Job summary
MSE is a new Foundation Trust, made up principally of Broomfield Hospital, Southend Hospital and Basildon Hospital. The Trusts merged in April 2020 with a view to providing joined-up care across Mid & South Essex.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for MSEFT within our Urology Service either at full time (10 PAs) or less than full time, with the opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest to complement the department.
Essex has major road connections to the rest of the country; frequent mainline rail services to and from London, as well as airports at Stansted and Southend just 30 minutes away.
We are advertising for a Consultant Urological Surgeon post at MSE Hospitals with Southend Hospital as the base site with the ability to perform Laser treatment procedures. The Urology department across MSE Hospitals is under a single clinical and management structure. From April 2023, emergency admissions will only be to Southend or Chelmsford sites. Both sites run a 1:10 on call commitment with 24/7 middle grade cover. Our Southend site is also the regional complex Urology cancer centre. Both Chelmsford and Southend sites have da Vinci robots systems.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a consultant urologist confident to carry out general urology duties with additional subspecialty interests to complement the department and experience with stone and laser treatments. Participation in local cancer and endourology MDT meetings will occur weekly. There are opportunities to develop stone surgery, novel BPH treatments, endoscopic management of bladder tumours, including TULA, and advanced diagnostics.
The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in professional medical responsibilities and training of the junior medical staff.
The consultants are the senior members of the Trust's medical team, and in this role, they have responsibility for providing a complete urology service, as well as training and education to the junior medical and other staff, as required.
Consultant medical staff are expected to be involved with the General Manager and Clinical Director in the compilation, implementation and monitoring of the business plan for the urology service.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description but will include:
To provide clinical care for patients referred to Urology at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
To contribute to the development, compliance and professional requirements of Trust priorities and policies.
To actively participate in the supervision and training of a multidisciplinary work force in the Urology Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description but will include:
To provide clinical care for patients referred to Urology at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
To contribute to the development, compliance and professional requirements of Trust priorities and policies.
To actively participate in the supervision and training of a multidisciplinary work force in the Urology Department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Urology) or Equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
- GMC PIN
Desirable
Research / Audit Experience
Essential
- Application demonstrates knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
- Experience of personal audit data
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
Desirable
- Experience of developing a new service.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in Medical Education.
- Active involvement in undergraduate, GP and Paramedical Education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Urology) or Equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
- GMC PIN
Desirable
Research / Audit Experience
Essential
- Application demonstrates knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
- Experience of personal audit data
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
Desirable
- Experience of developing a new service.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in Medical Education.
- Active involvement in undergraduate, GP and Paramedical Education.
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).
