Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Urology
Fixed Term 12 Months
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work as Urology Speciality doctor at Southport and Ormskirk NHS Hospital Trust. The Trust provides healthcare to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
The post would be ideal for those who wish to expand their clinical experience in Urological Surgery. The successful candidate will participate in the 1:5 non-residential middle grade on-call rota. The post holder should be proficient in flexible cystoscopy and minor surgery. The successful candidates will be expected to take a role in education for all the Urology junior staff and medical students. This is a full time post.
Applicants must be appropriately registered and licensed with the General Medical Council.
Main duties of the job
The Urology department has 3 established Urology Consultants, 2 Associate Specialists, 2 SAS doctors, 1 Specialist Registrar, 1 FY2 and 1 FY1 trainees. The Consultant Surgeons special interests cover the fields of: Oncology, Stones, Andrology, Female, Functional and Neuro-urology. Major pelvic oncological surgery is performed at the regional cancer centre and renal surgery at St. Helens and Knowsley Hospitals. the Trust operates across 2 sites and therefore the ability to travel across site is essential.
The post holder will be expected to support and collaborate with other practitioners as agreed to be appropriate with the Clinical director.
The post holder will be expected to carry out Ward rounds, out-patient clinics and will also undertake diagnostics and theatre sessions.
The job plan will be flexible. The post holder may be expected to change clinical sessions as service demand requires.
There will be an opportunity to attend more theatre sessions to cover for leave.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details
Advertising date: 19th February 2024
Closing Date: 17th March 2024
Shortlisting Date: 18th March 2024
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council and Licensed to Practice
Desirable
- FRCS or MRCS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Urology experience is essential and should have previously worked at F2 level or higher.
- The passing of a medical examination is a condition of employment.
Desirable
- Current ATLS provider certification
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and supervision of junior staff
Desirable
- Proven ability to teach. Evidence of commitment to further continuous professional development
Audit
Essential
- Experience and evidence of regular participation in departmental audit
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to carry out basic medical research
Standards
Essential
- High ethical/professional standards
Desirable
- Understanding of resource management and quality assurance
Management ability
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Commitment to effective departmental management
Other requirements
Essential
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate.
- Ability to communicate effectively with hospital based service staff at all levels and with patients
- A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS & of the unit.
Desirable
- Up to date know- ledge of changes in NHS structure and implications for hospital based service
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
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Southport and Ormskirk
Southport and Ormskirk
PR8 6PN