Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Urological Surgeon to support and develop the cystectomy and complex urology service in one of the largest trusts in the country. This is a substantive post starting initially with 10 PA, within the Department of Urology at The Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT).
The Trust not only serves a population of almost 1 million patients, it also has a significant tertiary referral network. The successful candidate will be expected to help with tackling the backlog and meeting the ongoing health demands of the local population. They must, therefore, also possess the core skills to support the service and meet these needs. In addition there will be the opportunity to develop your own specialist interest within Urology which can be explored at the time of interview and appointment.
Paediatric Urology is supplied by the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and therefore there is no Paediatric component to this job, either through normal clinical commitments or on call. There is however the opportunity to develop links with the Children's hospital should the need arise.
Main duties of the job
The department is looking for a consultant colleague with the skills and aptitude to develop their interest in managing bladder cancer including open and robotic surgery. The service covers all MFT sites with the cystectomies being performed at Wythenshawe hospital where there is currently the provision to use a dual console DaVinci robot. In addition to being part of the cystectomy service the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to MFT's pelvic exenteration service and help support the urology involvement in the placenta accreta service. To ensure safety and quality though team working; the appointed candidate will be closely mentored with the anticipation for joint / team operating in all major cases
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Broad experience of elective and emergency urological surgery
- Completion of Higher Specialist training in surgery (or within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Participation audit
- Training junior medical staff
- Publications and presentations in the Urological field
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Other
Essential
- Full registration with GMC (or eligible for re-registration) and licenced to practice
- Registered on the GMC specialist register (or be within 6 months of CCT date from start of interview)
Desirable
- Member of BAUS or subspecialist section
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- Broad experience of elective and emergency urological surgery
- Completion of Higher Specialist training in surgery (or within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Teaching medical students
- Participation audit
- Training junior medical staff
- Publications and presentations in the Urological field
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Other
Essential
- Full registration with GMC (or eligible for re-registration) and licenced to practice
- Registered on the GMC specialist register (or be within 6 months of CCT date from start of interview)
Desirable
- Member of BAUS or subspecialist section
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).
