Job summary
We would welcome applicants to apply for this Substantive Consultant, 10 session post to join a well-established Urology team. The post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work in a busy department to help further develop modern urological services and to deliver an increasing workload. It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute both to core urology and to take an active role in extending the current service provision in Stones and Endourology, to cover the increasing demand for Urological service in North Wales.
Modern 21st Century surgery is undertaken in a designated urological theatre equipped for almost all types of modern urology, including Holmium laser surgery (stones and prostate), flexible ureterorenoscopy, Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and mini-PCNL, transurethral resection in saline, penile prosthesis and artificial urinary sphincter implants, all treatments for female urinary incontinence, as well as Rezum and Urolift surgery (for benign prostate disease).
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for this Substantive Consultant, 10 session post to join a well-established Urology team, and the post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work in a busy department to help further develop modern urological services and to deliver an increasing workload. It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute both to core urology and to take an active role in extending the current service provision in Stones and Endourology, to cover the increasing demand for Urological service in North Wales.
About us
Health Board Overview
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices and the NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview. CESR or European Community Rights equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC
Desirable
- Further higher qualification.
- Stones / Endourology fellowship.
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of a recognised training programme or equivalent urology programme.
Academic Achievement, Research and Publication
Essential
- Exposure to research methodology. Good academic training together with research and publication an advantage.
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non medical staff.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
- Commitment to teaching.
Audit
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview. CESR or European Community Rights equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC
Desirable
- Further higher qualification.
- Stones / Endourology fellowship.
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of a recognised training programme or equivalent urology programme.
Academic Achievement, Research and Publication
Essential
- Exposure to research methodology. Good academic training together with research and publication an advantage.
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non medical staff.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
- Commitment to teaching.
Audit
Essential
- Relevant experience in clinical audit.
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).
