Consultant Urologist - 12 Month Fixed Term

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has come available to join the Urology team at Dorset County Hospital. This new Consultant (Fixed Term)) post will give the opportunity for the new appointee to work as as a stone surgeon performing PCNL, Flexi and rigid URS laser lithotripsy and ESWL. There would also be an opportunity to develop their laparoscopic work.

INTERVIEW DATE - 26/7/23

Main duties of the job

To provide inpatient and outpatient services
To be part of a multidisciplinary team, this includes Radiologists, Oncologists, Pathologists and Clinical Nurse Specialists.
To contribute to the training of Higher and Basic Surgical trainees and other professional team members.
To provide appraisals and assessment of medical staff supporting the team.
To develop special interests to enhance what is currently undertaken in the department.
To have a special interest in general Urology performing TURP, TURBT, DSU lists, Rezume, Flexi and rigid URS laser lithotripsy and ESWL
To fulfil continuing professional development in line with clinical governance.
To participate in audit and other areas of the Care Group responsibility.
To be involved in a 1:5 consultant of the week on call rota with prospective cover, covering Urology patients.
To support the development of combined clinics with the relevant Oncologist in the future.

About us

Dorchester is a popular market town in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to the world heritage Purbeck coastline, served by frequent direct rail services to London and Bristol, with four regional airports within 90 minutes by road. There are excellent recreational amenities and good educational facilities are available in both the public and private sectors. The popular seaside holiday resort of Weymouth with its golden beaches and picturesque harbour is only 8 miles away.

Date posted

11 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-MD23036UROL

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT12JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

To provide inpatient and outpatient services

To be part of a multidisciplinary team, this includes Radiologists, Oncologists, Pathologists and Clinical Nurse Specialists.

To contribute to the training of Higher and Basic Surgical trainees and other professional team members.

To provide appraisals and assessment of medical staff supporting the team.

To develop special interests to enhance what is currently undertaken in the department.

To have a special interest in general Urology performing TURP, TURBT, DSU lists, Rezume, Flexi and rigid URS laser lithotripsy and ESWL

To fulfil continuing professional development in line with clinical governance.

To participate in audit and other areas of the Care Group responsibility.

To be involved in a 1:5 consultant of the week on call rota with prospective cover, covering Urology patients.

To support the development of combined clinics with the relevant Oncologist in the future.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Dorset Renal Unit is based in Dorset County Hospital. This has meant an increased workload for the Urology Department who regularly undertake surgery on transplant and dialysis patients. On average the department does 40 - 50 nephrectomies from all over the region a year. In addition to this it also undertakes transplant nephrectomies as well as other routine surgery on dialysis and transplant patients.

The Urolithiasis workload of the department has increased dramatically over the last few years. The department currently undertakes PCNL, flexible and rigid ureterorenoscopies and holmium laser. Robotic prostatectomies for West Dorset patients are carried out by Mr Afzal at Royal Bournemouth hospital.

In the near future we will be taking delivery of the CMR Surgical robot so the new appointee will have allocated time to operate with this machine.

There is opportunity for the new appointee to work as a stone surgeon performing PCNL, Flexi and rigid URS laser lithotripsy and ESWL. There would also be an opportunity to develop their laparoscopic work.

The successful candidate will be provided with office accommodation and secretarial support.

The Trust has an agreed formulary for medical and surgical consumables and single use instruments; any appointee would be expected to comply and use the items on this formulary. Any additions or changes to the formulary can only be made through formal channels.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

To provide inpatient and outpatient services

To be part of a multidisciplinary team, this includes Radiologists, Oncologists, Pathologists and Clinical Nurse Specialists.

To contribute to the training of Higher and Basic Surgical trainees and other professional team members.

To provide appraisals and assessment of medical staff supporting the team.

To develop special interests to enhance what is currently undertaken in the department.

To have a special interest in general Urology performing TURP, TURBT, DSU lists, Rezume, Flexi and rigid URS laser lithotripsy and ESWL

To fulfil continuing professional development in line with clinical governance.

To participate in audit and other areas of the Care Group responsibility.

To be involved in a 1:5 consultant of the week on call rota with prospective cover, covering Urology patients.

To support the development of combined clinics with the relevant Oncologist in the future.

THE DEPARTMENT

In the near future we will be taking delivery of the CMR Surgical robot so the new appointee will have allocated time to operate with this machine.

The successful candidate will be provided with office accommodation and secretarial support.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Higher UK clinical qualification e.g. FRCS/Urol or overseas equivalent
Awarded CCST or on Specialist register OR either of these anticipated within 6 months of interview

Experience

Essential

5 years clinical experience in Urology at SPR or equivalent
Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
Experience in PCNL, Ureteroscopies and laser.

Current Skills and Abilities

Essential

Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification

Team Working and Service Development

Essential

Evidence of leadership and service development
Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential

Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit
Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.

Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision

Essential

Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post.
Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS

Teaching and communication

Essential

Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post.
Ability to present effectively to an audience
Ability to communicate effectively

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Higher UK clinical qualification e.g. FRCS/Urol or overseas equivalent
Awarded CCST or on Specialist register OR either of these anticipated within 6 months of interview

Experience

Essential

5 years clinical experience in Urology at SPR or equivalent
Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
Experience in PCNL, Ureteroscopies and laser.

Current Skills and Abilities

Essential

Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification

Team Working and Service Development

Essential

Evidence of leadership and service development
Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential

Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit
Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.

Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision

Essential

Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post.
Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS

Teaching and communication

Essential

Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post.
Ability to present effectively to an audience
Ability to communicate effectively

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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