Job overview We are looking to appoint a Urology Specialty doctor to join our team of 5 Urology Consultants. The team will consist of 5 substantive Consultants, 1 Locum Consultant and 4 Specialty doctors. In addition, there are specialist Urology nurses and Clinical Nurse specialists. The Urology team are forward thinking and work together to support our patients. There are various transformation projects currently being undertaken to redesign patient pathways, increase efficiency and improve patient outcomes and experience. The Consultants are committed to learning and development of middle grade doctors. Advert This is an exciting time to join the team due to the transformational projects that are currently taking place. The post includes delivery of outpatient clinics in a supportive role to the consultants and may include independent delivery of clinics dependent on level of experience and skill. The post will include theatre sessions to support the consultants and develop individual learning. Training will be provided to support independent working in certain areas. Warrington is a great place to work with close working relationships with supporting clinical and administrative staff. Active participation in clinical governance and audit will be encouraged and supported. Urology department The team deliver clinical activity on all 3 sites of the Trust, Warrington, Halton and CSTM. There is also a bespoke UIU based on the Warrington site and allows Urological procedures and hot clinics to be undertaken in a designated area supported by Urology nursing staff. Exciting developments are currently taking place with new treatments and service redesign to improve patient pathways and experience. The Urology team would welcome applications from forward thinking individuals who wish to develop. Visits to the Trust are encouraged and the team would be happy to provide further information to any prospective candidate. Working for our organisation Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values : · Kind – we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone · Open – we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working · Fair – we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all · One team – we work well together and with our communities We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey. We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families. Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application Detailed job description and main responsibilities This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time, and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder. 1. Responsibilities for the posts will include supporting provision of emergency and elective activity in the department. The post holders will be encouraged to develop sub-specialty interests of their own which will be supported by the CBU to ensure job satisfaction and sustainability of services. There will be opportunities for training and development. 2. The successful applicant will be responsible to the 5 Urology Consultants. 3. The post holder will provide a comprehensive outpatient service supporting the Consultants with new and follow-up clinics. 4. It is expected that the post-holder will provide services across all sites, Warrington, Halton and CSTM. Outpatient clinics are held in both Warrington and Halton Hospital outpatient departments. 5. Theatre sessions are held over two sites. Diagnostic flexible cystoscopies are carried out in the UIU department. Independent flexi cystoscopy lists will be encouraged and training and development provided. 6. The post holder would be expected to support the Urology Consultant in theatre sessions and may have independent lists dependent on experience and skill. 7. There is a purpose-built Urology Investigations Unit on the Warrington site where many urological procedures and hot clinics are undertaken. Independent sessions will be undertaken at the UIU, supported by a team of specialist nurses. 8. All specialty doctors are part of the Tier 2 on-call rota, with a 1:4 weekday and weekend cover. The on-call rota will include prospective cover. 9. Ward rounds and peri-operative visits are expected during on call and high-quality documentation is expected. 10. Clinical audit is expected, and the meetings occur each month and attendance at monthly clinical governance meetings is mandatory. 11. There are weekly MDT meetings on MS Teams. On – call There is a 3-tier on call rota (foundation doctor, speciality doctor, consultant). This post will provide tier 2 with a 1:4 rota. Out of hours and at weekends, on-call provision is non-resident but often requires attendance at the hospital. Job Plans will be reviewed with the CBU Manager and Clinical Director 3 months after commencing the post and annually thereafter or at any time the appointee requests and adjusted accordingly to the agreement of both parties. Provisional Timetable The following provides scheduling details of clinical activity and clinically related activity components of a sample job plan (excluding on call). This is liable to change depending upon the needs of the department and division and interests of prospective appointees, outpatient availability and theatre allocation. Agreement should be reached between the appointee and the Lead Clinician with regard to the scheduling of all activities, including the Supporting Professional Activities. The post carries a basic 10 PA job plan with further PA’s negotiable. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM Outpatient clinic Theatre Theatre Admin Flex cystoscopy PM Outpatient clinic Outpatient clinic UIU SPA Outpatient clinic Further Information NCM hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship, there is a minimum set of criteria that must be met and not all roles are eligible. You can find more information on the Government website Please review your eligibility and the eligibility of the role before submitting your application. All advertised roles may close early if there are high numbers of suitable candidates. Pre‑employment checks for applicants with previous NHS service will include confirmation of any Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS), Voluntary Redundancy or Compulsory Redundancy payments received.