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About the role

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dynamicConsultant Urologist with a specialist interest in Female Urology, to join our expanding Urology team. A Consultant is a senior and experienced clinician who works autonomously in one of the medical or surgical specialties and manages the delivery of care by other doctors (for example resident and some SAS doctors).Consultants serve as experts in their specialty and they have responsibility for the care of patients referred to them, even when care is carried out by others. A key aspect of the role is leading multidisciplinary teams delivering care. This involves being able to take an overview of the care pathway and managing other team members accordingly. Consultants are expected to be involved in the teaching and training of students and resident doctors, and to contribute to their specialty field through research and leadership.There will be a Technical Specification Interview held on Friday 23rd October via teams for applicants who get through the application process.

The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients within the trust area. To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's Corporate Induction. To participate in the Trust's statutory and mandatory training programme To fully participate in the Consultant Peer Support Scheme and ensure personal attendance, when invited, at the Consultant Development Programme during your first year in post. To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.

Person specification

Essential

Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill.
Knowledge of good medical practice and GMC requirements.
Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and audit.
Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees.
Able to teach clinical skills.
Able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations.
Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings.
Written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues.
Able to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies.
Able & willing to take on leadership roles.
Strategic thinker with enquiring, critical approach to work.
Capable of building trust and confidence.
Open to new ideas; willing to learn and develop.
Able to work effectively despite pressures, and to cope with stressful situations in a calm and reflective manner.
Contributes to improving patient experience and involving patients in decisions about their care.
Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service.
Understanding of current NHS issues.
Able to organise and manage the department targets.
Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service.
Understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources.
Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites.
Willing to reside within a distance of 30 minutes or 10 miles by road from their principal place of work, unless agreed otherwise agreed with the Medical Director.
FCRS Urol or equivalent.
Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice.
Entry on the relevant GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - Or CESR.
Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Desirable

MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research in relevant Specialty.
Substantive NHS experience.
Experience of setting up and/or developing clinical services.
Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees.
Higher teaching qualification.
Research experience & peer-reviewed journal publications.
Experience in designing & implementing audit programmes.
Successful completion of advanced communication skills training.

Consultant Urologist - (Specialist interest in Female Urology)

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Person specification