Trust Grade Doctor (StR 1 - 2) - Urology

The post holder will have a 11 month post (extendable) in the Urology department which will give them opportunity to train in Urology. In addition you will be involved in Outpatient Clinics, routine ward rounds and operating lists, you will also be supporting with the Urology on call rota. We have a teaching lead within the Division you will be expected to be involved in several research projects and actively participate in teaching and monthly audit., The purpose of the job is to support a busy outpatient, day case urology facility and Ward at Cheltenham General . The appointee will work in a friendly department with thirteen consultants, seven registrars, three foundation year trainee, group of motivated nurse specialists (cancer), administrative team (pathway coordinators, managers, multi-disciplinary team) and members of the allied emergency, medical and surgical teams.

The main responsibilities will include general care of the urology patient on the ward and admissions via emergency department or elective day cases. The post holder will help supervise the F1s, support with the Urology on-call, run outpatient clinics under supervision, and attend Urology Theatres. There is a good opportunity to develop interest and learn about Urology.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest providers of secondary care services in the UK. We provide a full range of acute, subacute and chronic disease management services. We are closely integrated with our colleagues throughout Gloucestershire and in primary care. We also provide a tertiary service to patients from Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Consultant Urologists who work in Gloucestershire:Mr Aloy Okeke, Mr Biral Patel, Miss Kim Davenport, Mr Jonathan Eaton, Mr Jonathan Ord, Miss Faith McMeekin, Mr John Henderson, Mr Joe Jelski, Mr Jeremy Nettleton (Clinical Lead), Mr Edward Tudor, Miss Emma Papworh, Mr Jonathan Cobley, Mr Julian Peacock.