Applications are invited for one full time Speciality Doctor in Urology.

The Department of Urology comprises of a mix of Consultants, Specialty Trainees/Clinical Fellows ranging from ST3 to ST8 level and junior level trainees. It is a busy clinical environment with a large volume of elective and emergency surgery and scope for personal development. A number of our current trust grade registrars are completing their FRCS examinations.

Swindon is a major town set within the rural beauty of Wiltshire, nestling between the Cotswolds to the North and Marlborough Downs to the South. Travel to major cities including Bristol, Oxford and London is easy with very frequent rail links and within an hour's journey by rail. The M4 motorway is within a couple of miles for travel by road. Locally, accommodation is affordable for this part of the country and there are excellent shopping, social and sports facilities within easy reach.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within the Urology team. Together with their colleagues they will be responsible for the day to day management of their team's in-patients, perform theduties of the on-call Urology registrar and attend theatre and out-patients. If appointed you will be one of six Urology registrars who all participate in the on-call.The successful candidate also will be expected to participate with the training of junior staff and medicalstudents attached to the Urology Department.

About us

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act andthe way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behavioursto reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Urology department have a long history of Urological rotations, with the emphasis being of training in theenvironment of a busy, large District General Hospital with consultant teams with excellent links to nearbyteaching centres notably Oxford and Bristol. The successful candidates will provide on call cover for the team on a 1 in 6 rolling rota, and providing ward cover for the teams in-patients. There is potentialopportunity for hands-on training in the operating theatre.. The successful candidate will have opportunity to take study leave to attend examinations and courses as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or GMC registerable medical qualifications.
Registration with the GMC with a license to practice
Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent
Evidence of training progression

Clinical Experience

Essential

Completed F1 and F2 year (or equivalent outside UK)
Completed CT/ST1/2 in General Surgery
Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems & practices (or equivalent)
At least 24 months experience in surgery of which at least 6 months experience has been in General Surgery
Evidence of good progression in chosen career

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge o speciality
Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate

Clinical Skills

Essential

Competent in history taking and examination skills((e.g. experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills)
Accepts responsibility & able to take leader-ship role

Teaching & Research

Essential

Demonstrate interest in research
Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Able to contribute to departmental teaching sessions
Demonstrate cases

Personal Attributes

Essential

Able to communicate effectively with patients & their relatives
good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinar
Good oral & written presentation skills
Able to function successfully under pressure
Good organisational and time management skills

Practical Requirements

Essential

Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post including out of hours commitments
Fluent in English
Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
Demonstrates willingness to become computer literate

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Swindon

SN3 6BB

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249-7383609

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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