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Job overview
The urology department is looking for a well-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their team. This post is designed to recruit a full-time consultant (10PA post) to provide a range of services in Urology (Outpatient, Diagnostic and Operative) including participation in a 1 in 11 on call rota covering the University Hospital site (there are no Urology inpatients at Rugby).
The principal objective of the post would be to reinforce the existing provision for the diagnosis and treatment of urinary stone disease - additional interests are welcomed.
University Hospital is a tertiary referral centre and provides a comprehensive urological service. We serve a population of in excess of 1 million people in Coventry & Warwickshire (in partnership with George Eliot and South Warwickshire Hospitals). University Hospital is also designated Trauma Centre. Its satellite hospital, St Cross Rugby is situated 10 miles east of University Hospital and delivers outpatient and day case urology services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in conjunction with the existing urologists to provide a sustainable service for the treatment of Urinary stone disease. The post would involve taking part in the on-call services for urology on a 1 in 11 basis (Category A).
The job plan will typically comprise of 7.5 direct clinical care programmed activities (PAs) and 1.5 supporting professional activities (SPAs) as outlined in the sample timetable given below which includes on call commitment (1 programmed activity). Opportunities to increase SPA allocation (up to 2.5SPAs) by participating in non-clinical duties such as teaching and research will be discussed at the job plan review six months after the commencement of the appointment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all, we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi.
You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential for this post.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all Essential
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice (1) Understanding of the Clinical Governance process (1) Undertaken a complete audit cycle (10 National presentations (1) International presentations (1)
Desirable
- Published research in peer-reviewed journal (1) Successful grant application (1) Completed Research projects (1)
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Understanding of the concepts of management Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, waiting times/lists Competent in basic information technology
Desirable
- Management of service development and reconfiguration
Teaching/ Educational Experience
Essential
- Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors (1) Ability to design and deliver effective presentations/teaching (1) Commitment to continuing medical education (1) Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students (1)
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification (1) Teaching innovation (1)
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below). Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience.
Training (abilities/skills) and Experience
Essential
- General Urology surgical experience (1) Expertise in treatment of urinary stone disease from prior appointments (1) Independent care of General Urological emergencies (1)
Desirable
- Higher training/specialist interest in Urinary stone disease (1)
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This advert is for Consultant Urologist with an interest in stone disease with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Urology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Aug 2026.
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