Job summary
The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and these posts present an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The appointment is for a Full time Consultant Urological Surgeon on 10PAs working across our two base sites of RBTH and BGTH. It is intended that the successful candidate will have existing and extensive interest and experience in oncology, especially robotic pelvic surgery. Other sub-specialty areas such as endourology/stones, functional or paediatrics may also be considered.
With this appointment there will be 9 full time Urology Consultants supporting a 1:9 on-call rota with middle grade cover.
There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has two NHS commissionedda Vincirobots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial and radical nephrectomies. Cystectomy procedures are currently not performed at ELHT but this is under review. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures.
Main duties of the job
Consultant Urological Surgeon - interest and experience in pelvic oncology, other interest areas may be considered in line with the needs of the department.
The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and these posts present an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.
There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist.The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has two NHS commissionedda Vincirobots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial and radical nephrectomies. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation formed by the merger of hospital and community services in East Lancashire. We provide a broad range of acute and community services to the local population in addition to some specialist services to a wider population. We are a clinically led, managerially supported organisation.
About us
The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and these posts present an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Applications are invited for a Consultant post in our Urology Service at ELHT.
The appointment is for a Full time Consultant Urological Surgeon on 10PAs working across our two base sites of RBTH and BGTH. It is intended that the successful candidate will have an interest and experience in pelvic oncology or endourology or functional urology.
There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has two NHS commissionedda Vincirobots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial nephrectomies and cystectomies. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and these posts present an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Applications are invited for a Consultant post in our Urology Service at ELHT.
The appointment is for a Full time Consultant Urological Surgeon on 10PAs working across our two base sites of RBTH and BGTH. It is intended that the successful candidate will have an interest and experience in Endourology.
With this appointment there will be 10 full time Urology Consultants supporting a 1:9 on-call rota with middle grade cover. The department is actively looking to expand and will be advertising at least one further substantive posts in the near future.
There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has two NHS commissionedda Vincirobots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial nephrectomies and cystectomies. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation formed by the merger of hospital and community services in East Lancashire. We provide a broad range of acute and community services to the local population in addition to some specialist services to a wider population. We are a clinically led, managerially supported organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and these posts present an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Applications are invited for a Consultant post in our Urology Service at ELHT.
The appointment is for a Full time Consultant Urological Surgeon on 10PAs working across our two base sites of RBTH and BGTH. It is intended that the successful candidate will have an interest and experience in Endourology.
With this appointment there will be 10 full time Urology Consultants supporting a 1:9 on-call rota with middle grade cover. The department is actively looking to expand and will be advertising at least one further substantive posts in the near future.
There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has two NHS commissionedda Vincirobots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial nephrectomies and cystectomies. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures.
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation formed by the merger of hospital and community services in East Lancashire. We provide a broad range of acute and community services to the local population in addition to some specialist services to a wider population. We are a clinically led, managerially supported organisation.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via ? CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview ? CESR or ? European Community Rights
- FRCS (UROL) or qualification of an equivalent level.
- MBBS or equivalent MRCS or equivalent
- Membership of the Royal College of surgeons or equivalent.
- Experience and training in Core Urology
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses to maintain professional competencies
- High level of clinical experience in dealing with Pelvic oncology or endourology or functional urology
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to mentor others
- Audit Understanding of, and experience of, performing and participating in audits during general professional or higher specialist training.
- Willingness to undertake departmental audits as requested/required
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning
- Experience of evidence based medicine
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with professional colleagues, management and nursing alike.
- Agree to live within 10 miles/30 minutes journey of the Trust
- Access to private transport
- Satisfactory medical clearance from the Trust's Occupational Health Physician
Desirable
- Higher qualification e.g. M.D. or MSc.
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates and members of multi disciplinary team
- Previous research projects/publications
- Membership of appropriate post graduate societies
- IT skills
- Attendance at appropriate management courses
- Previous participation in a management role
- Previous participation in a management role
- Attendance at e.g. Death/Bereavement or Breaking News workshops and Counselling courses
- Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues in a changing environment
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via ? CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview ? CESR or ? European Community Rights
- FRCS (UROL) or qualification of an equivalent level.
- MBBS or equivalent MRCS or equivalent
- Membership of the Royal College of surgeons or equivalent.
- Experience and training in Core Urology
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses to maintain professional competencies
- High level of clinical experience in dealing with Pelvic oncology or endourology or functional urology
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to mentor others
- Audit Understanding of, and experience of, performing and participating in audits during general professional or higher specialist training.
- Willingness to undertake departmental audits as requested/required
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning
- Experience of evidence based medicine
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, their parents and other relatives and with colleagues and staff in all disciplines
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with professional colleagues, management and nursing alike.
- Agree to live within 10 miles/30 minutes journey of the Trust
- Access to private transport
- Satisfactory medical clearance from the Trust's Occupational Health Physician
Desirable
- Higher qualification e.g. M.D. or MSc.
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates and members of multi disciplinary team
- Previous research projects/publications
- Membership of appropriate post graduate societies
- IT skills
- Attendance at appropriate management courses
- Previous participation in a management role
- Previous participation in a management role
- Attendance at e.g. Death/Bereavement or Breaking News workshops and Counselling courses
- Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues in a changing environment
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.
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
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).
