Substantive Consultant in Urology
Job Description
Job summary
Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.
The post holder would be coming to join a committed and experienced team.
This posts offers excellent opportunities to join a service which has recently had significant investment and recently opened Urology Investigations Unit. The Directorate would welcome applications from existing and newly trained Consultants. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which Clinicians are at the forefront of urology surgical management with opportunities to practice and expand skills through close working relationships with the senior management teams. Candidates wishing to work part time and/or flexibly are welcome to apply.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has recently invested in robotic surgery at the Cumberland Infirmary and will shortly be launching an exciting new robotics programme. This represents a significant opportunity to be involved at an early stage in the development of a modern robotic service.
We would welcome applications from individuals with experience in, or a strong interest in developing, robotic surgery for urology in lower urinary tract procedures. The Trust is keen to support training and professional development in robotics, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build and shape their robotic practice.
Main duties of the job
The unit runs a 24/7 urology emergency rota which the successful candidate will contribute to as the surgeon-of-the-week on a 1 in 5 week basis at the Cumberland Infirmary site. Elective activities are cancelled during the emergency week and the emergency service is supported via a resident doctor tier of registrar, core trainee and ACP in hours.
The successful candidates will be expected to be trained and competent in the elective and emergency management of urological complications. Urology consultants work closely with other services within NCIC such as the community bladder teams and Surgical Same Day Emergency Care department to provide prompt urology interventions.
As a senior employee of the Trust, the post holders will be expected to co-operate with and support medical, clinical and managerial colleagues in delivering high quality care for patients within the Trust.
To be successful you will have the skills, energy and enthusiasm to lead our clinical teams, and drive the change and innovation to help us deliver the best possible care.
About us
Our CEO, Trudie Davies, and Executive Medical Director, Adrian Clements, would love to hear from you to discuss your future career in North Cumbria. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Sally Rushton on [email protected] for Trudie and Julia McClune on [email protected] for Adrian.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
It is an exciting time to join us as we work with the University of Cumbria and Imperial College London to launch the Cumbria Medical School in 2025.
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
- Relevant CCT, CESR or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- On the Specialist Register for the above or within 6 months of being admitted to the Register by the AAC date
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
- MD or PhD degree
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer expert opinion on clinical specialist problems in Urology Surgery
- Demonstrate sound wide-based knowledge and offer opinion on Urology surgical conditions
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for urology surgical patients.
Desirable
- Proven track record in undertaking research projects.
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in the management of the breadth of common urological surgical conditions
- Demonstrate adequate surgical experience of index urology surgical procedures and operations.
- Experience of training and supervising junior medical staff and students.
Desirable
- Logbook demonstrating independent urology experience and practice.
Leadership & Management
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Ability to lead a surgical team
- Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance.
Desirable
- Demonstration of implemented change in clinical practice
Research and Teaching Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
- Ability to critically appraise research and apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
