Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Paediatric Urologist based at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, available to commence as soon as possible whilst covering long-term absence of the substantive post holder.
Candidates with an interest in Paediatric Urology Surgery with excellent team working and communication skills are particularly encouraged to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary for this post is £116,600 per annum.
Applicants should preferably either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within three months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.
Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the existing Consultant team and contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive tertiary paediatric surgery service across South Wales, serving a population of approximately 2.2 million. There is a commitment to a 1 in 7 paediatric surgery on-call rota.
This appointment comes at an exciting time in the development of paediatric services in Cardiff. Phase 2 of the Children's Hospital for Wales was opened in 2015 and includes new children's outpatients, dedicated paediatric theatres and paediatric radiology, and enhanced re-provision of paediatric critical care beds.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together" and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to pracise
- FRCS Paeds or equivalent
- APLS DSD course
- Membership of the specialist association BAPU
Desirable
- On GMC Specialist Register
- Fellowship in Paediatric Urology
- Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD
Qualifications
Essential
- Management of tertiary level paediatric surgery
- Completion of 12 months in a post-CCT job in Paediatric Urology
Desirable
- Laparoscopic urology surgery
- Experience of antenatal counselling
- Experience of working in a unit with renal stone patients / stone fellowship
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise research
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students, resident doctors and PAM's
Management
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to pracise
- FRCS Paeds or equivalent
- APLS DSD course
- Membership of the specialist association BAPU
Desirable
- On GMC Specialist Register
- Fellowship in Paediatric Urology
- Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD
Qualifications
Essential
- Management of tertiary level paediatric surgery
- Completion of 12 months in a post-CCT job in Paediatric Urology
Desirable
- Laparoscopic urology surgery
- Experience of antenatal counselling
- Experience of working in a unit with renal stone patients / stone fellowship
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise research
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students, resident doctors and PAM's
Management
Essential
- Evidence of effective 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales
University Hospital for Wales, Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
