A new and exciting opportunity is advertised for a Urology Consultant to join our Urology team. This is a permanent post for a 7th urology consultant, and applicants with skills that complement the department are welcome. The department is open to candidates developing their own subspecialty interests. An interest in core urology and competence in bladder outflow surgery/functional urology would be desirable.
The successful applicant will join 6 substantive consultants, based at Northampton General Hospital, delivering high-quality elective and emergency urological services to the catchment area.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fully participate in elective and emergency urological service management, including common paediatric inguino-scrotal conditions.
2. Provide the highest possible levels of patient care.
3. Work as an active member of the Urology team.
4. Remain clinically competent.
5. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams.
6. Participate in and undertake audits.
7. Teach staff and medical students.
8. Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
9. Work flexibly.
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area, committed to improving efficiency as we modernize and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, becoming University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
1. Compassion
2. Accountability
3. Respect
4. Integrity
5. Courage
We aim to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, promoting our vacancies to all communities. We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses, and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from individuals identifying from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We strive to create an inclusive and collaborative environment.
Responsible to: Chief Executive / Medical Director of Northampton General Hospital Trust, and at the local level to the Clinical Director for Surgery.
The agreed job plan comprises a total of 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week, consisting of 8.5 direct clinical care PAs and a minimum of 1.5 supporting professional activity PAs. The job plan will be reviewed at 6 months to ensure adequate provision of PAs.
The consultants have recently moved to a consultant of the week (COW) on-call model, allowing them to review emergency admissions and attend a Friday prostate MRI review meeting. Triage of one-stop referrals will be part of the COW morning duties, with a current frequency of consultant on calls being 1 in 7.
The job plan will be subject to agreement between Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and the appointee, with a strong commitment to equitable working conditions for all consultants. Additional duties, such as educational supervision, will be reflected within the job plan by agreement. Job planning will be completed within 6 months of the start date. An outline job plan can be found on the attached job description.
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