Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Locum Consultant Urologist to join Bristol NHS Foundation Trust working across Southmead and Weston General Hospital. This post will focus on providing general/andrology and penile cancer services.

Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the postholder is absent.

The work of the BUI is delivered across 2 sites (Southmead Hospital & Weston General Hospital). The postholder is expected to deliver care on both/either site according to their agreed job plan and the need of the service.

The postholder will be expected to provide general/andrology and penile cancer services including diagnostic services. Support and mentoring will be provided where required.

As part of the division's target to expand theatre usage and improve theatre utilisation, the postholder, with other consultants, will provide flexible theatre cover as part of their weekly programmed activities

The post holder may be asked to contribute to the on call consultant and consultant of the week rota including out of hours cover based at Southmead Hospital with an in reach transfer model from Weston General Hospital where necessary.

The post-holder will work a flexible Job Plan of 10 PA per week to help the department achieve its targets in both cancer and non-cancer urology.

Clinical Governance & Audit
The post-holder will be required to take part in Clinical Governance and Audit activities for the department and wider division as part of their core SPA allocation. The Trust has an audit department which supports and monitors such activity.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for our Patients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for our Population
• Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance

Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• FRCS (or equivalent) Maintain Full registration with the GMC
• Must have CCT in Urology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment
• Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)

Training And Experience
Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of Benign andrology and penile cancer

Desirable

• Fellowship Training

Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
• Experience in audit project and written up Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
• Knowledge of political context within which we operate

Desirable

• Completion of a general management course or programme.

Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential

• Proven teaching ability.
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under graduates & postgraduates

Desirable

• Proven track record in research. Willingness to undertake further research.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
• Ability to teach effectively Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

Communication skills
Essential

• Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues
• An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes circumstances to others. under stressful
• Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write and present management reports as required

Other
Essential

• Must reside within 30 minutes or ten miles from the principle place of work
• Must hold the appropriate Home Office work / residence status in order to provide work in the UK

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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).

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