Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Urology Consultant at Bedford Hospital, which is part of the newly merged Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be working in close association with the current team of 6 consultants to provide comprehensive urology services, which includes clinics and day surgery theatre sessions. The population served by this hospital is approximately 270,000.
Main duties of the job
This is a substantive post and the post holder will be expected to support our consultants in delivering comprehensive care to women who attend the department.
The Trust, along with Luton & Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (as well as other health and social care partners) have embarked on a strategic change programme known as the Integrated Care Systems (ICS). As a result of this the successful candidate may be required to adapt their job plan in the future to work across more than one site within the area; this may also include delivering aspects of care in community settings which supports the Trust's vertical integration strategy.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will join a team of four dedicated Consultant Urological Surgeons to provide a consultant-led comprehensive and modern urological service to the local population. The Bedford Hospital site provides healthcare services to a population of 300,000 living in the county town of Bedford and surrounding areas of North Bedfordshire.
This is a cross-site role and is likely to be based across both Luton and Bedford sites. Applicants are expected to be fully trained in core urology with wider experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will join a team of four dedicated Consultant Urological Surgeons to provide a consultant-led comprehensive and modern urological service to the local population. The Bedford Hospital site provides healthcare services to a population of 300,000 living in the county town of Bedford and surrounding areas of North Bedfordshire.
This is a cross-site role and is likely to be based across both Luton and Bedford sites. Applicants are expected to be fully trained in core urology with wider experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: ?CCT (or within six months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
- MB BS, MRCOG or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Management and audit relevant to Urology
- Teaching of medicine to trainees and other medical students
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: ?CCT (or within six months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
- MB BS, MRCOG or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Management and audit relevant to Urology
- Teaching of medicine to trainees and other medical students
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
- Leadership 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).
