Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will take part in outpatient clinics and routine inpatient care as directed. You will also be responsible for helping run the haematuria, prostate assessment and emergency follow up clinics. The emergency on call rota (non-resident) will be part of your remit. Assistance in operating theatres (both inpatient and outpatient) will be programmed into your timetable. Urological emergencies may need operative management and you will be expected to arrange urgent theatre slots and ensure that patients are adequately prepared.

In addition to this you will be expected to attend the weekly Urology Multidisciplinary Meeting and Department Academic Meetings. The weekly Major Trauma Meeting is optional.

The post holder will be trained to perform core urological procedures. A regular undergraduate teaching session will be timetabled.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

All employees must hold an ' Apply' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

Person specification

Qualification
Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCS
• Full registration with the GMC and licence to practice

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of excellence in training (e.g. medical school projects & prizes, post-graduate qualifications)

Skills and knowledge
Essential criteria

• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
• Understanding of the principles of medical audit
• Clear understanding of clinical risk management

Desirable criteria

• Previous involvement in research project(s)

Training and Experience
Essential criteria

• Core trainee experience or equivalent in Urology/General Surgery
• Experience of and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Previous experience in Urological surgery
• Experience in day to day organisation of urology services in a busy hospital
• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints

Desirable criteria

• Experience in day to day in a NHS organisation