ConsultantUrology

Consultant Urologist with an interest in stone disease

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

CQC: Good

Coventry

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

6 days ago

About the role

The urology department is looking for a well-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their team. This post is designed to recruit a full-time consultant (10PA post) to provide a range of services in Urology (Outpatient, Diagnostic and Operative) including participation in a 1 in 11 on call rota covering the University Hospital site (there are no Urology inpatients at Rugby). The principal objective of the post would be to reinforce the existing provision for the diagnosis and treatment of urinary stone disease - additional interests are welcomed. University Hospital is a tertiary referral centre and provides a comprehensive urological service. We serve a population of in excess of 1 million people in Coventry & Warwickshire (in partnership withGeorge Eliot and South Warwickshire Hospitals). University Hospital is also designated Trauma Centre. Its satellite hospital, St Cross Rugby is situated 10 miles east of University Hospital and delivers outpatient and day case urology services.

The post holder will work in conjunction with the existing urologists to provide a sustainable service for the treatment of Urinary stone disease. The post would involve taking part in the on-call services for urology on a 1 in 11 basis (Category A).

Consultant Urologist with an interest in stone disease

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

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The job plan will typically comprise of 7.5 direct clinical care programmed activities (PAs) and 1.5 supporting professional activities (SPAs) as outlined in the sample timetable given below which includes on call commitment (1 programmed activity). Opportunities to increase SPA allocation (up to 2.5SPAs) by participating in non-clinical duties such as teaching and research will be discussed at the job plan review six months after the commencement of the appointment.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Person specification

Essential

Meets all Essential
General Urology surgical experience (1) Expertise in treatment of urinary stone disease from prior appointments (1) Independent care of General Urological emergencies (1)
Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors (1) Ability to design and deliver effective presentations/teaching (1) Commitment to continuing medical education (1) Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students (1)
Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice (1) Understanding of the Clinical Governance process (1) Undertaken a complete audit cycle (10 National presentations (1) International presentations (1)
Understanding of the concepts of management Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting times/lists Competent in basic information technology
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below). Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience.

Desirable

Meets all Desirable
Higher training/specialist interest in Urinary stone disease (1)
Formal teaching qualification (1) Teaching innovation (1)
Published research in peer-reviewed journal (1) Successful grant application (1) Completed Research projects (1)
Management of service development and reconfiguration