Consultant in Urology

Job title:

Consultant in Urology

Company

NHS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Urologist in Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and Urology area network with Barnsley Foundation Trust. This is from the expansion of services provided across both Trusts.The post represent an exciting opportunity to join a group of Consultant Urologists in providing state of the art urological services to a population approaching 1 million. In a year the Urology department will see 27,500 outpatients and undertake 7,700 elective and 4000 non-elective procedures. The philosophy of the department is based on the active promotion of sub-specialisation whilst supporting the needs of general urology in the context of a Teaching hospital and urology area network (Barnsley Hospital NHS foundation trust). The present post holders have a strong track record in terms of research, teaching and remain committed to maintaining the high standards that underpin the excellent reputation of the urology department. The department has a track record in innovation and change in practice recognised by GIRFT as in the top tier of urological centres nationally. We have an established robotic service with plans to expand this further, across our sites. There are urology investigation units on all four sites, which are the beating heart of our service.It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have an interest that compliments the current needs of the department.Main duties of the jobThe main duties of the post will depend on subspecialist interest and tailored to the successful applicants requirements.About usWe provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.We are proud of our staff networks – who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.Date posted28 August 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9377-SURG2264MEDJob locationsPinderfields HospitalAberford RoadWakefieldWest YorkshireWF14DGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAn opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Urologist post within Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (and Urology Area Network (UAN) which includes Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust). This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered. The post has arisen to allow expansion of the services delivered over the UAN, including our new state of the art Elective recovery HUB at DewsburyYou will be based on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although as a team our consultants are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites (Dewsbury District Hospital (DDH), Pontefract General Infirmary (PGI)) including Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust (BHFT). All sites have outpatient facilities including, urology investigation units and clinic rooms. DDH and BHFT have elective inpatient surgical facilities; these patients receive post-operative care by Trust grade doctors and Advanced Care Practitioners. A timetabled consultant is always on-site Monday to Friday to review these patients if required. PGI offers additional day case surgical care. If emergency post-operative care is required, patients are transferred to PGH, or reviewed on-site by the on-call consultant. PGH is the center for major operating and acute work. Access to PGH for sub-specialist operating is divided between teams so that all consultants can complete their specialist work. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAn opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Urologist post within Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (and Urology Area Network (UAN) which includes Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust). This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered. The post has arisen to allow expansion of the services delivered over the UAN, including our new state of the art Elective recovery HUB at DewsburyYou will be based on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although as a team our consultants are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites (Dewsbury District Hospital (DDH), Pontefract General Infirmary (PGI)) including Barnsley Hospital Foundation Trust (BHFT). All sites have outpatient facilities including, urology investigation units and clinic rooms. DDH and BHFT have elective inpatient surgical facilities; these patients receive post-operative care by Trust grade doctors and Advanced Care Practitioners. A timetabled consultant is always on-site Monday to Friday to review these patients if required. PGI offers additional day case surgical care. If emergency post-operative care is required, patients are transferred to PGH, or reviewed on-site by the on-call consultant. PGH is the center for major operating and acute work. Access to PGH for sub-specialist operating is divided between teams so that all consultants can complete their specialist work.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher qualifications e.g. MD/PhD or Equivalent
• Medical School Prizes
• Audit or Case Presentations
• Teaching qualification/prize

GMC RegistrationEssential

• Please state full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Urology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)

ExperienceEssential

• Sufficient experience at senior level to be placed on the specialist register
• Wide experience in general urology

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
• Broad experience in a subspecialty interest
• Endourology experience

Management SkillsEssential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school
• FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher qualifications e.g. MD/PhD or Equivalent
• Medical School Prizes
• Audit or Case Presentations
• Teaching qualification/prize

GMC RegistrationEssential

• Please state full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Urology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)

ExperienceEssential

• Sufficient experience at senior level to be placed on the specialist register
• Wide experience in general urology

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
• Broad experience in a subspecialty interest
• Endourology experience

Management SkillsEssential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Wakefield

Job date

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:04:23 GMT

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