Job summary
The successful candidate will join the Urology team consisting of 8 consultants, 5 middle grades and a team of specialist nurses and junior doctors. Duties will include supporting both inpatient and outpatient services, dividing time between the operating theatres, wards, day surgery unit, diagnostic centre and clinics.
The Trust provides a range of urological services; surgery offered includes, but is not limited to, robotic & laparoscopic work (nephrectomies, pyeloplasty, adrenalectomy); stone & endourology including PCNL and ureteroscopic laser & ESWL; prostate surgery including TURPs & UroLift, pelvic floor surgery, pelvic endometriosis surgery, paediatric urological surgery, bladder surgery including TURBTs, Botox work and general urological day-case procedures such as circumcisions and hydrocoeles.
Main duties of the job
Individual job plans will be discussed with the post holder on appointment, with the Clinical Director to finalise the job plan which will become operational on commencement. All job plans are agreed in line with the Trusts Job Planning Principles.
Job plans will be reviewed at least annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a doctor's typical working pattern, duties and responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a doctor's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities and external commitments.
Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder, up to a maximum of 2 for full time posts, taking the maximum total to 12. Any offer of additional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on at least an annual basis.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
- Participation in annual appraisal and personal development plan review
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC Good Medical Practice
- Minimum 2-years' in a full-time or equivalent part-time experience in Urology
- Able to perform flexible cystoscopy independently
Desirable
- FRCS (Urol) or FEBU
- Additional Urological certification e.g. Urodynamics
- Experience of Urology at specialty doctor or registrar level
Teamwork
Essential
- Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
- Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
- Participation in annual appraisal and personal development plan review
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC Good Medical Practice
- Minimum 2-years' in a full-time or equivalent part-time experience in Urology
- Able to perform flexible cystoscopy independently
Desirable
- FRCS (Urol) or FEBU
- Additional Urological certification e.g. Urodynamics
- Experience of Urology at specialty doctor or registrar level
Teamwork
Essential
- Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
- Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
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).
