Consultant Urologist
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We are looking for someone who will bring skills to complement those in place in the department, as well as looking to take on or develop an area of special interest.
Your main duties will comprise a mix of outpatient clinics, as well as elective theatre lists, flexible cystoscopy lists, new and follow up (general), TP biopsies and Cancer MDT.
It is expected that the new appointee will provide a full range of 'core' urological outpatient services and procedures.
The successful applicant will have broad clinical experience in Emergency Urological Surgery, along with the ability to offer expert clinical opinion on both emergency and elective problems within specialty.
The role involves taking full and independent responsibility for care of patients, including provision of daytime and out of hours urological emergency cover shared with 6 other consultant urologists. We are actively improving the Urology service and the on call commitment will reflect this.
You will be skilled in the investigation and management of core urological conditions, including cancer, and may undertake laparoscopic nephrectomies and endo-urology, and you will be an active member of the uro-oncology local MDT.
You will have the ability to work as an effective team member, providing clinical leadership for our surgical firm, as well as education and training for our medical workforce, medical students and for our wider clinical team.
Main duties of the job
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (UROL) or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC with entry on the GMC Specialist Register or training to a level commensurate with the award of CCST/HPT or eligibility for entry on the specialist register of the GMC in surgery within 6 months of advisory appointments committee (evidence of RITA G should be given at interview)
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in Emergency Urological Surgery
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Management training/experience
- Knowledge of peer review process for cancer and role of Urology Cancer Lead
- Awareness of the impact of PCT requirements on service provision
Skills
Essential
- Skilled in the investigation and management of core urological conditions
- Skilled in the investigation and management of urological cancers, including high grade superficial bladder cancer
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
About the employer
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened a hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.
In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.
The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.