Consultant Urological Surgeon with interest in Paediatric Urology

Job Summary The successful candidate will join an expert and friendly multidisciplinary team in providing Urology Services for a wide catchment area. The post holder will take part in a 10 Cat A on‑call rota alongside consultants. Contribution to an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota is core to this role. We are in the Urology Area Network with Royal Stoke University Hospital and there is a well‑established specialist MDT between two hospitals held virtually via MS Teams. Da Vinci Robots are in place in both hospitals and prostatectomy services are available on both sites. Successful candidate is expected to have some sessions at Royal Stoke University Hospital. There is a well‑established stone service supported by a dedicated interventional radiologist for percutaneous surgery, flexible video uretero‑renoscopes with a stone laser and mobile lithotripter. Responsibilities To be responsible and work independently for the continuing care of patients alongside consultant staff. To participate in the top tier of the urology on‑call 1 in 10 rota. To work independently caring for patients with urological complaints, caring out a mixture of emergency and elective care. To participate in audit and governance and support the training of junior medical staff and other staffing groups that care for our patients. To carry out appropriate administrative duties in support of clinical commitments. To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients. To have excellent team‑working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi‑professional team. To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners. To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways. A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full‑time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external, and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities. For a full‑time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro‑rata for a part‑time post) as: 7.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care – includes theatres, MDT, clinics, admin on‑call activity (predictable and unpredictable emergency work) as well as travel between sites where required; 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) – includes CPD, audit, teaching and research; 1 PA for the 1 in 10 emergency on‑call commitments. The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan. All newly‑appointed Consultants at the Trust will be supported with an induction to their new surroundings and supported with mentorship to meet their individual needs. As a consultant you join the consultant body and working together at this senior level you will foster good team working and equality. Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full‑time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with other consultant colleagues. Qualifications – Essential MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification FRCS (Urol) or equivalent Qualifications – Desirable MD or PhD Entry Criteria – Essential Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register in Urology via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) Evidence of achievement of competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice. 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Contact Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ #J-18808-Ljbffr