Job summary We are looking to appoint a dynamic person for this post who along with other existing 8 Urologists, will provide a compensative elective and emergency urological service for patients from South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. Serving a population of more than 420,000, and with three hospital locations, as well as community provision across the area, you'll enjoy all the advantages of working in a major Foundation Trust, but in a friendly and supportive environment where you'll be encouraged to make a strong professional impact. The post holder will provide services on more than one site. The appointed consultant is expected to provide a general urology service along with the opportunity to develop a sub speciality interest depending on departmental needs and candidate's sub speciality interest. An interest in day case surgery and transperineal prostate biopsy would be advantageous. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the delivery and development of Urology services across all Trust sites, working with 8 other consultant colleagues to deliver high quality care. The consultants are supported by 6 Urology specific Speciality Doctors/ Specialist Registrars in addition to ward-based resident doctors and 2 Urology ANP's at DRI. The department is actively involved in teaching and training of junior medical staff and health care professionals and is active in clinical research. there are regular seminars and clinical governance meetings. Prospective cross cover will be provided for consultant colleague absence, which would include regular ward rounds. Secretarial support is provided at Bassetlaw Hospital, Montagu Hospital and Doncaster Royal Infirmary. About us Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues. It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ communities. We offer a range of benefits including: o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Part time may be considered. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 272-6722827 Job locations Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Doncaster DN2 5LT Job description Job responsibilities To maintain the highest clinical standards in the care of patients with Urological problems To provide out-patient and in-patient care for patients with Urological problems and cancer To provide 24/7 acute urology oncall service as per on call rota To share with colleagues, both medical and nursing to improve and advance the service To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the department To share with colleagues the responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students To participate actively in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance work to ensure continual improvements in the quality and safety of care To participate in the recruitment of patients to clinical trials To maintain and further personal learning through generic Trust training and Speciality Specific Training (CPD) Job description Job responsibilities To maintain the highest clinical standards in the care of patients with Urological problems To provide out-patient and in-patient care for patients with Urological problems and cancer To provide 24/7 acute urology oncall service as per on call rota To share with colleagues, both medical and nursing to improve and advance the service To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the department To share with colleagues the responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students To participate actively in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance work to ensure continual improvements in the quality and safety of care To participate in the recruitment of patients to clinical trials To maintain and further personal learning through generic Trust training and Speciality Specific Training (CPD) Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCS Urology or equivalent You must be on the specialist register for Urology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise Desirable Relevant higher degree You must have completed, or be within 6 months of completing, a 12-month recognised Urology clinical fellowship, or equivalent, within your area of sub-specialty interest, though this is not essential for the General Urology post. Experience and Achievements Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Urology Must be able to operate as an independent Urological surgeon, and demonstrate adequate experience for the supervision of trainees Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within Urology Wide based experience in Urology and ability to perform trans-perineal prostate biopsies Understanding current issues within Urology and the future direction of the specialty Understanding current issues within the wider NHS Desirable Attendance at a recognised management course Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions Teaching and training Essential Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. Desirable Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications Training in clinical and educational supervision Attendance at a teaching course Formal qualification in teaching/education Audit and Research Essential Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes Desirable Evidence of knowledge of research methodology Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCS Urology or equivalent You must be on the specialist register for Urology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise Desirable Relevant higher degree You must have completed, or be within 6 months of completing, a 12-month recognised Urology clinical fellowship, or equivalent, within your area of sub-specialty interest, though this is not essential for the General Urology post. Experience and Achievements Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Urology Must be able to operate as an independent Urological surgeon, and demonstrate adequate experience for the supervision of trainees Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within Urology Wide based experience in Urology and ability to perform trans-perineal prostate biopsies Understanding current issues within Urology and the future direction of the specialty Understanding current issues within the wider NHS Desirable Attendance at a recognised management course Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions Teaching and training Essential Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. Desirable Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications Training in clinical and educational supervision Attendance at a teaching course Formal qualification in teaching/education Audit and Research Essential Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes Desirable Evidence of knowledge of research methodology 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Address Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Doncaster DN2 5LT Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)