Job summary
- Main area
- Urology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 390-SUR-SO-5128
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £109,725 - £139,882 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant - Urologist
Consultant
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
We are looking for a consultant urologist confident to carry out general urology duties with additional subspecialty interests to complement the department and experience with stone and laser treatments, with an interest in bladder cancer. Participation in local cancer and endourology MDT meetings will occur weekly. There are opportunities to develop stone surgery, novel BPH treatments, endoscopic management of bladder tumours, including TULA, and advanced diagnostics.
Our Southend site the regional complex Urology cancer centre and both Broomfield and Southend have Da Vinci robot systems.
So, if you are looking for a role that allows you to innovate, please apply today.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in professional medical responsibilities and training of the junior medical staff.
The consultants are the senior members of the Trust’s medical team, and in this role, they have responsibility for providing a complete urology service, as well as training and education to the junior medical and other staff, as required.
Consultant medical staff are expected to be involved with the General Manager and Clinical Director in the compilation, implementation and monitoring of the business plan for the urology service.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description but duties will include:
To provide clinical care for patients referred to Urology at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
To contribute to the development, compliance and professional requirements of Trust priorities and policies.
To actively participate in the supervision and training of a multidisciplinary work force in the Urology Department.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; or clear plan to obtain.
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- ATLS certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the speciality
- Comprehensive knowledge in the speciality and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable criteria
- Subspecialist interest in bladder cancer and Paediatrics
Teaching Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualification
Research/Audit Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
- Evidence of audit.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable criteria
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Masters or PhD qualification
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Constance Avey
- Job title
- Service Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07587161351
- Additional information
Mr Nuttall's contact email address:- [email protected]
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