Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of a Consultant Urological Surgeon with a Specialist Interest in BPH management and Superficial Bladder Cancer. This a full time post comprising of 10 programmed activities (PAs).
The Urology service at UHL currently provides all urological activity – including all sub‑specialties – for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, and is a tertiary referral centre for cancer, andrology, stones and female urology. Urology currently has 6 NTNStRs and 18 Core/Foundation level Doctors who are employed on a rotational basis. We have a dedicated team of Clinical Nurse Specialists providing continence care, diagnostics (flexible cystoscopy, laser, urodynamics, LATP biopsies) and support to the stone and andrology teams. There is a separate team of dedicated Cancer CNSs who provide support to patients during their diagnosis and subsequent pathway. They provide nurse‑led follow‑up for low/intermediate risk bladder cancer and treated kidney cancer. We have two physician associates who alternate to provide consistent bedside support for robotic cases. They also provide active surveillance clinics for small renal masses and prostate cancer and support the andrology service. We have a progressive research unit and currently participate in a number of national trials, including in kidney cancer. We are leading a national multicentre trial in non‑muscle invasive bladder cancer.
Main duties of the job
* Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
* Share responsibility with colleagues for the day‑to‑day management of patients.
* Promote new ways of working and coordinate care for patients in the community and ensure that services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.
* Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
* Supervise and train junior medical staff.
* Involve in appraising and assessing juniors.
* Teaching, research and administration.
* Proactively develop the service.
* Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030).
* High‑quality care for all.
* Being a great place to work.
* Partnerships for impact.
* Research and education excellence.
And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
* We are compassionate.
* We are proud.
* We are inclusive.
* We are one team.
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job responsibilities
* Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
* Provide Consultant Urology services at the University Hospitals of Leicester, with a focus on BPH and superficial bladder cancer.
* Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
* Participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with other Consultants, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within local CCGs.
* Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff, observing local employment and human resource policies and procedures.
* Carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties, contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
* Participate in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in CPD. Attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory. Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.
* In line with GMC Good Medical Practice, ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives.
* Respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers, which may include investigations of incidents or complaints.
* Participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. Provide supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty and act as initial source of advice to junior doctors regarding their careers.
* Participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
* Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific induction and competency programmes appropriate to the role.
* Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) to revalidate, attend annual appraisal and keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
Person Specification – Qualifications
Essential
* MB BS or Equivalent & Full GMC Registration.
* Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of interview date (CCT or CESR (CP) proposed; CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview).
* FRCS(urol) or Equivalent.
* Current BLS Certification.
Desirable
* Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
* Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
* Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Teaching
Essential
* Experience and commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
* Appraisal and assessment skills.
* Ability to assess clinical competencies.
* Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
* Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
* Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Experience
Essential
* Fully trained in Urology with specific training in BPH management and superficial bladder cancer.
* Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
* Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
* Demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach.
* Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest.
Desirable
* Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
* Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer‑reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
Management
Essential
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
* Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
* Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
* Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
* Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
* Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
Desirable
* Awareness of Service Development issues.
* Evidence of management and administration experience.
* Management training on an accredited course.
Communication
Essential
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
* Highly developed Emotional Intelligence.
* Empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Desirable
* High standard of presentation both written and verbal.
Audit & Research
Essential
* Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
* Experience of quality improvement work and audit.
* Understanding and interest in research.
Desirable
* Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer‑reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
LEICESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
LEICESTER
LE5 4PW
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/
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