Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Urology

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Job summary

This is a replacement fixed-term 4-month post in the Urology Department at Leighton Hospital. It is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a well-established team and to contribute to the excellent reputation of the service. It is expected that the successful applicant will have experience in the urology specialty as they will be expected to undertake outpatient clinics, flexible cystoscopy sessions, and theatre sessions for basic procedures independently or with some supervision initially. This post is a full-time post and will include an on-call commitment for the Urology Service. The Specialty Doctor will be expected to work flexibly to ensure smooth running of the Department and emergency service.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To undertake ward rounds
  • To operate under both general and local anaesthetic
  • To undertake outpatient clinics seeing both old and new patients
  • To participate in the teaching of junior doctors, medical students and members of the nursing profession
  • In addition, he/she will be expected to take responsibility for, initiate and take an active part in the research projects relating to the working of the Urology Department
  • To undertake audit and CME
  • To participate in the Urology emergency on call rota
  • To undertake administration work of the Department and be expected to dictate summary records on patients
  • So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues
  • The post holder undertakes exceptionally to perform additional duties in the case of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances
  • The post holder undertakes exceptionally to be available for such irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Details

Date posted

16 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 to £82,400 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-S&C5360

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The self-contained dedicated urology outpatient Unit is based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, with additional outpatient activity at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich.

There are 5 Consultants within the Urology Department, who have additional specialist interests as well as supporting core urological practice:-

Mr M Siraj Endourology /Complex Stone Surgery, Clinical Lead

Mr M Craciun Endourology /Complex Stone Surgery

Miss M Lyttle Female & Functional Urology

Mr O Feyisetan Endourology /Stone Surgery

Mr O Shareef Cancer Lead

The Consultants are supported by 2 Specialty Trainees from Health Education England North West, 1 Core Trainee, 2 GP Trainees, 2 Specialty Doctors, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 4 Nurse Specialists (including 3 oncology dedicated), and a range of other nursing and administrative support.

The Department has an excellent regional reputation in Specialty Urological training and teaching. It is a popular rotation amongst trainees due to the clinical exposure provided, and actively encourages audit and research with presentations and publications made at local, regional, and national level in the last year alone.

The Department has sub-specialist interests in Endourology (including complex stone work), as well as Female Urology (including a tertiary referrals for patients with painful bladder syndrome) and Erectile dysfunction. The Unit has a high workload in Uro-oncology, and works in close partnership with our cancer network partners at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport (where all laparoscopic and robotic cancer work is carried out), and The Christie Hospital, Manchester to provide a comprehensive service for all urological cancers.

All Consultants are involved in General/Core Urology, working in a multi-disciplinary fashion with our Specialist Nurses. The Unit is also involved in developing pathways for managing common urological problems with local commissioning groups.

The sub-division accepts emergency and elective admissions form the South Cheshire area. The reputation of the services also attracts referrals from outside South Cheshire. Future developments within the sub-division are designed to meet changing health care needs.

A formal job plan review will be undertaken between the appointee and the Clinical Lead, three months after the commencement date of the appointment. This job plan will be agreed by the Divisional Clinical Director and Medical Director.

The job plan will be reviewed at least annually by the Clinical Lead. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out the Specialty Doctors duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of the Specialty Doctors professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities.

It will also include a schedule of commitments both internal and external in addition to personal objectives. These will correlate to the wider service objectives.

The post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities and includes 1 SPA. This will include 1 PA for Admin and 1.5 PAs for on-call. The remaining 6.5 PAs will consist of clinics, flexible cystoscopy lists, and theatre sessions arranged as the service demand dictates. Where possible these will be fixed sessions to provide some standardisation to the week.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The self-contained dedicated urology outpatient Unit is based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, with additional outpatient activity at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich.

There are 5 Consultants within the Urology Department, who have additional specialist interests as well as supporting core urological practice:-

Mr M Siraj Endourology /Complex Stone Surgery, Clinical Lead

Mr M Craciun Endourology /Complex Stone Surgery

Miss M Lyttle Female & Functional Urology

Mr O Feyisetan Endourology /Stone Surgery

Mr O Shareef Cancer Lead

The Consultants are supported by 2 Specialty Trainees from Health Education England North West, 1 Core Trainee, 2 GP Trainees, 2 Specialty Doctors, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 4 Nurse Specialists (including 3 oncology dedicated), and a range of other nursing and administrative support.

The Department has an excellent regional reputation in Specialty Urological training and teaching. It is a popular rotation amongst trainees due to the clinical exposure provided, and actively encourages audit and research with presentations and publications made at local, regional, and national level in the last year alone.

The Department has sub-specialist interests in Endourology (including complex stone work), as well as Female Urology (including a tertiary referrals for patients with painful bladder syndrome) and Erectile dysfunction. The Unit has a high workload in Uro-oncology, and works in close partnership with our cancer network partners at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport (where all laparoscopic and robotic cancer work is carried out), and The Christie Hospital, Manchester to provide a comprehensive service for all urological cancers.

All Consultants are involved in General/Core Urology, working in a multi-disciplinary fashion with our Specialist Nurses. The Unit is also involved in developing pathways for managing common urological problems with local commissioning groups.

The sub-division accepts emergency and elective admissions form the South Cheshire area. The reputation of the services also attracts referrals from outside South Cheshire. Future developments within the sub-division are designed to meet changing health care needs.

A formal job plan review will be undertaken between the appointee and the Clinical Lead, three months after the commencement date of the appointment. This job plan will be agreed by the Divisional Clinical Director and Medical Director.

The job plan will be reviewed at least annually by the Clinical Lead. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out the Specialty Doctors duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of the Specialty Doctors professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities.

It will also include a schedule of commitments both internal and external in addition to personal objectives. These will correlate to the wider service objectives.

The post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities and includes 1 SPA. This will include 1 PA for Admin and 1.5 PAs for on-call. The remaining 6.5 PAs will consist of clinics, flexible cystoscopy lists, and theatre sessions arranged as the service demand dictates. Where possible these will be fixed sessions to provide some standardisation to the week.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous NHS experience

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Urology experience

Skills

Essential

  • Awareness/Knowledge of common urological emergencies
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous NHS experience

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Urology experience

Skills

Essential

  • Awareness/Knowledge of common urological emergencies

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Urology Consultant and Clinical Lead

Mamoon Siraj

mamoon.siraj@mcht.nhs.uk

01270272120

Details

Date posted

16 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 to £82,400 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-S&C5360

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


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