Locum Consultant Urological Surgeon

The new appointee will be expected to have a broad understanding of urological diseases and their treatment, and it is hoped that he/she would have a specialist interest which links well with existing post holders.

On call 1:6 with prospective cover for urological emergencies including children over the age of 3 years old with acute scrotal pain. Intermediate cover in hours is provided by either the Urology speciality Registrar or CT2 in Urology. Intermediate cover outof hours is provided either by surgical registrars or core trainee or FY2 with preregistration house surgeons on the general surgery/urology rotation providing 1st on call.

To develop, implement and refine joint care protocols based on evidence-based practice. To conduct patient management in line with such protocols.

To work with colleagues to audit activity and undertake research to ensure uniformly high standard of care.

To participate in the teaching of undergraduates and other professional groups and to provide clinical supervision and training of junior hospital doctors.

To participate in continuing professional development activities and in the Trusts appraisal and assessment processes, which include formal annual appraisal, and in revalidation.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

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.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply by submitting your CV for any post you are interested in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.