The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
About
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.
We employ 4,000 people and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
The values and standards of the hospital
Our Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:
Patient at heart
Everyday excellence
Creative collaboration
We believe in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.
Key details
Location
Site: PAHT
Town: PAH
Postcode: CM20 1QX
Major / Minor Region: Essex
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent: 1 night per week on call, 1 in 5 weekly on calls
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (Including on calls)
Salary
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum plus £149 London Fringe
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: Consultant
Specialty
Main area: Urology
Job overview
Are you a skilled and passionate urologist looking for an exciting new opportunity?
The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex, is seeking dedicated consultants to join our dynamic urology team. At the Princess Alexandra Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to our patients, supported by a team of experienced professionals and state-of-the-art facilities. Our hospital, located in the vibrant and historic town of Harlow, offers an excellent environment for both personal and professional growth.
As a Consultant Urologist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, you will be working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative and supportive setting. You will have the opportunity to lead and develop services, contribute to clinical research, and mentor the next generation of urologists.
We are looking for individuals who are not only experts in their field but are also committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and is eager to contribute to our mission of improving the health and well-being of our community.
Advert
You will be expected to have broad experience of Urology Surgery with the ability and drive to contribute to the further development of the expertise in this area. The appointee will be proficient in all aspects of Urology Surgery. You will also be expected to fully participate in and support the Urology Surgery on-call rota. The successful applicants will also play an important part in the teaching and mentoring of our trainee doctors.
Working for our organisation
Our Organisation
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.
We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Our Values
The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:
Patient at heart
Everyday excellence
Creative collaboration
The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at any time.
What we can offer you:
* Full induction and onboarding process in our organisation
* Free car parking for our staff
* Structured pay scheme, including additional living supplement to your basic salary
* Minimum 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
* Access to our Alex Lounge, our staff only rest area with free tea and coffee
* Access to NHS Pension scheme
* Flexible working options available, in line with our flexible working policy
* Onsite creche facilities
* Annual appraisals with career pathways
* In-house training courses
* Discounted hospital restaurant
* Staff health and wellbeing health services and complimentary health provision
Important information
* Our Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all its employees. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability.
* All new colleagues joining PAHT will be subject to a probationary period of six months.
* The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
* Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and vulnerable adults. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment NHS screening checks.
* Providing false or misleading information or unsatisfactory pre-employment checks may result in the offer of a post being withdrawn.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Full GMC registration
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR (CP). Date to be within 6 months of interview.
Desirable criteria
* Postgraduate training experience. Undergraduate teaching experience.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within urology.
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
* Expertise in core urology.
* Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists.
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of urology service.
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.
* Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
* Experience of supervising Foundation doctors and Specialty trainees.
Desirable criteria
* Fellowship training.
* Experience in Urology emergencies.
* Ability to effectively manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team.
Documents
* Job Description & Person Specification (376.6 KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Toni Neville
Job title: Service Manager
Email address: [email protected]
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