Fixed Term Consultant Urologist

1 week ago


Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

As a Consultant Urologist you will be joining a collegiate department focussed on providing the highest possible care for our patients. In a busy unit, you will work hand in hand with our outstanding Urology and Oncology Nurse Specialists to run our consultant lead team with the support of 2 Specialist Registrars and a Urology-facing CT2.

There are great opportunities to develop your specialist interest with our Urology Area Network partners at Addenbrookes hospital: to strengthen and develop patient pathways and to access specialist operating in a Tertiary Centre. This will be balanced with a strong core urology focus and on-call in a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking District General Hospital in a beautiful, vibrant town.

These posts are Fixed Term for 12 months

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification attached

Main duties of the job

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all urological share with colleague's responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Urology Department.Teaching and training of junior medical staff, nursing staff, and medical actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).To promote the development of multi-disciplinary teams and shared responsibility for the provision of care to develop innovative working practices, and to support the growing clinical contribution of non-medical work effectively within a team and communicate well with patients, General Practitioners and hospital ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their provide high quality General urology services and to develop these to meet future needsConsideration will be given to areas of interest including complex stone procedures (PCNL), female and functional, and male bladder outflow surgery. Opportunity to develop other areas of interest as they align with department needs will be see job description attached for full details.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and Personal Specification attached for full details.

Urology beds are shared with general surgery in two mixed-sex wards.

There is open access to paediatric beds. A limited paediatric emergency surgical urology service is provided by the team. The appointee will not be expected to cover any elective paediatric clinical activity.

The operating department comprises nine theatres, including three ultra-clean theatres and a recently upgraded recovery suite, together with an operating theatre dedicated to providing emergency services.

We offer LA trans-perineal prostate biopsies, green light laser and Holmium laser prostate surgery, Urolift and two 50W holmium lasers (one in day surgery). We are well equipped with new rigid and flexible ureteroscopes and a comprehensive selection of consumables.

Flexible cystoscopy (with state-of-the-art Olympus flexible cystoscopies), uro-dynamics, nurse-led and Consultant andrology clinics and intra-vesical chemotherapy clinics.

ESWL is provided by the regional mobile supplier and overseen by a Nurse Specialist with an associated Stone MDT.

Outreach clinics are held in the surrounding towns of Newmarket, Thetford and Sudbury. The new appointment would be expected to undertake outreach clinics to fit with the rest of the department after consultation.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

Full GMC Registration and hold a Licence to Practice, FRCS (Urol) or equivalent. An experienced Urological surgeon

Desirable

MD or MS or MSc or MBA CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Registrar of the GMC or be eligible for entry onto the register (within 6 months of obtaining CCT) at the time of interview or equivalent.

Previous Experience

Essential

Clinical training and experience in general urology equivalent to that required for a UK CCT

Desirable

Evidence of thorough and broad training in Urological Surgery Ability to develop a sub-speciality interest to complement the department. Validated logbook

Previous Training Management/Audit

Essential

Evidence of effective participation in clinical governance and audit

Desirable

Evidence of having instigated and designed audit protocols /activities

Academic Achievements Research/Publications

Essential

Evidence of completed and published research particularly in the area of urology.

Desirable

Evidence of having supervised and supported research students

Teaching

Essential

Evidence of commitment to teaching at a senior level Commitment to teaching clinical medical students and nursing staff

Desirable

"Teaching the Teachers to Teach" or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Thorough knowledge of urological disease and a wide experience of operative and non-operative management of this group of patients

Communication skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, clinical, scientific, technical and managerial colleagues. Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to organise work efficiently and effectively. A demonstrated ability to work flexibly in a team to share the clinical load. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by the following: - PLAB 2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.

Organisational skills

Essential

Interested in developing innovative ways of delivering patient care. Capacity to stimulate and accommodate colleagues.

Leadership skills

Desirable

Evidence of ability to manage staff

  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    As a Consultant Urologist you will be joining a collegiate department focussed on providing the highest possible care for our patients. In a busy unit, you will work hand in hand with our outstanding Urology and Oncology Nurse Specialists to run our consultant lead team with the support of 2 Specialist Registrars and a Urology-facing CT2. There are great...


  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term locum Consultant in Microbiology or Microbiology & Infectious Disease to join the friendly & forward-thinking Microbiology team at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.


  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two fixed term consultants to join our Emergency Department.Are you interested? Do you have outstanding Core Emergency Medicine skills? Do you have additional skills (or the desire to develop them) which could benefit a specific cohort of patients or a specific aspect of our organisation? Do you have a...


  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for a consultant colleague to join our Dermatology team. The appointee will work closely with our existing consultant dermatologists, our dermatology and skin cancer CNS's and the other teams within the Trust to deliver high quality dermatological care. The day to day work of the successful applicant will be located at the West Suffolk...


  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for a consultant colleague to join our Dermatology team. The appointee will work closely with our existing consultant dermatologists, our dermatology and skin cancer CNS's and the other teams within the Trust to deliver high quality dermatological care. The day to day work of the successful applicant will be located at the West Suffolk...


  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Atalian Servest Full time

    Job Reference: GRP/AH/17-01/790/4/RPJob Title: ReceptionistLocation: Bury St Edmunds - Applicants must have the right to work in the UKSalary: CompetitiveContract: 6 month contractHours per week: Monday - Friday hours per weekBusiness OverviewThe Atalian Servest workforce is made up of 30,000 passionate, responsive, and knowledgeable colleagues, all of whom...


  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary This post offers an exciting opportunity to join the West Suffolk Virtual Ward which is part of the national Virtual Wards programme, an exciting transformation in how care is planned and delivered in England. The Virtual Ward was established in West Suffolk in late November 2022 and has already cared for almost 1,000 adult patients with a...


  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Brown & Co Full time

    Brown&Co was formed in 1993 following a management buyout from Royal Life Estates. Since then the firm has grown substantially and today we are a leading provider of Agricultural Business Consultancy services to a broad, established and growing client base across the spectrum of private farming clients, together with institutional and corporate businesses....

  • Sales Consultant

    2 days ago


    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom David Lloyd Clubs Full time

    Sales Consultant : New Openings - Bury St Edmunds Would you like to join the largest Health and fitness operator in Europe, working with a passionate driven team with the will to win? We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Consultant to join our team, who will build a member base at our newest club from pre-sale and beyond. Our Sales Consultants will...

  • Minibus Driver

    1 week ago


    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Unity Schools Partnership Full time

    County Upper SchoolMinibus DriverContract: Fixed Term, Part Time (15 hours per week / 38 weeks per year, Hours 7.15 am am and 3.45 pm pM/Fixed term to 31st August 2024)Salary: Grade 3, SP4-6 (FTE £23,114 to £23,893 / Actual £7,835 to £8,099)Start date:ASAPJoin this happy and ambitious school and be part of the next stage of our journey.We are a key...


  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Unity Schools Partnership Full time

    Abbots GreenRelief Admin AssistantStart Date: ASAPSalary: Grade 2 SP 2 - £11.59 per hourJob type: Part time (20 hours per week working over 4 weeks)Job type:Fixed term - 4 weeksWe are seeking a Relief Administrative Assistant to join our office team for a fixed term period. This role has a varied workload and you will be involved in providing a range of...


  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Due to maternity leave within the team, an opportunity has arisen for a Recruitment Assistant within the Medical Staffing Team in the Human Resources Department. Fixed term until 31st August 2024.This autonomous and busy role will see you working as the Recruitment Assistant for Medical Staffing vacancies in the Trust.Typical duties within the role includes...


  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Reed Finance Full time

    Management Accountant - 6 -month fixed term contractThe role: Periodic Capex & R&M analysis & reviews Production of KPIs, financial reports and information relating to Capex Balance sheet reconciliations Control account ownership Fixed asset maintenance Development project spend analysis Liaising with Project Managed & Quantity Surveyors as required Control...


  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are delighted to be able to advertise a fixed term one year contract to cover maternity leave for our existing psychologist in Integrated Pain Management Service (IPMS) at WSFT.The Integrated Pain Management Service (IPMS) provides support for both inpatients and outpatients. Our outpatient service offers support for patients with long term chronic pain....

  • Youth Worker

    1 week ago


    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom KING EDWARD VI SCHOOL Full time

    King Edward VI School - Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3BH:£18,916 per annum (actual salary):- 37 hours per week:- Fixed term contract until 31 August 2024:- Reference: 9750:- Required to start ASAPThis is an opportunity to gain experience of working in a school setting. You will be supporting students within our internal Intervention Hub and working closely with...

  • Site Labourer

    1 week ago


    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom MMA Construction Plant Ltd Full time

    We are hiring CSCS carded labourers for a a full time postion based in Bury St EdmundsYou will need experience with manual handling and 2 checkable references.Rates are based on paye and umbrellaJob Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 8 weeksSalary: £13.00-£15.00 per hourBenefits: Onsite parkingSchedule: Day shiftWork Location: In person

  • Cook

    1 week ago


    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

    Do you have a passion for food? The National Trust is renowned for its food and hospitality. We run 185 cafes all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we'd love you to be a part of it.Benefits:We want to help you look after the things that matter to you, such as saving for your future, getting a discount on your weekly shop, or encouraging you to...

  • Care Coordinator

    1 week ago


    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are seeking a passionate, innovative individual to join our team as Care Coordinator on the Macmillan Day Unit at the West Suffolk Hospital. You will work within the Macmillan Day Unit undertaking receptionist and administrative support working closely with patients, carers and staff.Applicants should be able to demonstrate a passion for ensuring high...


  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Fulcrum Engineering Full time

    Fulcrum Engineering & TechnicalAre acting as an employment business on behalf of our Clients.We are recruiting personnel such as =Pipe Fitters/Welders/Coded Pipe WeldersWorking on fabrication of pipe work & supports.Installation & fitting of 2 to 6 inch pipe work, valves, supports.Setting up for welding to coded specs welding pipe with TIG mainly on...


  • Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Reed Full time

    Management Accountant at Company XYZContract Type: Fixed-term (6 months)Location: Bury St EdmundsWe are currently looking for a dedicated Management Accountant to join our client's team for a fixed-term of six months. As a key player, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely management accounts production and maintaining balance sheet...