Job Summary
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a specialty doctor position in the field of Urology, collaborating with a welcoming and supportive team. This role encompasses various responsibilities, including on-call duties, participation in surgical procedures, and providing assistance to clinicians during clinic sessions.
Main Duties of the Job
We are seeking a dedicated individual to become a valued member of our team. This role includes on-call responsibilities and involves performing clinical duties across our various locations.
The post holder will also have the opportunity to participate in medical audits and ongoing medical education, focusing on self-development and maintaining professional accreditation.
Regular appraisals will be conducted by the lead responsible for these services to foster professional growth.
Job Responsibilities
* Delivering a Comprehensive Outpatient Service: Delivering a comprehensive outpatient service, including assistance in new patient clinics and follow-up clinics under the guidance of their assigned consultant.
* Providing High-Quality Patient Care: Providing high-quality patient care through peri-operative visits and ward rounds, actively supporting their designated consultant during surgical procedures.
* Participating in the SAS Grade On-Call Roster: Participating in the SAS grade on-call roster, with a 1:6 frequency.
* Leading Role in Clinical Management: Taking a leading role in the clinical management of patients, ensuring their well-being and optimal care.
* Effective Handover of Patient Care: Practicing effective handover of patient care to ensure seamless transitions.
* Completing Patient Summaries: Completing patient summaries within 24 hours of anticipated discharge for all admissions.
* Multidisciplinary Team Meetings: Engaging in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, which involves preparing and presenting cases during the weekly cancer multidisciplinary team gathering.
* Clinical Audits: Participating in clinical audits and showcasing evidence-based practice when applicable.
* Advancement of Services: Playing a role in the advancement of services within specific areas of interest and expertise.
* Ongoing Medical Education: Actively partaking in ongoing medical education. Completing personal appraisals and job planning as part of the revalidation process.
Person Specification
Essential / Desirable
Essential
* GMC Registration: Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice MRCS or evidence of working towards MRCS or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification.
* Ability to Work in a Multidisciplinary Environment: Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment.
* Well-Developed Communication Skills: Well-developed communication skills.
* Experience of Supervising Junior Medical Staff: Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
* Leadership Skills: Evidence of leadership skills.
Desirable
* FRCS (Urol) or FEBU: FRCS (Urol) or FEBU.
* Experience of Urology: Experience of Urology at specialty doctor or registrar level.