Job summary
Our Urology Surgical Team at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers two exciting opportunities to well-motivated and enthusiastic Urology Consultants to join the team in delivering Urology Services including Cancer Diagnostics and Surgery. You will be based at Kingston Hospital with cross-site duties when required.
Main duties of the job
Bringing your excellent knowledge and expertise, you will undertake full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients, both elective and emergency. Joining a team of specialist Consultants and Doctors, supported by a team of Nurse Practitioners and Specialist Nurses, you will have the opportunity to challenge and innovate the current practices, and to drive the clinical development of an excellent and sustainable Urology service for the local community
About us
Preferably, you will have a special interest in Laparoscopic Surgery however, we are willing to encourage you to pursue any other special interests you wish to explore within the scope and for the essential provision of care for the population we serve.We are committed to supporting your career in an environment where your skills and initiatives are valued. We will provide you with a mentoring scheme to help you settle into the new role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Each year, over one million people visit Kingston Hospital for treatment or as a visitor. Of the top six London Trusts, Kingston is the only District General Hospital: the others are teaching hospitals.
TheHospital is based about12 miles from the centre of London with good transport links into the capital and in a beautiful and historic part of the country. It lies very close to Richmond Park and is close to Hampton Court Palace; Kempton Park;and the River Thames. Further information may be found on the hospital website at www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
For more details of the duties of the role, please see the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Each year, over one million people visit Kingston Hospital for treatment or as a visitor. Of the top six London Trusts, Kingston is the only District General Hospital: the others are teaching hospitals.
TheHospital is based about12 miles from the centre of London with good transport links into the capital and in a beautiful and historic part of the country. It lies very close to Richmond Park and is close to Hampton Court Palace; Kempton Park;and the River Thames. Further information may be found on the hospital website at www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
For more details of the duties of the role, please see the job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
- CCT in Urology and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current wide range of urological experience.
Desirable
- Complimentary Sub-specialist interest.
Management Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
- Attended management training course.
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Audit of personal activity
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
- CCT in Urology and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current wide range of urological experience.
Desirable
- Complimentary Sub-specialist interest.
Management Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
- Attended management training course.
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Audit of personal activity
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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).
