ConsultantUrologyPermanent

Consultant in Urology (Functional)

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Plymouth

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Teaching

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic dynamic individual to join our team of thirteen consultants as our second Functional Consultant. 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. The Urology and paediatric Urology service is managed within the Surgical Care group. The Service Line Directors (Mr Jonny Manley and Mr Richard Pearcy) 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.

Consultant in Urology (Functional)

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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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.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Person specification

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.
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.
Presentations or publications in peer reviewed journals. Able to conduct clinical audit.
Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
Well-presented CV. Ability to work in a team. Ability to delegate appropriately.
Willingness to participate in management process.

Desirable

Higher degree. Current ATLS provider status. Postgraduate prizes and awards. Other medical qualifications. Experience outside specialty.
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.
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.
Evidence of experience and ability in teaching. Supervision of projects. ATLS instructor.
Evidence of good communication skills. Information technology skills. Leadership skills.
Evidence of interest and ability in management.