Consultant Urologist - General and Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

The post-holder will provide high-quality, evidence-based urological care to patients referred to the Bristol Urological Institute, with particular responsibility for general/core urology and the management of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. They will undertake outpatient clinics, diagnostic and surveillance cystoscopy, day-case and inpatient procedures, and elective operating appropriate to their agreed job plan and areas of expertise. The post-holder will work closely with colleagues across the BUI to ensure effective continuity of care and timely access to appropriate investigation and treatment.

The post holder will contribute to the non-muscle invasive bladder cancer service and the wider urological cancer pathway, including the assessment and management of patients with suspected and established bladder cancer. They will participate in relevant multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the development of high-quality, patient-centred bladder cancer pathways. The post holder will also contribute to fast-track and diagnostic clinics. Appropriate support and mentoring will be provided where required, particularly in relation to the development of specific aspects of the post.

The post holder will undertake operative urology and contribute flexibly to the delivery of additional theatre capacity. As part of the BUIs programme to maximise theatre utilisation and improve access to surgery, the post-holder will participate in flexible theatre cover within their programmed activities. This will support the delivery of cancer and waiting-time targets and allow the service to respond to changing clinical demand.

The post holder will participate on the consultant on-call rota, including out-of-hours responsibilities, on a pro-rata basis. They will provide senior clinical leadership and decision making for patients under their care and, when undertaking on call will support the wider urology service across the relevant BUI sites.

The post-holder will be expected to work collaboratively with consultant colleagues, residents, nursing, administrative and allied health professional teams and other clinical services to ensure safe, effective and efficient patient care. They will contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities within the service and will be expected to participate in the development and implementation of departmental and Trust policies and clinical pathways. It is expected that the post holder will be involved with departmental leadership roles.

The BUI is a major teaching and training centre, and the post-holder will contribute to the education and supervision of undergraduate medical students, postgraduate trainees and other members of the multidisciplinary team. There will be opportunities to contribute to research, innovation and academic activity within the Institute, and the post-holder will be encouraged to develop areas of clinical or academic interest in keeping with the needs of the service.

The post-holder will undertake duties at both Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital in accordance with their agreed job plan and the requirements of the service. They will contribute to the continued development of an integrated urology service across both sites and will support the delivery of consistent standards of clinical care throughout the BUI.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

Qualifications & Training

Essential: - Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Or Within 12 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview

Desirable: - Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential: - Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty; - Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable: - Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Research

Essential: - Knowledge of the principles involved in research; - Evidence of involvement in research

Desirable: - Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD; - Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

Teaching and Training

Essential: - Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's; - Experience of supervising trainees; - Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable: - Formal teaching/ education qualification; - Educational Supervisor training completed

Management & Leadership

Desirable: - oEvidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential: - Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances; - Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable: - Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels; - Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

Essential: - Meets professional health requirements; - Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role