Trust Resident Doctor ST3/4 (MN37), Urology

Job responsibilities

Post holder will partake in a 1‑in‑7 Registrar of the week rota (0800‑1700) along with a Consultant of the Week, two Urology SHOs covering wards and emergency department, one FY1 and one Physician Assistant.

The overnight and weekend on‑call shifts are organised on a 1‑in‑7, 24/7 middle‑grade rota compliant with the EWTD and the 2018 Junior Doctors Contract.

Work will include rotating with seven consultants across theatre, outpatient clinics, endoscopy, prostate biopsy clinics and lithotripsy at Watford General, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans City.

Mandatory experience with performing flexible cystoscopy (either with a trainer unscrubbed or independently) is required.

This role is ideal for progression to higher specialist urological training and offers the opportunity to develop a broad range of urological procedures, including flexible cystoscopy, prostate biopsies, lithotripsy, and management of urological emergencies.

The department is busy but friendly, welcoming, and committed to training.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Confirmed GMC registration to cover the scope of employment
• M.B.B.S or Equivalent
• MRCS Part 1 and/or 2

Desirable

• Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
• Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)

Knowledge

Essential

• Competent in basic urological procedures

Desirable

• Logbook shows exposure to urological surgery

Experience

Essential

• Experience in UK Hospital
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Understands current clinical issues in specialty
• Aware of own limitations, consultants, senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
• Understands the confidentiality and data protection
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
• Understands the principles of clinical governance – ensures patients are not put at risk

Benefits

Flexible working options including variations in hours and remote working are available. The department also promotes staff wellbeing, development and encourages innovation in clinical care.

Equal Opportunity

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance, please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving, please tick Member of the Armed Forces Community on the application form.

Job reference: 360-B-11297

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