Job summary The departments of Urology at NUH and KMH are committed to a long-term partnership and as such the candidate will have the opportunity to participate in cross-site working.
The Urology Centre at Nottingham City Hospital consists of a dedicated Outpatients Department, a lithotripter suite, three urology operating theatres and office accommodation.
At King's Mill Hospital, there are a wide range of outpatient and diagnostic facilities and both day case and inpatient surgical capacity.We are looking for a full-time consultant specialising in general urology with an interest in BPH.
The possibility of other specialist interests will also be considered.
There is a mature BPH service at both King's Mill Hospital and Nottingham City Hospital and it is intended to provide mentoring to the appointee by the experienced established consultants at both sites.
We have plans to expand the BPH service and welcome applicants who have an interest developing contemporary BPH surgical techniques.
Main duties of the job Give advice to GP'sContribution to service improvementsClosely cooperate with other all specialitiesSupport trainees / clinical development fellowsMaintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.Vetting referrals to ensure the most appropriate appointment / test is performed.To participate actively in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.To have responsibility for ensuring active participationThe job plan will include at least 2 operative sessions per week, key urological diagnostic procedures (such as urodynamics, cystoscopy, prostate biopsy) and outpatient clinics.The successful applicant should be fully competent in core urology.Core urology is the essence and sub speciality interest that which complements the existing post holders will be encouraged.The post holder may also be asked to do sessions at Newark hospital.There will be a 1 in 14 on call commitment at Nottingham city Hospital.The successful candidate will be expected to be aware of local policies and procedures About us Thank you for your interest in this role.Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care.
We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good.
Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.Happy colleagues deliver better care.
Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression.
We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.We would love you to join us.
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent (FRCS Urology) Desirable Postgraduate thesis MD/MSc Clinical experience Essential Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan Extensive practical Urological experience Desirable At least five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme Demonstrable competence and commitment to sub speciality interests [BPH] Management & administrative experience Essential Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit Teaching Desirable Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role Research Desirable Publications in peer-reviewed journals