Job summary
This is a 10 month, fixed term post for a Trust Resident Doctor ST1/2 (MN35). The Main duties of the post will involve seeing, diagnosing, and treating Urology patients, referring to other clinicians or general practitioners where appropriate and theatre.

You will be expected to work closely with appropriate nursing, professional, technical, administrative and support staff.

You will be responsible jointly with the Registrars for ensuring high standard of care is delivered to patients. In particular, the teams should organised themselves such that twice-daily review of patients occurs at Watford General Hospital.

You will be responsible for ensuring adequate clinical notes are made in accordance with good medical practice.

You may, on occasions, be asked to assist in the teaching of medical students.

Main duties of the job
Junior doctors are required to perform duties over and above their contracted hours in occasional emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the Clinical Director of the service.

It has been agreed with the profession and the Department of Health that these additional commitments are exceptional and juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for a prolonged period or on a regular basis.

About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick 'Member of the Armed Forces Community' on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job responsibilities
You will be required to work to a 1:12 joint General Surgery/Urology on-call duty rota, which will be produced in advance and will include prospective cover for annual leave for colleagues. During 0800-2000, 7 days per week, this rota will have 2 resident doctors covering either General Surgery or Urology. Out of these hours there will be 1 resident doctor to cover.

Person Specification
Education and qualifications:

• Confirmed GMC registration to cover the scope of employment
• M.B.B.S or Equivalent

Desirable:

• Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
• MRCS Part 1 and/or 2 Other degrees e.g. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent)

Knowledge:

• Competent in basic urological procedures

Experience:

• Experience in UK Hospital
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Understands current clinical issues in specialty
• Aware of own limitations, knows when to ask for help
• Understands the confidentiality and data protection
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
• Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk

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.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.