Consultant Urologist with an interest in stone disease

The urology department is looking for a well-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their team. This post is designed to recruit a full-time consultant (10PA post) to provide a range of services in Urology (Outpatient, Diagnostic and Operative) including participation in a 1 in 11 on call rota covering the University Hospital site (there are no Urology inpatients at Rugby).

The principal objective of the post would be to reinforce the existing provision for the diagnosis and treatment of urinary stone disease - additional interests are welcomed.

University Hospital is a tertiary referral centre and provides a comprehensive urological service. We serve a population of in excess of 1 million people in Coventry & Warwickshire (in partnership with George Eliot and South Warwickshire Hospitals). University Hospital is also designated Trauma Centre. Its satellite hospital, St Cross Rugby is situated 10 miles east of University Hospital and delivers outpatient and day case urology services.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will work in conjunction with the existing urologists to provide a sustainable service for the treatment of Urinary stone disease.
• The post would involve taking part in the on-call services for urology on a 1 in 11 basis (Category A).
• The job plan will typically comprise of 7.5 direct clinical care programmed activities (PAs) and 1.5 supporting professional activities (SPAs) as outlined in the sample timetable given below which includes on call commitment (1 programmed activity).
• Opportunities to increase SPA allocation (up to 2.5SPAs) by participating in non-clinical duties such as teaching and research will be discussed at the job plan review six months after the commencement of the appointment.

About us:

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities:

As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all, we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi.

You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential for this post.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Essential: Meets all Essential; Desirable: Meets all Desirable.
• Training (abilities/skills) and Experience: Essential: General Urology surgical experience; Expertise in treatment of urinary stone disease from prior appointments; Independent care of General Urological emergencies. Desirable: Higher training/specialist interest in Urinary stone disease.
• Teaching/ Educational Experience: Essential: Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors; Ability to design and deliver effective presentations/teaching; Commitment to continuing medical education; Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students. Desirable: Formal teaching qualification; Teaching innovation.
• Clinical Governance: Essential: Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice; Understanding of the Clinical Governance process; Undertaken a complete audit cycle; National and International presentations. Desirable: Published research in peer-reviewed journal; Successful grant application; Completed Research projects.
• Management and Leadership: Essential: Understanding of the concepts of management; Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others; Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service; Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines; Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting times/lists; Competent in basic information technology. Desirable: Management of service development and reconfiguration.
• Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours: Essential: Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.