Job summary
This is a locum post within the Urology department to support our growing demand for urological services for our local population.
Currently, post is available until end of October 2024.
Interview date: TBC
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and expanding team of individuals devoted to providing the very best care for our patients.
The department is looking towards replacing this post with a substantive post in the future. The trust has ambitious plans to build a dedicated Urology Centre housing out-patient clinics, diagnostic and administrative support services within the next year, providing a state of the art facility for both staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
Locum Consultant in Urology
The post is designed to provide support to existing core urology services. A specialist interest in female and functional urology is an advantage, but not essential. The successful candidate will partake in a 1 in 8 Consultant of the week rota where they are solely responsible for managing acute urology patients and night and evening consultant 1 in 8 cover. There is 24 hour middle grade support.
Please kindly refer to the JD for main duties of the post.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!
The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works with construction due to start on new buildings in 2024. Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout with some new buildings.
But our redevelopment is not just about new buildings. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare.
The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.
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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the delivery of core urology services. Further specialist interests that complement our existing services would be supported.
Mentoring maybe available depending on the successful post holders experience. The post holder will partake in a 1 in 8 on call rota with 24 hour middle grade support.
Please kindly see attached JD for more information.
Person Specification
Overall score against PS
Essential
- Please score each application against the PS marking as 0-Reject, 1- Reserve, 2 - Shortlist
Desirable
- Please score each application against the PS marking as 0-Reject, 1- Reserve, 2 - Shortlist
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Medical Urology WGH L6
Watford
WD18 0HB