Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Urology at Leicester General Hospital as a Specialty Doctor. The post is designed to offer a flexible and supportive working environment, with a combination of fixed clinical sessions alongside the opportunity to contribute to service delivery through cross-cover of colleagues' sessions.
The successful candidate will participate in the Urology on-call rota (1:9), providing support for adult emergency urological care across the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The on-call service is structured to ensure robust consultant support, enabling the delivery of safe, high-quality care for patients presenting with acute urological conditions.
You will work closely with the on-call consultant and the wider multidisciplinary team, playing a key role in maintaining high clinical standards, patient safety, and effective service delivery across the pathway.
This is a 12-month fixed-term post, offering an excellent opportunity to develop clinical experience within a busy and progressive urology service.
Main duties of the job
The appointee would be expected to perform the duties as laid down in the job plan which will consist of 8 clinical sessions 1 administration & 1 educational session. The timetable will be totally flexible and the successful candidate may be asked, at short notice, to perform a different duty, e.g. theatre session instead of a clinic, when service needs dictate.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to inpatient theatre activity for Urology
To contribute to the day case surgery theatre activity for Urology.
To undertake general and subspecialty urology outpatient clinics at Leicester General Hospital. To be able to work towards independently operating on the following:
Peno-scrotal surgery (circumcision, vasectomy, hydrocele correction, epididymal cyst excision)
TURBT
TURP
Flexible Cystoscopy
TRUS Biopsy
Uro-Dynamic Study
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- MRCS (or equivalent FRCS)
Desirable
- Intercalated Honours Bsc
- MD/MS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be as a trainee in Urology, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Ability to work unsupervised in urology. Awareness of constraints, risks and potential complications of management
- Documented competencies in key areas of basic specialist practice.
- Ability to record accurate and complete medical notes Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice Show career progression, by posts obtained during training to date
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to specialty
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of good relationships, empathy, kindness and good communication with patients
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- Good communication skills Insight into personal limitations and willingness to accept appropriate criticism
- Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership qualities
Audit
Essential
- Understanding the principles of audit
- Evidence of personal audit of own surgical outcomes
- Experience in, evidence of and commitment to medical audit.
- Willingness to lead in audit and clinical governance issues
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit projects
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research principles and scientific method An interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
Desirable
- Publication in peer reviewed journal
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
- Research publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates Appraisal and assessment skills Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching Post Graduate qualification in medical education
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
LE5 4PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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