Consultant Urologist

Job summary

The Urology services of Northern Care alliance are evolving toward a fully integrated single service. Currently the service is based on two hubs which are Oldham Royal (NCA East) and Salford Royal (NCA West). The service supports a population of approximately 800,000 and provides most subspecialty work for this population.

This post is for a Consultant Urological Surgeon to be based at The Royal Oldham Hospital (elective in-patients and on-call) with clinical commitments at Rochdale Infirmary (day case and diagnostics). The post holder may be required to work on other trust sites asper the directorate needs or the incumbent's subspecialist interest.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide demonstrable expertise in Urology in order to deliver a high-quality independent service.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with other consultants and members of the wide multi-disciplinary team to develop Urology services for the local population of approximately 800,000.

The appointment to this post has these main aims:

To join a team that provides comprehensive consultant-based patient-centred Management of Urology. To contribute to the continuing development of the department throughout a period of significant change for the directorate The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department. To examine and treat patients on the shop floor of the Department. To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff To carry out ward rounds To carry out hot week and in reach services to ensure that all our patients have a timely senior review and management plan. To participate in an out of hours on call rota and 7-day ward reviews. Participate in a rota which triages urgent and routine referrals to maximise outpatient capacity.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

Person Specification

Legal requirment

Essential

Inclusion on the Specialist Register / Admission to the Register within 6 months of interview Full registration with the General Medical Council Licensed to practice with the GMC

Professional Qualifications

Essential

FRCS(Urol) or equivalent Completion of CCT/higher specialist training or equivalent in Urology, or within 6 months of CCT

Desirable

Higher degree Higher qualification in management Experience in Management & leadership Involvement in quality improvement initiatives Higher qualification in Education

Training and Clinical Experience

Essential

Clinical experience and expertise in Core and General Urology Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up-to-date with medical advances. Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice

Desirable

Sub-speciality training or defined interest

Research, Innovation & QI

Essential

Significant research experience with relevant presentations and publications A higher research degree

Desirable

Active involvement in trial recruitment

Teaching

Essential

Credentialed for clinical supervision.

Desirable

Credentialed for educational supervision. Evidence of effective teaching and training

IT skills

Essential

Core IT skills required to deliver educational intervention

Personal Skills

Essential

Developing Team and Partnership Working Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands. Flexible and adaptable to change. Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with people Is able to create a vision for the department Is able to lead and drive change Can help create a culture of innovation and improvement

Communication

Essential

Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information Is able to influence and persuade effectively

Performing Efficiently and Effectively

Essential

Ensure delivery of a quality service Able to implement policies and plans Effectively review and allocate resources Review and manage progress Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture Accountable for performance of self and others Able to develop and recognise the performance of others

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