We are looking for an enthusiastic dynamic individual to join our team of twelve consultants. The successful applicant will help to support and expand the current comprehensive services provided. You will be expected to help deliver high quality Urological care to the people of Plymouth and surrounding areas from our tertiary referral centre of excellence, and to help maintain our ability to achieve national targets in this large University teaching hospital in the Southwest of England.
All subspecialisations will be considered, however an ability to support our functional and reconstructive urology team and/or experience in modern bladder outflow obstruction techniques will be regarded favourably.
The Urology and paediatric Urology service is managed within the Surgical Care group. The Service Line Directors (Mr Paul Hunter-Campbell and Mr Richard Pearcy) have been in post for five years and represent the Service Line at senior management level. There is a full-time Service Line Cluster Manager and a Support Manager. All consultants meet monthly for a Business Meeting to which all members are invited.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will interact with members of the medical teams and nursing staff, and also with all other hospital staff associated with the care of patients. He / she will also be a member of the directorate interacting with colleagues and trainees.
The post holder will be managerially responsible to the Clinical Director, and professionally responsible to the Medical Director.
The employer is Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust. The job plan is based on a full-time appointment.
Job description
This consultant will be involved in all aspects of urological care and expected to participate within the current team based working approach.
The successful candidate will be expected develop sub specialisations which fit with the needs of the department and may include functional, reconstructive and/or bladder outflow obstruction surgery.
The successful candidate will support the existing urologists in provision of out-patient clinics.
The appointee will be involved in the 1:11 on call Urology rota. The new consultant will be expected to take part in the Specialty Registrar training programme the MRCS training programme for CTs and take part in teaching and training of Foundation doctors, specialist nurses, medical undergraduates and General Practitioners. The new consultant will also be involved as a clinical supervisor for all the urological trainees.
The new consultant will have an office on Level 7 in Derriford Hospital shared with other Urology consultants and secretarial staff.
A commitment to audit and to the development of clinical governance will be expected as well as participation in the regular MDT meetings as appropriate.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications & special training
Essential
* Successfully completed an ATLS and APLS provider course. Level 3 child protection training. Completed FRCS Urol To be on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register or eligible for admission within six months of interview.
Desirable
* Higher degree. Current ATLS provider status. Postgraduate prizes and awards. Other medical qualifications. Experience outside specialty.
Particular skills and experience
Essential
* Demonstrate evidence of good general training. Demonstrate evidence of having had a good sub-specialty training. Evidence of ability to perform advanced procedures. Ability to lead a team.
Desirable
* Understanding of NHS. Good time management. Demonstrate evidence of wide-based knowledge. Attended appropriate courses/meetings in the last 6 years covering the spectrum of the entire specialty. Post CCT fellowship or equivalent. Attended advanced surgical / Medical courses. Comprehensive knowledge of specialty.
Research & clinical audit
Essential
* Presentations or publications in peer-reviewed journals. Able to conduct clinical audit.
Desirable
* Current research. Research in a specialty interest or trauma. Extensively published. Presentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings. Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit. Relevant audit projects. Statistical knowledge.
Teaching
Essential
* Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
Desirable
* Evidence of experience and ability in teaching. Supervision of projects. ATLS instructor.
Communication & interpersonal skills
Essential
* Well-presented CV. Ability to work in a team. Ability to delegate appropriately.
Desirable
* Evidence of good communication skills. Information technology skills. Leadership skills.
Management
Essential
* Willingness to participate in management process.
Desirable
* Evidence of interest and ability in management.
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