Trust Doctor in Urology ST3+ - Worthing, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Job Summary

• Looking for a registrar to join our cohesive Urology team for a 3-month fixed term contract at Worthing Hospital.
• Minimal Urology experience required - 6 months at CT2 level in Urology sufficient. The successful applicant will be on-call for Urology at registrar level covering St Richards and Worthing hospitals.
• The Urology department at University Hospitals Sussex provides Urological Services for a population of 450,000 in West Sussex.
  The department has in-patients at Worthing and St Richard's with access to theatre and clinic facilities at St. Richard's, Worthing, and Southlands Hospitals.
• At Worthing Hospital, there are purpose-built outpatient and dedicated endoscopy units. Theatre facilities are available for short stay and major surgical procedures for Urology patients.

Main Duties of the Job

• Part of a busy, cohesive DGH department, running outpatient clinics, theater sessions, participating in daily ward rounds, teaching juniors, and attending MDTs.
• Good communication, leadership, and managerial skills are essential, with a willingness to learn and grow.

About Us

• At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we aim to create an inclusive environment that puts the Patient First, reflected in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
• Staff well-being is a priority, evident through our extensive Wellbeing Programme designed to support our team.
• As a leader in healthcare research, we prioritize learning, teaching, and training to help our staff reach their full potential.

Job Responsibilities

• Assigned educational supervisor for monitoring and aiding progression.
• On-call duties at Urology Registrar level, clinical responsibilities, teaching, research participation, and administrative tasks.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

• Basic medical degree
• Postgraduate qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Effective communication skills

Desirable

• Experience as registrar in cardiac surgery

Knowledge

Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside the specialty

Organization and Planning

Essential

• Experience working in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of NHS/Clinical governance/Resource constraints

Desirable

• Evidence of managerial skills

Teaching Skills

Essential

• Interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Recognized teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

• Participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience, publications, and honors

Career Progression

Essential

• Continuous career progression
• Evidence of achievement and performance matching training period

Desirable

• Uninterrupted training progression

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Strong communication skills