Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious surgeon to join the growing Bath Urology team on a 12 month Locum basis.

The post holder would become part of a team of Consultant Urological Surgeons that work very well together in a supportive environment. All Consultants contribute to the general urological workload and 2ww service.

The Urology Unit is an integrated outpatient facility comprising 6 consulting rooms, quiet room, a new dedicated flexible cystoscopy/minor-ops suite with decontamination facilities, urodynamics room, LATP Biopsy room and staff offices. There is a dedicated urology inpatient theatre in the main theatre block. The unit deals with a broad range of Urological problems.

The successful candidate will be part of a busy department offering a comprehensive Urology service delivered by 9 Consultants, two Speciality Trainees from the Severn Deanery, three Clinical Fellows, and three F1/2 doctors.  Ward and emergency support is also provided by four designated WTE Urology Nurse Practitioners. The department additionally has six specialist urology nurses and five Uro-oncology CNSs. 

Candidates should be on or eligible for inclusion onto the GMC Specialist Register for urology, be within 6 months of their expected date of obtaining a CCT (or equivalent) at the time of the interview or be pursuing a future CESR application.
 

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties:  

The holder of this post will be a  Locum Consultant Urological Surgeon. All Consultants contribute to the general urological workload and 2ww service. In addition to providing these core urology services, the successful applicant will be encouraged to develop a specialist interest according to the needs of the department and to complement the existing consultant body. Opportunities exist for developing and supporting the stone service, expanding the portfolio of minimally invasive treatments for benign prostate disease, prostate cancer diagnostics and paediatric urology.

The post will be based at the RUH Bath and surrounding peripheral hospitals. The holder will participate in audit and directorate meetings and undertake administrative duties as required by the Lead Clinician of Urology.
A commitment to maintain professional expertise by attendance at meetings and courses is expected, and completion of diaries for CPD is essential.  It is also essential that you have an annual appraisal.

An interest in research and teaching is expected with participation in projects, courses, etc. to enhance the standing and role of the Department and Trust. Links have been established with the University of Bath. 

Attendance at, and organisation of, meetings is mandatory (MDT, departmental and governance). 

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be  in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.