Consultant - Urology

Desirable

• Higher degree (e.g. MSc, MD, PhD)

Experience

Essential

• Working within a Urology team in a District General Hospital
• Working unsupervised during operating lists covering the spectrum of general Urology cases

Desirable

• Experience at the leave of a Consultant Urological Surgeon

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changes in local demand and clinical practice
• Evidence of being able to take initiative and lead junior members of the team and experience of supervising junior
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and staff
• Evidence of leadership skills

Training

Essential

• To have had supervised training in a Urological Department / s for a minimum of 5 years

Research and Development

Essential

• Understanding of research methodology and ethics

Desirable

• Evidence of peer reviewed publications

Teaching

Essential

• Commitment to teaching undergraduates, postgraduates, nursing and allied health professionals

Desirable

• Experience of problem based learning
• Evidence of participation in educational skills training

Management

Essential

• Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS Consultants
• Ability to communicate and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals
• Evidence of commitment to audit
• Involvement in service development
• Computer skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good organisation skills including the ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to travel as required

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