Job summary
- Main area
- Urology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Core Trainee (ST1/2)
- Contract
- 11 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 318-24-UroTrus
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- Per annum
- Closing
- 26/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Grade Doctor (StR 1 - 2) - Urology
NHS Medical & Dental: Core Trainee (ST1/2)
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Urology Surgery Trust Grade Doctor (ST1/2 level or above) based at Cheltenham General Hospital
The post holder will have a 11 month post (extendable) in the Urology department which will give them opportunity to train in Urology. In addition you will be involved in Outpatient Clinics, routine ward rounds and operating lists, you will also be supporting with the Urology on call rota. We have a teaching lead within the Division you will be expected to be involved in several research projects and actively participate in teaching and monthly audit.
Please note this advert may close early if we have sufficient applicants
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the job is to support a busy outpatient, day case urology facility and Ward at Cheltenham General . The appointee will work in a friendly department with thirteen consultants, seven registrars, three foundation year trainee, group of motivated nurse specialists (cancer), administrative team (pathway coordinators, managers, multi-disciplinary team) and members of the allied emergency, medical and surgical teams.
The main responsibilities will include general care of the urology patient on the ward and admissions via emergency department or elective day cases. The post holder will help supervise the F1s, support with the Urology on-call, run outpatient clinics under supervision, and attend Urology Theatres. There is a good opportunity to develop interest and learn about Urology.
Working for our organisation
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest providers of secondary care services in the UK. We provide a full range of acute, subacute and chronic disease management services. We are closely integrated with our colleagues throughout Gloucestershire and in primary care. We also provide a tertiary service to patients from Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Consultant Urologists who work in Gloucestershire:
Mr Aloy Okeke, Mr Biral Patel, Miss Kim Davenport, Mr Jonathan Eaton, Mr Jonathan Ord, Miss Faith McMeekin, Mr John Henderson, Mr Joe Jelski, Mr Jeremy Nettleton (Clinical Lead), Mr Edward Tudor, Miss Emma Papworh, Mr Jonathan Cobley, Mr Julian Peacock.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to participate fully in the clinical work of the department, providing high standards of care for both in-patients and outpatients.
The responsibility of the hand-over, ward round, in-patient care and clerking of the emergency patients with the support of the on-call registrar and the help of the foundation year trainee, will be the prime job. Safe hand-over of the patients admitted over night or staying over the weekend will be the post-holders responsibility. This will be shared with the foundation year trainee.
The specialty doctor will be expected to help in outpatient activity - although no assigned clinic will be given but after completion of the inpatient activity the SHO will need to part-take in the clinical activity.
Involvement in the running of the weekly MDT is expected and this job offers learning opportunities as the surgical dept holds weekly teaching sessions and the hospital has weekly teaching sessions for the FY2 doctors.
In addition, the post holders will be expected to play a full part in clinical governance activity. Currently there is a monthly Trust-wide Urology Governance meeting and there are monthly audit meetings.
There will also be administrative duties for the post holder as well as a supervisory responsibility for the junior members of the team.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous urology experience at SHO / Foundation Year 1 or 2 level
Desirable criteria
- Experience of work in the UK
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ward based urological procedures - catheterisation / cannulations
Desirable criteria
- Computer Skills
- Surgical experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Core medical and surgical knowledge for safe medical practice
Desirable criteria
- On call experience; working in the NHS.
Qulalification
Essential criteria
- MBBS
- Eligibility for full GMC Registration
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduation MRCS part 1
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah White
- Job title
- Deputy General Manager, Urology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 2222
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