Job summary
BCUHB wishes to appoint an enthusiastic Urology surgeon to join our department and current team of 4 consultants in providing a high quality surgical service in North Wales.
This is a ten session post for a period of 12 months to bolster the capacity available in the department.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES:
- To carry out duties within the Department of Urology within the Health Board based at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.
- To be responsible for running the day to day activity of the Department and providing advice and consultation on referral from other Departments as required.
- To participate in a 1:4 non-prospective on-call rota
- To participate in the teaching and adequate supervision of the staff and junior doctors of the Hospital and medical students as required.
- To participate as required in the clinical audit process operated within the specialty group, improving clinical practice by peer review and changing working practices to maintain a high standard of medical treatment and care.
- Participate and co-operate with the Lead Consultant in the effective management of the specialty group and its resources.
Main duties will be at Glan Clwyd Hospital, with sessions in other locations in the area as required.
About us
The Department of Urology at Glan Clwyd currently have three full-time urological surgeons, a Locum Consultant Urologist along with 5 middle grade registrar level training including 1 SpR from the Mersey Deanery training programme. There are two SHO level staff and one FY1 and FY2. The Department has recently undergone a refurbishment, to provide daycase urology and therapeutic services to include TRUS-Guided prostate biopsy lists, an endoscopy suite, dedicated lithotripsy sessions and specialist out-patient clinics. This facility also houses the one-stop urgent suspected cancer clinics and is used for nurse led flow clinics, catheter change clinics as well as continence and andrology clinics. Urodynamic facilities are available within the department. The Urology Department has inpatient beds based on the 3rd floor within the Surgical Department. Paediatric beds are also available on the main hospital site.
The Urology department uses one of the two dedicated purpose built modern integrated laparoscopic surgery theatres for its heavy laparoscopic workload. Currently, major laparoscopic Nephrectomies and prostatectomies are performed in this OR. The theatres also benefit from built in facilities and equipment for Holmium laser, stone and KTP laser prostate surgery and template guided saturation prostate biopsies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description and person specification can be found within the additional documents section of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description and person specification can be found within the additional documents section of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registered (Full)
- FRCS Urology or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher postgraduate degree (MD or PhD)
- Relevant peer reviewed publications
- Advanced Life Support Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Stone and Core Urology
Desirable
- Evidence of logical thinking and a practical approach to style of working.
- Show an understanding of the development needs of trainees and how these can be met.
- Laparoscopic Nephrectomy experience
Training
Essential
- In all aspects of Urology.
Desirable
- Knowledge of a range of educational methods.
Academic Achievements/Research/ Publications
Essential
- Able to present information in a clear and concise manner.
Desirable
- Able to analyse publications critically.
- Research experience in pelvic oncology
- Have basic knowledge of research methods.
Disposition
Essential
- Pleasant, good rapport with patients and staff. Able to get on with colleagues and fit in with current department. Hardworking and enthusiastic.
Desirable
- Show ability to learn from experience.
- Demonstrate insight into managing a busy caseload.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Occupational health clearance
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Must reside within 10 miles of the hospital unless the Medical Director agrees otherwise and be able to provide an on-call service.
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to hours of work with notice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registered (Full)
- FRCS Urology or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher postgraduate degree (MD or PhD)
- Relevant peer reviewed publications
- Advanced Life Support Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Stone and Core Urology
Desirable
- Evidence of logical thinking and a practical approach to style of working.
- Show an understanding of the development needs of trainees and how these can be met.
- Laparoscopic Nephrectomy experience
Training
Essential
- In all aspects of Urology.
Desirable
- Knowledge of a range of educational methods.
Academic Achievements/Research/ Publications
Essential
- Able to present information in a clear and concise manner.
Desirable
- Able to analyse publications critically.
- Research experience in pelvic oncology
- Have basic knowledge of research methods.
Disposition
Essential
- Pleasant, good rapport with patients and staff. Able to get on with colleagues and fit in with current department. Hardworking and enthusiastic.
Desirable
- Show ability to learn from experience.
- Demonstrate insight into managing a busy caseload.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Occupational health clearance
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Must reside within 10 miles of the hospital unless the Medical Director agrees otherwise and be able to provide an on-call service.
Desirable
- Have a flexible approach to hours of work with notice.
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).
