Job summary
The post is for a full time 10 PA (programmed activity) Consultant Urologist with an interest in Robot Surgery based at Lincoln County Hospital with 1 theatre sessions. The post holder will share on call and MDT responsibilities with Lincolnshire colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The Urology Department sits within the Division of Surgery which provides a wide range of surgical services including: Theatres, Anaesthetics, Critical Care and PainUrologyGeneral Surgery and VascularTrauma and OrthopaedicsHead and NeckOpthalmology The Urology department provides a wide range of urological services including:Robotic Surgery for Prostates and KidneysUpper tract complex open Laparoscopic, interventions for malignant KidneysFull range of stone surgery, including PCNL, recently added new Holmium laser unit for the upper tract Endo-urologyFull range of incontinence services, including VUD in its sister unit at Pilgrim HospitalNurse led erectile dysfunction clinicsA dedicated Urology investigations suite offering a full range of diagnostic facilities.
About us
LINCOLNSHIRE
Lincolnshire is highly rated for education, from nursery through to secondary school, and has a growing university culture. South Lincolnshire has retained the grammar school system, and has a reputation for providing excellent state school education.
There are many places of interest to visit in Lincolnshire, including motor racing at Cadwell Park, lakes for sailing, some of the best coarse fishing in the country and horse racing at Market Rasen. There are a number of historic architectural gems including Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle, Tattershall Castle, Belton House, Belvoir Castle, and the Boston Stump.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICALDUTIES, ADMINISTRATION, RESPONSIBILITIES AND MANAGEMENT
The Appointee will be expected, in conjunction with their colleagues, to provide a comprehensive Urology service at Lincoln County Hospital.
The Appointee will have an outpatient clinic and an all-day operating list once a week.
The appointee will take part in the Urology consultant on-call rota for emergency duties at Lincoln County Hospital and provide, on a reciprocal basis, emergency cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
They will be required to play an active part in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the Department and to take part in regional and national audits. They will also be required to report all critical incidents and expected to attend regularly Clinical Audit, Critical Incident Reporting, Morbidity & Mortality and Departmental Team meetings.
They will be expected to undertake clinical supervision of medical students and core or specialty trainees including workplace assessment, feedback and communication with educational supervisors as appropriate.
The appointee will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and for the proper functioning of the department. Involvement in research, where appropriate, is encouraged.
They will be encouraged to participate in management duties within the Department and the organisation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Consultant role
- Experience of procedures
Experience
Essential
- Maintenance of skills
- GMC registration
Experience
Essential
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY