Job summary
Would you like the opportunity to work within our Urology service
If yes, then this post is for you. We are looking for a 12 month Locum Consultant in Urology to join us within the General Surgery Directorate at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
The Department of Urology seeks to appointment a locum consultant urologist to join our existing team of 6 consultants and 6 specialty doctor for 12 months on a flexible job plan
This post is fixed term to support with our receovery programme within urology and would welcome applicants with any urology specialist interest
The Trust and NHS is facing a time of transformation, challenge and opportunity. The Urology team is developing its service as part of GIRFT recommendations , introducing new ways of working and to further develop its urology diagnostic unit. The trust have recently procured a CMR surgical robotic system whic is already being used within the urology services.
If you are a consultant that has vision, leadership and wants to join our urology transformational journey, along with our enthusiastic surgeons then this post is exactly for you
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Urology Consultant to join our friendly and enthusiastic team for a short period of time consisting of 6 Consultants and 6 specialty doctors at the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
The post is ideal for urologist who are keen to explore new innovative improvements within the service and have an interest and active role in teaching.
There is a strong focus on career development and professional support within a forward-thinking and supportive urology department.
The Trust is committed to support and provide funds for education and development. We are particularly keen to support new research and you will be encouraged to contribute to these areas.
With an affordable housing market and fantastic schools (17 Junior Schools and 2 High Schools in the Calderdale and Huddersfield area have been recognised as outstanding by Ofsted), our Trust is perfect for family life as well as professional development.
About us
CHFT is at the forefront of the digital health revolution; with the launch of a full Electronic Patient Record (EPR) in 2017 the Trust started on its journey to be the safest, most efficient and patient-centred trust in the NHS. EPR is part of an ongoing project to develop a digital ecosystem within the Trust to become a truly paper-free organisation. With this modernisation, there are several opportunities for research and the department has an expanding portfolio of audit and original academic projects as well as regular contributions to national collaborative studies. Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams of hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care. We have made significant changes in the way we work to meet the challenges of the changing NHS and were rated by the Care Quality Commission as Good in June 2018. Applications are invited from surgeons who would like to continue with their personal development within our innovative and exciting unit. Applicants should hold Full Registration with the GMC with a License to Practice. FRCS or equivalent is essential for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the existing urology consultants in providing benign and oncological urology treatments.
A subspecialty interest which complements those of existing colleagues would be welcomed. There is an existing Urology MDT and In collaboration with bradford for the delivery of prostate cancer surgery.
The department are working on improvements to the way in which we deliver Emergency urology care. These include twice daily consultant ward rounds.
Applications are encouraged from experienced consultants wishing to take up a new challenge or newly accredited consultants who will be supported through our highly regarded development programmes. The post holder is encouraged to develop his/her own sub-specialty interest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the existing urology consultants in providing benign and oncological urology treatments.
A subspecialty interest which complements those of existing colleagues would be welcomed. There is an existing Urology MDT and In collaboration with bradford for the delivery of prostate cancer surgery.
The department are working on improvements to the way in which we deliver Emergency urology care. These include twice daily consultant ward rounds.
Applications are encouraged from experienced consultants wishing to take up a new challenge or newly accredited consultants who will be supported through our highly regarded development programmes. The post holder is encouraged to develop his/her own sub-specialty interest.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree (MD/PhD)
- It is desirable for applications to have Specialist registration in Urology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration.
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Urology
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within Urology and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
- Demonstration of evidence-based practice
- Active interest in research and/or audit
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals/Higher Degree
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Experience of conducting research projects.
- Willingness to contribute to on- going clinical research
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree (MD/PhD)
- It is desirable for applications to have Specialist registration in Urology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration.
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Urology
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within Urology and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
- Demonstration of evidence-based practice
- Active interest in research and/or audit
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals/Higher Degree
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Experience of conducting research projects.
- Willingness to contribute to on- going clinical research
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
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).
