Locum Consultant Urology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking a motivated individual to start work as soon as possible as a Locum Consultant in the Urology department to support our growing demand for urological services for our local population. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and expanding team of individuals devoted to providing the very best care for our patients. The trust has ambitious plans to rebuild the Watford site and also build a dedicated Urology Centre housing out-patient clinics, diagnostic and administrative support services, providing state-of-the-art facilities for both staff and patients.

We are keen to develop our existing renal and robotic surgery service having acquired both the CMR and Da Vinci robotic systems. Furthermore, we also need to develop our female and functional urology service.

Main duties of the job

The post is designed to provide support to existing core urology services. A specialist interest in renal robotic surgery, or female and functional urology is an advantage, but not essential. The successful candidate will partake in a 1 in 7 Consultant of the week rota and the usual elective commitments are cancelled. There is 24-hour middle grade support. You would need to be committed to driving day case surgery where possible and be committed to improving the service that is delivered. You will be well supported by colleagues who work as part of a cohesive team and who will encourage opportunities to enter leadership roles.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works. Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare. The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital with electric car charging services. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year London Fringe £149 per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-6046-A

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Vicarage Road

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the delivery of core and specialist urology services depending on their expertise. You will partake in a 1 in 7 consultant-of-the-week rota on the Watford site only. This is a 10-11 PA job plan with the opportunity to take on leadership roles within the trust. Mentoring maybe available depending on the successful candidate's experience. You are expected to support our clinical governance and partake in our fortnightly departmental teaching programme. The supervision and education of training registrars is very important to the department.

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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.

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