Consultant Urological Surgeon, Robotic/Open Renal

1 month ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Full time

This is a full time (10 PA) post based at the University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, in adult urological surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to provide subspecialist practice in robotic partial nephrectomy, open nephrectomy and core oncology (Renal cancer, Prostate diagnostics and Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer) in addition to core urological services with a commitment to a 1 in 10 on-call rota.

The work of the department is currently based at University Hospital of Wales (UHW) with in-patient beds located in the PESU, on SSSU and A2 wards and emergency beds in the sSDEC. There are two dedicated urology operating theatres in SSSU.

Urology outpatient services are based in a dedicated urology clinic suite (Suite 18) which has been recently refurbished. There are full video-urodynamic facilities.

Specialist surgery currently carried out within the department include:-

  • Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy
  • Laparoscopic nephrectomy and pyeloplasty
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible uretero-renoscopic stone surgery
  • Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
  • Radical prostatectomy for early prostate cancer
  • Cystectomy and orthotopic bladder reconstruction for bladder cancer
  • Surgery for renal tumours involving the inferior vena cava using cardio-pulmonary bypass
  • Retroperitoneal surgery for advanced testicular cancer
  • Reconstructive urology
  • Fertility services including surgical sperm retrieval

    Main duties of the job

    Please refer to Consultant Urological Surgeon with with interest in Robotic / Open Renal Surgery & Core Oncology (Renal cancer, Prostate diagnostics and Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer) Job Description and Personal Specification

    About us

    Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 14,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

    Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

    We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will unlock the cures for today's illnesses

    Job description
    Job responsibilities

    Clinical:

  • To provide with Consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.
To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge (as appropriate) in liaison with Consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time). To be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical / dental staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers. To participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive. The UHB supports the requirements for continuing professional development and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities in line with the UHB Policy. To participate in and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Boards policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance. Domiciliary consultations (as appropriate) to Cardiff and Vale residents in accordance with the Health Board Policy. The successful candidate will participate in the on-call rota to cover CAV Hospital(s). The on-call commitment is currently 1 in 10but is subject to change according to service need and current workforce provision. To cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave. Any other duties with other agencies that have been agreed with the employing Health Board.

Teaching:

To be responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activity and audit activities, locally and nationally. All Consultants teach and train at all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate education. There is a very active postgraduate training department, which organises medical and dental education led by the Dean of Postgraduate Medical & Dental Education. It is anticipated that an Honorary Clinical Teacher appointment will be offered to the successful candidate by Cardiff University as applicable.

Research:

Consultants are encouraged to participate fully in current research projects and to initiate projects of their own. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate fully in current research projects and to initiate projects of his/her own. Excellent research facilities are available on site.

Management:

To co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services and expected to share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management within your supporting professional activities. In addition, it should be noted that a system of Clinical Directorship is in operation and close liaison with appropriate colleagues will be required. To work within the financial and other restraints decided upon by the Health Board. Additional expenses of any kind will not be committed without the approval of the appropriate manager/budget holder. All changes in clinical practice, workload or development requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Health Board. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service you will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the Health Board, drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters. To pursue local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Health Board. To ensure that arrangements are in place for adequate medical/dental staff to be available in relation to the treatment and care of patients. To conform to best management practice in respect of patient activity and waiting lists.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and on Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date

Desirable

Higher Degree or equivalent

Experience
Essential

Full training in urology Broad range of general urological experience

Desirable

Subspecialist interests in robotic and open renal surgery, prostate cancer diagnostics and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

Skill
Essential

Counselling and communication skills

Audit
Essential

Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Research
Essential

Active research interests

Teaching
Essential

Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Personal Qualities
Essential

Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone

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