Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Urology

Job description

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated ST3+ level Urology trainee or equivalent overseas-trained urologist to join a high-volume tertiary Urology Unit at The Royal London Hospital. The post is designed to provide advanced clinical and operative experience in Robotic Urology, Upper Tract Surgery, Endourology and minimally invasive techniques while contributing to a busy emergency and elective urology service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with nationally recognised consultants in robotic and upper tract surgery and will gain structured exposure to robotic-assisted pyeloplasty, partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, nephroureterectomy and reconstructive procedures using the Da Vinci Xi robotic platform.

The fellowship offers opportunities to develop operative autonomy, participate in multidisciplinary cancer care, undertake clinical research, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and gain experience in leadership, education and service development.

The post is initially for 12 months with the possibility of extension to 24 months by mutual agreement.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

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Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) recognised by the GMC
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• MRCS or equivalent postgraduate surgical qualification

Desirable criteria

• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent recognised urological qualification
• Higher degree (MD, MSc, MRes, PhD or equivalent)
• Completion of Advanced Urology Training Modules

Experience

Essential criteria

• ST3+ level competency in Urology or equivalent overseas experience
• Demonstrable experience in emergency and elective urological practice
• Competence in the assessment and management of acute urological emergencies
• Experience managing critically ill surgical patients
• Fully competent in general urology procedures and perioperative care
• Experience assisting with laparoscopic and/or robotic surgery
• Experience in endourological procedures including ureteric stenting, ureteroscopy and stone management
• Evidence of safe and effective clinical decision-making

Desirable criteria

• Fellowship-level experience in Endourology, Robotics or Laparoscopy
• Experience as robotic bedside assistant
• Console experience using the Da Vinci robotic platform
• Experience managing renal cancer, upper tract cancer or complex stone pathways
• Experience coordinating specialist referral pathways

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Sound theoretical knowledge of urology and general surgery
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality improvement methodologies
• Understanding of NHS structures, patient safety and risk management principles
• Knowledge of current urological guidelines and evidence-based practice

Desirable criteria

• Completion of recognised laparoscopic or robotic surgery courses
• Knowledge of enhanced recovery pathways
• Understanding of cancer waitingtime targets and elective recovery programs

Skills and Operative Skills

Essential criteria

• Competence in common urological procedures including flexible cystoscopy, suprapubic catheterisation, ureteric stenting and scrotal surgery
• Ability to independently assess and prioritise emergency referrals
• Ability to manage elective and emergency operating lists under consultant supervision

Desirable criteria

• Experience performing laparoscopic procedures
• Robotic bedside assistant certification
• Experience in robotic console training
• Experience in PCNL, laser stone surgery and advanced endourology

Research, Audit and Teaching

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement projects
• Commitment to teaching and professional development

Desirable criteria

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Presentations at regional, national or international meetings
• Participation in research projects

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Professional, reliable and patient-centred approach
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Willingness to participate in cross-site working and on-call commitments

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates leadership in service development or innovation initiatives

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to receive and give feedback in line with organisations values

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of Cancer and elective care pathways

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Health NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.

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