We are seeking an experienced Consultant Urologist to join our evolving Urology service within the Northern Care Alliance. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term post based primarily at The Royal Oldham Hospital, with elective inpatient work and on‑call duties, and day case/diagnostic commitments at Rochdale Infirmary. You will deliver high‑quality core urology services and have opportunities to develop subspecialist interests in areas such as oncology (bladder and renal), stone disease, and bladder outflow obstruction. The role includes participation in the emergency on‑call rota and contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Why Join Us?
* Opportunities for subspecialist development
* Support for research and clinical audit
* Access to study leave and CPD
* A collaborative, forward‑thinking team
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide demonstrable expertise in Urology in order to deliver a high‑quality independent service. The post holder will be expected to work closely with other consultants and members of the wide multi‑disciplinary team to develop Urology services for the local population of approximately 800,000. The appointment to this post has these main aims:
* To join a team that provides comprehensive consultant‑based patient‑centred Management of Urology.
* To contribute to the continuing development of the department throughout a period of significant change for the directorate.
* The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high‑quality care to the patients presenting to the Department.
* To examine and treat patients on the shop floor of the Department.
* To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
* To carry out ward rounds.
* To carry out hot week and in reach services to ensure that all our patients have a timely senior review and management plan.
* To participate in an out of hours on call rota and 7‑day ward reviews.
* Participate in a rota which triages urgent and routine referrals to maximise outpatient capacity.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.
Benefits
* Access to a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.
* Access to study leave and CPD
* Support for research and clinical audit
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