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Job summary

Main area
Surgery
Grade
Consultant
Contract
24 months (Fixed term for 24 months with the plan to go out permanently after this period)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
408-24-1117
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge
Town
Wirral
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/11/2024 23:59

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Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Locum Consultant Surgeon - Urology

Consultant

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria 

Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:

UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.

To find out why you should apply for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, please view our video and listen to what our staff say working at WUTH is really like: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

 

Job overview

Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) Urology Team currently has 9.5 WTE Urology consultants. The WUTH Urology Team has an exciting opportunity for a new consultant to join our team on a locum 2 year/24 month period.

We are looking for Robotic Urological Surgeons to work as part of the team and supplement sub specialty interests within the department. Interests in developing daycase robotic surgical treatments. 

We seek a values driven Consultant who will assist in continuing to deliver excellent care to our patients. The successful candidates will be able to develop strong relationships internally and with a wide range of external stakeholders. We are interested in hearing from experienced clinical leaders who share our values and ambition and who are excited by the opportunity to help shape a vibrant health and care economy.

Main duties of the job

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

  1. To always, comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time.
  2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained.
  3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with the Clinical Director.
  4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
  5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction.
  6. To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
  7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of all patients under your care.
  8. To work flexibly with colleagues to meet the needs of the service and achieve trust and national targets.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant  position available at WUTH.

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to manage a full range of urological emergencies
  • Ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a full range of Urological disorders
  • Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
  • Understanding of the clinical governance process
  • Competent in basic IT skills
  • Clinical and sub-speciality education and training
  • Awareness of health service reforms and issues across the healthcare economy
Desirable criteria
  • Fellowship or additional post CCT experience is desirable

Qualifications/ Eligibility

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration
  • FRCS(Urol) or equivalent
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via CCT or CESR (CP).
  • Proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
  • CESR
Desirable criteria
  • Further higher degree MD or PhD

Management and Administrative

Essential criteria
  • Ability to lead, communicate liaise and negotiate with others
  • Willingness to support the efficient and smooth running of the specialist service
  • Ability to motivate, innovate and support stall of all disciplines
  • Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainees and other doctors
  • Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
Desirable criteria
  • Formal Management qualification and/or relevant experience

Teaching and Training

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to continuing medical education
  • Experience of supervising foundation year trainees or equivalent
  • Ability to organise and participate in teaching and training of undergraduate and post graduate students
  • Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other healthcare professionals
Desirable criteria
  • Formal qualification in medical training

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • Ability toundertake complete Audit cycle
  • Ability to undertake multidisciplinary audit
  • Demonstrate experience in clinical research and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
  • Knowledge of Clinical governance issues
  • Interest and awareness of research methodology
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant publications in peer reviewed journals

Communication Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Demonstration of the Trusts values and behaviours
  • Enquiring critical approach to work
  • Excellent interpersonal qualities
  • Credible and persuasive presence amongst clinical and management colleagues
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Ability to work within multi - disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local, regional or national level

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Nambirajan
Job title
Clinical Director for Urology and Head and Neck
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 678 5111
Additional information

Contact number - 0151 678 5111 x7881

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