Consultant in Urology

£96,963 - £128,841

Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at NHS Dumfries and Galloway. They wish to appoint a dynamic Consultant to support the development of the Urology service based at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. The main aspects of the role will include:

• Provision of outpatient, inpatient, day case and diagnostic services
• Provision of emergency services in-hours and the option to join the regional on-call aligned to NHS Lothian
• Clinical audit
• Weekly multi-disciplinary meetings Junior medical support is provided by the Foundation Doctors within the surgical disciplines, two middle grade Urologists, a Nurse Consultant, UroOncology clinical nurse specialists and a trainee ANP.

What’s in it for you? 

• £96,963 - £128,841
• NHS Pension scheme
• 6 weeks annual leave dependant on experience pro rata plus 10 public holidays pro rata. Entitlement to 30 days study leave over a 3 year period.
• Relocation Package: We offer a supportive and flexible package to help with the cost of relocating.
• Accommodation: Single accommodation is available for the first 12 weeks of employment.
• International Candidates: We are a Tier 2 sponsorship employer and as such, welcome applications from international candidates.
• Various community groups, social gatherings and opportunities to meet other people within our region. For example, the Dumfries Multicultural Association is an active group in the local area. Furthermore, you will find activities and events in the towns and villages of Dumfries & Galloway are very welcoming to new members of the community.

Main duties of the job

• The consultant job plan is flexible and open to negotiation on appointment. The job plan will be offered on a 10 PA contract (the balance between direct clinical care and supporting professional activities will be discussed and agreed between the Board and the successful applicant).
• Discussion on the job plan will include the provision of: Theatre sessions / Outpatient clinics / Cystoscopy sessions / Attendance at MDT / Ward round/Clinical admin / SPA.
• Clinical commitments are flexible to cover essential services during colleagues’ leave. The final job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate on appointment. The post-holder will be expected to take part in the supervision and training of medical students, junior medical and other professional staff and clinical audit.
• The successful candidate is required to work within the local management structure and co-operate with other professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of the service and will take part, with other consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
• Subject to the provision of terms and conditions of service, the postholder is required to observe the organisation’s agreed Policies and Procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the Standing Orders and Financial Instructions of the organisation.
• The postholder is required to ensure that there are adequate arrangements in place for hospital staff involved in the care of patients for contacting him/her when necessary.
• The postholder is required to comply with the Organisation’s and the Department’s Standing Operating Procedures including Health and Safety Policies.
• The post-holder will be professionally accountable to the Clinical 6 Director.
• The post-holder will be managerially responsible to the Divisional Manager.
• The post holder will join a 1 in 2 On-Call Rota

Working for our organisation

It is an exciting time in Dumfries and Galloway as the new District General Hospital opened in December 2017.  The hospital is based on the western outskirts of the town. The new hospital will ensure NHS Dumfries and Galloway staff are able to continue to provide high quality clinical care to the population of Dumfries and Galloway in a modern environment. 

The region offers beautiful countryside, from rugged cliffs and sandy beaches to forests, hills and rolling plains. There is a wide range of activities on offer, with water sports, fishing, birdwatching, golf, mountain-biking or cycling along the network of rural roads and much more.  House prices are low, schools are good and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle.

About you / Person Specification:

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• GMC Registered with Licence to Practice
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
• Appropriate Royal College Membership
• Eligibility to Work in the UK
• CCT or within 6 months of certificate or experience as established Consultant
• Organisational awareness
• Ability to make decisions
• Apply knowledge and evidence
• Ability to improve services through change
• Experience of Teaching and training Undergraduate/ Postgraduate and Junior Medical Staff
• Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
• Research/critical review of literature.
• Publications in the last five years. 9 Audit
• Evidence of participation in audit.

So if you are a Medical Consultant with experience or an interest in Urology, who is proactive and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! Contact Indigo Healthcare on 0330 123 9665 to speak with the team.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.