Job summary
We are looking to recruit dynamic substantive Consultants to work in our established Urology departments at Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, which are part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The appointments are full-time replacement posts. The roles are to provide a shared responsibility for the provision of care to our patients, while implementing innovative working practices in creating a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
We welcome colleagues with current sub-speciality interests and are very supportive of colleagues who are at an early stage in their consultant career and wish to develop a specialist interest.
Each year the team carry out thousands of urology surgical procedures for patients from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and beyond. As well as using keyhole surgery we deploy the latest robotic techniques to ensure minimum trauma and maximum safety for our patients.
We provide a comprehensive range of healthcare from urological medicine to complex surgery, delivered by Urological specialist consultants. The urology team at the Luton site receives referrals for HOLEP surgery from surrounding areas of Bedfordshire, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln and Lister. Bedford Hospital receives referrals for HOLEP Surgery from Milton Keynes. Both sites provide an established robotic programme including Nephrectomies and pyeloplasty.
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all urological patients
To share with colleagues in the urology department the management of urological requiring admission.
The appointee will have on call commitments
Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
Undertake regular elective clinics and elective theatre lists. Clinical sessions will be scheduled between the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital site and the Bedford Hospital site, as we work together to further develop the joint working strategy of the departments across the merged organisation.
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
These are well-established posts which are part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of 13 Urology Consultants (across both sites) who are delivering safe and effective care for urology patients from Bedfordshire and Luton.
The Trust is part of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership (Integrated Care System) and within this the Bedfordshire Care Alliance. 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 Trusts vertical integration strategy.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Advert Closing Date: 20.10.2024
Assessment Date: 07.11.2024 (AM)
Interview Date: 15.11.2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
These are well-established posts which are part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of 13 Urology Consultants (across both sites) who are delivering safe and effective care for urology patients from Bedfordshire and Luton.
The Trust is part of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership (Integrated Care System) and within this the Bedfordshire Care Alliance. 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 Trusts vertical integration strategy.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Advert Closing Date: 20.10.2024
Assessment Date: 07.11.2024 (AM)
Interview Date: 15.11.2024
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
- Medical Degree
- FRCS (Urology) or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Urology
- Knowledge and Experience in one or more subspecialties: kidney stones, female urology, holep
Desirable
- Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
- Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personal skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership Skills
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
- Medical Degree
- FRCS (Urology) or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Urology
- Knowledge and Experience in one or more subspecialties: kidney stones, female urology, holep
Desirable
- Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
- Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personal skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership Skills
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
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).
