Locum Consultant in Urology

Overview Applications are invited for an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Urology Surgeon. Special Interest HOLEP Surgery would be advantageous, to join their team of 11 Urology consultants, 4 Specialist Registrars, 2 senior clinical fellows. The Urology Directorate provides services for the population of Gwent and South Powys (649,000), centralised at the Royal Gwent Hospital. On Call is provided at Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran, non resident. The Urology Department offers outpatient, diagnostic and administrative services from a dedicated department, which is adjacent to the Urology wards and emergency assessment unit. The main radiology department is in close proximity as is the urology day case unit, and urology theatres. From April 2024 we will also be able to offer robotic surgery, which will be situated in the main theatre suite. The Department has an excellent reputation for expertise in the management of urological cancer, laparoscopic surgery, female urology and urinary stone disease. Robotic surgery became available in June 2024. Our services have been developed with the dedicated support of nurse practitioners who are an integral part in the management of patients with urological cancer and benign urological conditions. Main duties of the job The post holder’s time job plan will include outpatient clinics, surgical sessions, administrative duties and provision of care for inpatient, day case and emergency admission. The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical outcomes for patients under their management and continuing responsibility for patients in their care, in liaison with advanced nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, Consultant colleagues, junior clinical team, patients and families. Supervision of junior members of the clinical team. To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements within the parameters of the Division’s and Health Board’s agreed objectives. To maintain and develop subspeciality interests that complement those of the current team. Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements: To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board’s procedures and operating policies To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Division’s and Health Board’s service plans To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the speciality, the Scheduled Care Division or the Health Board Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Qualifications Essential criteria As person spec Desirable criteria As person spec Clincial experience Essential criteria As person spec Desirable criteria As person spec Research Essential criteria As person spec Desirable criteria As person spec Clinical Governance Essential criteria As person spec Desirable criteria As person spec Teaching Essential criteria As person spec Desirable criteria As person spec Other Requirements Essential criteria As person spec Desirable criteria As person spec Management Essential criteria As person spec Desirable criteria As person spec Notes: This description retains the information related to duties, qualifications and organisation, and is reformatted for clarity while preserving the original content. #J-18808-Ljbffr