Job Description

We're delighted to be expanding our Registrar team to 8 WTE positions, and are advertising:We have a very strong track record of progressing our registrars in their career, including many successful applications to National Training Numbers. We're also happy to help our colleagues apply for the CESR training.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 hospital.The Urology department at University Hospitals Sussex. The trust 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, outpatients are mainly held in a new purpose-built outpatient department, and endoscopy in a dedicated unit. There are theatre facilities for both short stay and major surgical procedures for Urology patients. Nephrectomy and adrenalectomy, PCNL along with TURiS , HOLEP and TURBT and all stone surgery is carried out with dedicated theatre teams.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be part of a busy, cohesive DGH department. Depending on their previous experience they will be able to participate in or run outpatient clinics which could include prostate biopsies, flexible cystoscopies, intravesical Botox injections as well as specialist and general urology clinics. The successful candidate would also have dedicated access to theatre sessions (these could include endourology, functional, paediatric or general urology). The successful candidate would participate in daily ward rounds and help juniors with ward work, they would be encouraged to teach juniors also. As part of a busy team they could attend MDTs. The successful candidate would have good communication, leadership and managerial skills, also be keen to learn from available opportunities.About usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.DetailsDate posted09 May 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalaryxc2xa341,750 to xc2xa364,288 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number279-MWSRH-UROL-ST3-036AJob locationsSt Richard's HospitalSpitalfield LaneChichesterPO19 6SEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSuccessful applicants would have an assigned educational supervisor who would be responsible for monitoring and aiding their progression, and identifying training needs.On call: 1 in 8 at Urology Registrar level, covering Worthing and Chichester Hospitals for urology.Acute Registrar of the Week: With these expansion posts were introducing a rota of 1:4 weeks where all elective clinical activity will be cancelled, allowing prompt access to CEPOD, A+E etc.Clinical duties Day time work will include a mixture of clinic and diagnostic investigations, manging the in-patient work with the support of the junior staff and a minimum of 2 supervised theatre lists a week. The successful applicant will be part of the team and involved in managing the in-patient work load.Teaching:There are weekly meetings which is attended by all departmental staff, rotating between clinical governance, business, journal and interesting casesThere are regular weekly postgraduate meetings.The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.Research:The Urology Department is very research active, and the successful candidate would be encouraged to participate.AdministrativeThe Trust Doctor will have responsibilities towards maintaining good documentation, prompt discharge communications and planning work. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSuccessful applicants would have an assigned educational supervisor who would be responsible for monitoring and aiding their progression, and identifying training needs.On call: 1 in 8 at Urology Registrar level, covering Worthing and Chichester Hospitals for urology.Acute Registrar of the Week: With these expansion posts were introducing a rota of 1:4 weeks where all elective clinical activity will be cancelled, allowing prompt access to CEPOD, A+E etc.Clinical duties Day time work will include a mixture of clinic and diagnostic investigations, manging the in-patient work with the support of the junior staff and a minimum of 2 supervised theatre lists a week. The successful applicant will be part of the team and involved in managing the in-patient work load.Teaching:There are weekly meetings which is attended by all departmental staff, rotating between clinical governance, business, journal and interesting casesThere are regular weekly postgraduate meetings.The Trust supports the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.Research:The Urology Department is very research active, and the successful candidate would be encouraged to participate.AdministrativeThe Trust Doctor will have responsibilities towards maintaining good documentation, prompt discharge communications and planning work.Person SpecificationExperience/QualificationsEssential

• oBasic medical degree
• oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

• oHigher Degree

Clinical Skills and ExperienceEssential

• oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
• oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff.

KnowledgeDesirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and PlanningEssential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching SkillsEssential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and ResearchEssential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours

Career ProgressionEssential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• oHave evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training.

Desirable

• oNot have previously relinquished or been released/removed from a training programme, except under exceptional circumstances.

Personal AttributesEssential

• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Person SpecificationExperience/QualificationsEssential

• oBasic medical degree
• oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

• oHigher Degree

Clinical Skills and ExperienceEssential

• oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
• oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff.

KnowledgeDesirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and PlanningEssential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching SkillsEssential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and ResearchEssential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours

Career ProgressionEssential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• oHave evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training.

Desirable

• oNot have previously relinquished or been released/removed from a training programme, except under exceptional circumstances.

Personal AttributesEssential

• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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