Job summary
We are looking to appoint middle grade
doctors to join our team of 5 Urology Consultants. The team will consist of 5 substantive
Consultants, 1 Locum Consultant and 4 Specialty doctors. In addition, there are
specialist Urology nurses and Clinical Nurse specialists.
The Urology team are forward thinking
and work together to support our patients. There are various transformation
projects currently being undertaken to redesign patient pathways, increase
efficiency and improve patient outcomes and experience.
The Consultants are committed to
learning and development of middle grade doctors.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time to join the
team due to the transformational projects that are currently taking place.
The post includes delivery of
outpatient clinics in a supportive role to the consultants and may include
independent delivery of clinics dependent on level of experience and skill.
The post will include theatre sessions
to support the consultants and develop individual learning.
Training will be provided to support
independent working in certain areas.
Warrington is a great place to work with
close working relationships with supporting clinical and administrative staff.
Active participation in clinical
governance and audit will be encouraged and supported.
About us
The team deliver clinical activity on
all 3 sites of the Trust, Warrington, Halton and CSTM.
There is also a bespoke UIU based on
the Warrington site which has recently opened and allows Urological procedures
and hot clinics to be undertaken in a designated area supported by Urology
nursing staff.
Exciting developments are currently
taking place with new treatments and service redesign to improve patient
pathways and experience.
The Urology team would welcome
applications from forward thinking individuals who wish to develop.
Visits to the Trust are encouraged and
the team would be happy to provide further information to any prospective
candidate.
Please contact Mr Rene Woderich on rene.woderich@nhs.net or Alex Mooney on alex.mooney2@nhs.net for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role summary
This
is a substantive WTE (10 programmed
activities (PA's) post at Warrington and Halton Teaching hospitals
The
successful candidate will join a team of 5 Consultant Urologists,
The
Urology Department works across both Warrington and Halton Hospitals to support
the delivery of clinics, surgery and endoscopy services. The candidate
appointed will work on both the Warrington and Halton hospital sites for both
theatres and outpatient clinics.
Warrington
Hospital has a dedicated Urology Investigations Unit, allowing a dedicated area
for Urology clinics, investigations and hot clinics with minor procedures to be
delivered in a modern and purpose-built facility.
Our Urology
team is dedicated to maintaining excellent service levels and meeting the
national guidelines and KPIs for patient management, providing good outcomes
and working closely with the Cancer Team to support our patient journey.
There are transformational
projects currently being undertaken in Urology and the team are actively
working on GIRFT priorities.
Consultants
and middle grades undertaken Hot stone lists during on call weeks and there are
plans to deliver hot clinics from the UIU.
The team
are committed to learning and development and training has recently been
undertaken to deliver Urolift from the UIU.
Please see attached full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role summary
This
is a substantive WTE (10 programmed
activities (PA's) post at Warrington and Halton Teaching hospitals
The
successful candidate will join a team of 5 Consultant Urologists,
The
Urology Department works across both Warrington and Halton Hospitals to support
the delivery of clinics, surgery and endoscopy services. The candidate
appointed will work on both the Warrington and Halton hospital sites for both
theatres and outpatient clinics.
Warrington
Hospital has a dedicated Urology Investigations Unit, allowing a dedicated area
for Urology clinics, investigations and hot clinics with minor procedures to be
delivered in a modern and purpose-built facility.
Our Urology
team is dedicated to maintaining excellent service levels and meeting the
national guidelines and KPIs for patient management, providing good outcomes
and working closely with the Cancer Team to support our patient journey.
There are transformational
projects currently being undertaken in Urology and the team are actively
working on GIRFT priorities.
Consultants
and middle grades undertaken Hot stone lists during on call weeks and there are
plans to deliver hot clinics from the UIU.
The team
are committed to learning and development and training has recently been
undertaken to deliver Urolift from the UIU.
Please see attached full job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- MRCS or evidence working toward or equivalent
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses, other staff and agencies
- An understanding of the current NHS environment particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
- Residing or prepared to reside within a commutable distance allowing access to the Trust Hospitals. Must be able to provide an on-call service
Mental effort
Essential
- High degree of concentration
Emotional Effort
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients and families in difficult situations.
Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Organisational & Leadership skills
- Clinical Governance understanding
- Be caring and diplomatic.
- Experience supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completion of urological training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience of Urology specialty doctor or registrar level
- Able to perform flexible cystoscopy unsupervised
Physical Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- MRCS or evidence working toward or equivalent
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses, other staff and agencies
- An understanding of the current NHS environment particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
- Residing or prepared to reside within a commutable distance allowing access to the Trust Hospitals. Must be able to provide an on-call service
Mental effort
Essential
- High degree of concentration
Emotional Effort
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients and families in difficult situations.
Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Organisational & Leadership skills
- Clinical Governance understanding
- Be caring and diplomatic.
- Experience supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Completion of urological training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience of Urology specialty doctor or registrar level
- Able to perform flexible cystoscopy unsupervised
Physical Skills
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
