Locum Consultant Urologist with special Interest
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Job Summary
Job Summary
This is a fixed term 12 months locum consultant positionin Urology.The postholder will be working within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for the patients. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Renal and Urology Care Group at KCH while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
Main duties of the job
The post will be primarily based at Princess Royal University Hospital with some clinical activities at Kings College Hospital Denmark hill site. The proposed Job Plan (10 PAs) is attached. This is subject to review within 3 months of the postholder commencing in post.
The On-Call commitment is classed as 1 in 6, category A (3%). There is a commitment to undertake routine job planned work on Saturdays or Sundays as part of the total job planned PAs. The on call rota is currently under review and provision is likely to change.
About Us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD; Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
At King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust we are proud of our diverse workforce and the strength that gives us to provide compassionate care to all of our patients. We are fortunate to employ a workforce that represents the population we care for, and we celebrate the value of differences in age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex, sexual orientation and religion or belief.
Details
Date posted
29 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum excluding London Zone Allowance
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
213-MED-PRUH-6877852-A
Job locations
Princess Royal University Hospital
London
BR6 8ND
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Together with the other consultant urologists, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
* Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 day cover for the unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.
* Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitionersas a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
* Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
* Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.
* Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
* Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.
* Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
* Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
* Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
* Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
* Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
* Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
* Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
* Kings is committed to providing consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other consultant colleagues.
GENERAL INFORMATION
* You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance responsibilities associated with this post.
* You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations, including complying with statutory and Trust core training.
* You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
* You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to also to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
* The postholder has an important responsibility for, and contribution to make to, infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
* All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account, which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
* The Trust is committed to the Health and Wellbeing of all its staff and offer a range of guidance and services to support them, including
* Local occupational health support
* Employee Assistance Programme which provides a wide range of support for work and personal issues, including relationship problems (personal and at work); anxiety/depression; finance/debt; work overload; legal matters; bullying; consumer issues; bereavement; pressure/stress; child care; and care of the elderly/disabled.
* Wellbeing hubs
* Proactive local organisational systems to support staff following a serious incident
* Availability of local initiatives and resources to promote workforce wellbeing
* Coaching and mentoring, peer review groups and participation
* This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the postholder.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Together with the other consultant urologists, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
* Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 day cover for the unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.
* Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitionersas a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
* Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
* Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.
* Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
* Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.
* Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
* Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
* Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
* Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
* Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
* Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
* Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
* Kings is committed to providing consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other consultant colleagues.
GENERAL INFORMATION
* You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance responsibilities associated with this post.
* You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations, including complying with statutory and Trust core training.
* You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
* You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to also to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
* The postholder has an important responsibility for, and contribution to make to, infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
* All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account, which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
* The Trust is committed to the Health and Wellbeing of all its staff and offer a range of guidance and services to support them, including
* Local occupational health support
* Employee Assistance Programme which provides a wide range of support for work and personal issues, including relationship problems (personal and at work); anxiety/depression; finance/debt; work overload; legal matters; bullying; consumer issues; bereavement; pressure/stress; child care; and care of the elderly/disabled.
* Wellbeing hubs
* Proactive local organisational systems to support staff following a serious incident
* Availability of local initiatives and resources to promote workforce wellbeing
* Coaching and mentoring, peer review groups and participation
* This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the postholder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registerable medical qualification
* FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
* Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Registration
Essential
* Full Registration with GMC
* Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Training and Experience
Essential
* Wide experience in all aspects of urology culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMC. Specialist training in the field of Kidney stones
* Specialist training (fellowship level) in Robotic Prostatectomy.
Administration
Essential
* Experience in day to day organisation of urology services in busy teaching hospital
* Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
* Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
* Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
* Management course and/or qualification
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
* Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
* Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change
Desirable
* Audit publications
Research
Essential
* Experience of clinical research
Desirable
* Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of urology.
* Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching
Essential
* Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
* Teaching skills course/qualification
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
* Teaching skills course/qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Princess Royal University Hospital
London
BR6 8ND
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Princess Royal University Hospital
London
BR6 8ND
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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