Job summary
The general urological duties include in-patient work at Stepping Hill and out-patient responsibilities between Stepping Hill, Tameside and Macclesfield hospitals.
The successful candidates will have a responsibility to the core urological workload but also encouraged to develop subspecialist experience which could include robotic surgery, endourology, bladder outflow obstruction surgery or andrology depending on the needs of the department.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinician to join Stockport NHS FT as a full time Consultant Urologist alongside a well-established team of 10 other consultants.
Stepping Hill Urology, as part of the Division of Surgery, provides a comprehensive urology service for patients in Stockport, Macclesfield, Tameside & Glossop, and High Peak. Outpatient activity is streamlined through purpose-built urology facilities at Stepping Hill and Tameside, which house all clinics, specialist sessions.. Out-patient and day case activity takes place at Macclesfield with satellite clinics at Knutsford and Congleton. All in-patient activity takes place in the central hub at Stepping Hill Hospital. The unit provides major cancer surgery for Crewe patients as well as the above areas and hosts the specialist multi-disciplinary team meetings for the above patients who number 1.1 million. The benign services are supported by regional pelvic floor MDT (East Cheshire, Tameside and Stockport)
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The terms and conditions of service are offered on a 10 Programmed Activity basis and includes a 1/12 on call rota supported by an on call registrar.
Candidates must hold the FRCS(Urol) or equivalent qualification, eligible to be on the Specialist register and within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The terms and conditions of service are offered on a 10 Programmed Activity basis and includes a 1/12 on call rota supported by an on call registrar.
Candidates must hold the FRCS(Urol) or equivalent qualification, eligible to be on the Specialist register and within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Sp. Registrar year 5/6 in Urology
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or Equivalent
- Entry onto the General Medical Councils Specialist Register or in receipt of CCST within 6 months of interview
Experience
Essential
- Urology experience and MRCS or equivalent experience
- Wide experience in Urology surgery
- Ability to manage elective and emergency urology conditions
- Comprehensive patient management
- Ability to train / supervise junior medical staff and medical students
Previous work experience
Essential
- Trained at Specialist Registrar or Equivalent Level
- Wide experience in urology and able to deal with both emergency and elective urological conditions
- Ability to train / supervise junior medical staff and medical students
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Sp. Registrar year 5/6 in Urology
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or Equivalent
- Entry onto the General Medical Councils Specialist Register or in receipt of CCST within 6 months of interview
Experience
Essential
- Urology experience and MRCS or equivalent experience
- Wide experience in Urology surgery
- Ability to manage elective and emergency urology conditions
- Comprehensive patient management
- Ability to train / supervise junior medical staff and medical students
Previous work experience
Essential
- Trained at Specialist Registrar or Equivalent Level
- Wide experience in urology and able to deal with both emergency and elective urological conditions
- Ability to train / supervise junior medical staff and medical students
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).
