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Job summary

Main area
Urology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
264-6478231-SUR
Employer
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kettering General Hospital
Town
Kettering
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/08/2024 23:59

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Consultant Urological Surgeon

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

We're seeking two enthusiastic Consultant Urological Surgeons to join our dynamic & progressive urology team. The full-time positions are focused on delivering comprehensive urological care. Successful candidates will manage a wide range of conditions, including benign & malignant cases. 
 

Why Join Us?

You'll have opportunities to develop & focus on a specialist interest area, allowing growth professionally & to make a significant impact in your field

You'll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to high standards of care. The role includes participation in the emergency rota, ensuring a well-rounded & engaging work experience

We're looking for motivated individuals who prioritise high standards of patient care & are eager to invest in their personal & professional development. The successful candidates will be part of a team that supports & encourages learning & growth 

Successful candidates will benefit from working in our state-of-the-art Urology Centre, which opened in 2023. Our facility offers a spacious, modern environment with excellent ergonomics, ensuring optimal experience for both patients & staff

What We Offer: 

A supportive work environment with access to cutting-edge technology & resources

Opportunities for professional development & specialisation within a leading NHS hospital

Be part of a department actively evolving to shape the future of urological care within the region

JD/PS Pending Royal College Approval 

Main duties of the job

These appointments will help maintain achievement of targets for outpatient and inpatient waiting times for routine and cancer work and to further enable us to comply with N-CEPOD recommendations for consultant-based emergency operating sessions during daytime. 

The post holders are required to play a part in meeting agreed waiting list targets, including, where necessary, treating patients from other consultants’ waiting lists.

The appointees will take part in the urology emergency rota. This is currently 1:7 frequency.  

The appointees will take part in the administrative work relevant to their clinical commitment, and contribute as appropriate to the work of the Directorate.  The appointee will take an active part in Audit and Clinical Governance.

The appointees will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence, have a continuing responsibility for the patients in their care and for the proper function of the Department.  Participation in Clinical research will be expected and encouraged.

The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Participation in trust mandatory training, job planning, and annual appraisal is a requirement. The Medical Director is the appointed Responsible Officer for revalidation. There is a trust-appointed revalidation lead to support doctors through the process.

Working for our organisation

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
 
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
 

Kettering General Hospital  is a defence positive trust, supporting veterans, reservists, spouses & their families, and cadet armed forces volunteers, utilising their unique skills and experiences within the hospital workforce. We provide exceptional support to our employees who serve as reservists, ensuring they can balance their civilian and military responsibilities effectively.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information. 

We would welcome applicants interested in either a substantive or NHS locum posts.

Person specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MB or equivalent
  • FRCS Urology
  • Appropriate Specialist training/Fellowship
  • Full GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Higher Degree

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Completion of recognised formal training programme
  • Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
  • Ability to manage and advise on running a urological service
  • Experience of supervising junior doctors and teaching clinical skills
  • Ability to manage and organise Outpatient priorities including waiting lists
  • Ability to apply results to clinical and surgical problems
  • Ability to organise work and make clear decisions
  • Experience of audit and research management
  • Desire and drive to help reorganise service

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
  • Recognise stressful situations and responds appropriately
  • Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
  • Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
Desirable criteria
  • Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training

Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to CPD; team working; good interpersonal skills with nurses, patients and other parties; caring attitude to patients
  • Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
  • On the Specialist Register with a licence to practice or with evidence that this will be gained during tenure
  • Understanding of the basic principles of research
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of the implementation of Clinical Governance within the Directorate

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr David Payne
Job title
Urology Clinical Lead/ Clinical Director Surgery
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01536 492183
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