Consultant in Urology

This Consultant appointment is new a post within the Urology team at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide a general urological elective and emergency service for a busy DGH hospital. We are particularly interested in candidates with subspecialist skills including (but not limited to) paediatric/adolescent urology, with the successful candidate also expected to deliver core urology services. Current urology on call cover is 1:7 weekdays and 1:14 weekends with cross cover of Bedford hospital (this cover arrangement is subject to change as consultant numbers increase).

Duties and responsibilities ? To ensure the provision of an extensive urological service to the population including Paediatrics served by the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of the patients, as well as meeting the changing needs of the local population. ? To be responsible for the activities within her or his sphere of special interest. ? To ensure adequate arrangements are in place for two-way communication between hospital staff involved in the care of the post holder's patients when necessary. ? To be responsible for carrying out teaching and accreditation duties as required. This will involve contributing and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activities both locally and nationally. ? Participate in clinical audit as part of clinical governance programme. Training and Education To take an active part in the teaching and training programme including: ? Contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.Carrying out medical teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required. ? Contributing, if appropriate, to the training of nursing, paramedical, scientific and technical staff. ? Participating in the formal appraisal and assessment of Junior Medical Staff in accordance with guidelines from the Royal College of Surgeons, the Regional Postgraduate Dean and the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board.