/teaching/publications
Essential
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- FRCS (or equivalent)
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
- Must have CCT in Urology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment. Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
Desirable
- Fellowship Training
- Experience in Robotic Surgery and/or uro-oncology
Further training/mgmt/audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
Research/teaching/publications
Essential
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
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).
