Job summary
DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY
10PA LOCUM CONSULTANT PAEDIATRIC UROLOGIST
Applications are invited for a full time Locum Consultant Paediatric Urologist required to join the Paediatric Surgery team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 12 month post and will join another 2 full time Urologists in providing the service to Sheffield and surrounding catchment areas.
The post is designed for a Paediatric Urologist interested in a job share of on call duties, split with one of our established urologists. We would also consider someone wanting to work a full general on call, or could negotiate for no general paediatric surgical on call. This being the case the colleague would be expected to make up PA's by working weekends, likely extended day, and make a substantial contribution to clinics where travel was necessary.
Main duties of the job
The majority of elective activity will be in Urology however the post holder will need to contribute to general surgical activity both in hours and as part of on-call. The candidate would cover urological emergencies whilst on call and on an ad hoc basis at other times. In addition to urology training candidates should be trained in all aspects of emergency General Paediatric Surgery, including Neonatal surgery.
Applicants should possess, or be within six months of receiving, the CCST in Paediatric Surgery at the time of the appointment, have had appropriate experience within a dedicated paediatric and neonatal surgical unit, and have had post CCST Urology Fellowship training.
If the person appointed elects to undertake a maximum part time contract he/she will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her professional time to the duties of the post.
Applicants are invited to speak with one of the contacts listed below.
About us
The Sheffield Children's Hospital Trust supplies the physical and emotional needs of the children of Sheffield, providing the main acute hospital, CAMHS, and community services, as well as being a secondary and tertiary referral centre, receiving patients from South Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, Bassetlaw and North Lincolnshire and Goole.
The hospital is situated on the south-west aspect of Sheffield approximately one mile from the city centre. It is close to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, (incorporating the Jessop wing-obstetrics and neonatology) the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Weston Park Hospital, the Medical School and the main University Campus.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details regarding the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details regarding the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
- CCST/CCT in Paediatric Surgery
- GMC Registration
- Able to work in the UK with good levels of English
Desirable
- Post CCT Urology Fellowship training
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in paediatric surgery within a dedicated paediatric and neonatal surgical unit.
- Experience of paediatric Urology tertiary unit
- Evidence of quality improvement work in last 12 months
- Evidence of research involvement, including 2+ publications in quality speciality journals
Desirable
- Experience ion paediatric Urology at super speciality unit
- Active participation in management/audit during SpR or equivalent in last 6 months
- Interest in innovation
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the general on-call
- Training in management/audit aspects at SpR or equivalent level
- Research methodology qualifications
- Evidence of collaborative working
Desirable
- APLS provider / instructor or equivalent
- Knowledge and skills in Urodynamics
- MD or PhD
- Computer Literacy
Personal Attirbutes
Essential
- Compassion
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues in the region
- Be physicallly and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
Desirable
- Ability to work as a team
- Outside interests
- Evidence of respect for diversity
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Respect
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
- CCST/CCT in Paediatric Surgery
- GMC Registration
- Able to work in the UK with good levels of English
Desirable
- Post CCT Urology Fellowship training
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in paediatric surgery within a dedicated paediatric and neonatal surgical unit.
- Experience of paediatric Urology tertiary unit
- Evidence of quality improvement work in last 12 months
- Evidence of research involvement, including 2+ publications in quality speciality journals
Desirable
- Experience ion paediatric Urology at super speciality unit
- Active participation in management/audit during SpR or equivalent in last 6 months
- Interest in innovation
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the general on-call
- Training in management/audit aspects at SpR or equivalent level
- Research methodology qualifications
- Evidence of collaborative working
Desirable
- APLS provider / instructor or equivalent
- Knowledge and skills in Urodynamics
- MD or PhD
- Computer Literacy
Personal Attirbutes
Essential
- Compassion
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Behave in a manner which establishes professional relationships with patients and colleagues in the region
- Be physicallly and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
Desirable
- Ability to work as a team
- Outside interests
- Evidence of respect for diversity
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Respect
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).
