We are looking to appoint a locum Consultant Urologist fixed term for 12 months.
The post will be based at the Great western Hospital.
The successful candidate will be expected to be proficient in core urology but may wish to have a speciality interest. An ability to undertake LATP biopsy would be beneficial
Main duties of the job The Post holder will be expected to provide elective services such as outpatient clinics both at Great Western and at some peripheral community hospitals, and elective inpatient and day-case operations. The successful candidate will also support the hospitals new care pathways and participate in a 1:6 on call rota.
The successful applicant will join a team of 5.4 WTE with five established consultant urological surgeons two consultants are full time in Swindon, one consultant has a joint post between Swindon and Bristol (split 50:50), and two of the consultants are now working part-time. The team have also recently appointed another 1 WTE Locum Consultant post on a 12 month fixed term basis. The team are further supported by one Associate Specialist and 6 Clinical Fellow/Registrar level doctors.
he urologists are supported by an excellent anaesthetic and radiology department, the latter including interventional radiology and weekly uro-radiology x ray meetings. There is a weekly MDT.
About us Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Job description Job responsibilities The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.Clinical Duties:
Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues
Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.
Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder will participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section
Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Fully registered with the GMC
- Intercollegiate Specialty Examination.
Desirable - CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register. Alternatively, candidates can be within 6 months of their CCT at interview.
Clinical Experience Essential - Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- Expertise in full range of Urological conditions
Employer details Employer name Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Western Hospital
Swindon
SN3 6BB
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249-7579339
