Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a
Locum Consultant Urologist in Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and Urology area
network with Barnsley Foundation Trust. This is from the expansion of services
provided across both Trusts.
The post represent an exciting opportunity
to join a group of Consultant Urologists in providing state of the art
urological services to a population approaching 1 million. In a year the Urology department will see 27,500
outpatients and undertake 7,700 elective and 4000 non-elective procedures. The
philosophy of the department is based on the active promotion of
sub-specialisation whilst supporting the needs of general urology in the
context of a large district general hospital and urology area network (Barnsley
Hospital NHS foundation trust). The present post holders have a strong track
record in terms of research, teaching and remain committed to maintaining the
high standards that underpin the excellent reputation of the urology
department. The department has a track record in innovation and change in
practice recognised by GIRFT as in the top tier of urological centres
nationally. We have an established robotic service with plans to expand this
further, across our sites. There are urology investigation units on all four
sites, which are the beating heart of our service.
It is anticipated that the successful
candidate will have an interest that compliments the current needs of the
department
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will depend on subspecialist
interest and tailored to the successful applicants requirements.
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours
on-call for adults and children; schedules will take account of the provisions
of working time regulations and safe working
Out of hours
on-call duties are currently shared with 11 other colleagues on a 1:12 basis
{Monday to Thursday and the following Friday to Sunday}. 2 PAs are given for
acute activity which includes an allocation for overnight on calls shared
between 12 people.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC
time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate
and changing requirements of the service.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Urologist post within Mid
Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (and Urology Area Network (UAN) which includes
Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust). This post is offered on a full time (10
PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered. The
post has arisen to allow expansion of the services delivered over the UAN,
including our new state of the art Elective recovery HUB at Dewsbury
You will be based on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although as a team
our consultants are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites
(Dewsbury District Hospital (DDH), Pontefract General Infirmary (PGI)) including
Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust (BHFT). All sites have outpatient facilities
including, urology investigation units and clinic rooms. DDH and BHFT have
elective inpatient surgical facilities; these patients receive post-operative
care by Trust grade doctors and Advanced Care Practitioners. A timetabled consultant is always on-site Monday to
Friday to review these patients if required. PGI offers additional day case
surgical care. If emergency post-operative care is required, patients are
transferred to PGH, or reviewed on-site by the on-call consultant. PGH is the center for major operating and
acute work. Access to PGH for
sub-specialist operating is divided between teams so that all consultants can
complete their specialist work.
The main duties of the post will depend on subspecialist
interest and tailored to the successful applicants requirements.
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours
on-call for adults and children; schedules will take account of the provisions
of working time regulations and safe working
Out of hours
on-call duties are currently shared with 11 other colleagues on a 1:12 basis
{Monday to Thursday and the following Friday to Sunday}. 2 PAs are given for
acute activity which includes an allocation for overnight on calls shared
between 12 people.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC
time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate
and changing requirements of the service.
Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Urologist post within Mid
Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (and Urology Area Network (UAN) which includes
Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust). This post is offered on a full time (10
PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered. The
post has arisen to allow expansion of the services delivered over the UAN,
including our new state of the art Elective recovery HUB at Dewsbury
You will be based on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although as a team
our consultants are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites
(Dewsbury District Hospital (DDH), Pontefract General Infirmary (PGI)) including
Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust (BHFT). All sites have outpatient facilities
including, urology investigation units and clinic rooms. DDH and BHFT have
elective inpatient surgical facilities; these patients receive post-operative
care by Trust grade doctors and Advanced Care Practitioners. A timetabled consultant is always on-site Monday to
Friday to review these patients if required. PGI offers additional day case
surgical care. If emergency post-operative care is required, patients are
transferred to PGH, or reviewed on-site by the on-call consultant. PGH is the center for major operating and
acute work. Access to PGH for
sub-specialist operating is divided between teams so that all consultants can
complete their specialist work.
The main duties of the post will depend on subspecialist
interest and tailored to the successful applicants requirements.
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours
on-call for adults and children; schedules will take account of the provisions
of working time regulations and safe working
Out of hours
on-call duties are currently shared with 11 other colleagues on a 1:12 basis
{Monday to Thursday and the following Friday to Sunday}. 2 PAs are given for
acute activity which includes an allocation for overnight on calls shared
between 12 people.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC
time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate
and changing requirements of the service.
Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Urology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience at senior level to be placed on the specialist register
- Wide experience in general urology
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
- Broad experience in a subspecialty interest
- Endourology experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher qualifications e.g. MD/PhD or Equivalent
- Medical School Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification/prize
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Urology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience at senior level to be placed on the specialist register
- Wide experience in general urology
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
- Broad experience in a subspecialty interest
- Endourology experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher qualifications e.g. MD/PhD or Equivalent
- Medical School Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification/prize
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
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).
