Consultant Urological Surgeon

2 weeks ago

Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job summary

CONSULTANT UROLOGICAL SURGEON

Pelvic Oncological Surgeon with a subspecialist interest in Robotic Surgery

This is a new post joining a team of nine Consultants responsible for the provision of Urologyservices to Swansea Bay Health Board. The Urology department is based on two sites at Morriston and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals, and delivers a comprehensive urological service for the local population as well as a tertiary referral centre for a range of complex urological problems across South West Wales. The Consultant will undertake sessions at Morriston Hospital as well as on-call, in addition to sessions at Neath Port Talbot Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide general urological expertise and specifically possess the necessary skills and experience to provide complex pelvic oncological surgery with robotic surgical proficiency to our population, which will enable them to work cohesively alongside our current pelvic oncology team.

They will provide a significant contribution to the whole Uro-Oncology service via MDT, outpatients, theatres and day unit and will strive to ensure all regional urological pathways are delivered efficiently and effectively, and in consistency within national guidelines.

About us

Morriston Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, serving the local population, the region and beyond, including:

ENT Surgery Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Colorectal surgery Endocrine surgery Pancreato-Biliary surgery Oesophagogastric surgery Bariatric surgery- Welsh Institute for Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Vascular Surgery Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery Urology Cardiothoracic Surgery Tertiary Cardiology Renal Medicine Oncology and Palliative medicine

These services are supported by critical care facilities, which include general ITU and HDU, a cardiac ITU and HDU, a plastic surgery ITU and HDU and a full range of high quality diagnostic and therapeutic services. The hospital component encompasses a Coronary Care Unit, several General Medical specialties, a well-developed Trauma and Orthopaedic service & a range of General Surgical specialties.

Acute, intermediate, primary and community care and mental health services are integrated into Swansea Bay University Health Board. Services continue to be delivered across a network of primary care practices, Community Clinics, Health Centres and a number of Community Hospitals, supported by three main hospitals - Morriston, Singleton, and Neath Port Talbot.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details and who to contact for an informal confidential discussion, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered with the GMC Licensed to practice On Specialist Register with GMC as a Urological Surgeon or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register

Desirable

Further relevant degree/diploma Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education

Experience

Essential

Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together") Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving") Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together") Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit Experience of research relevant to Urology Expertise in Pelvic Oncology using Robotic surgery

Desirable

Development and commissioning of urological services

Skills

Essential

Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together") Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other") Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other") Understands information systems and technology

Desirable

Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")

Personal Attributes

Essential

Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks Ability to undertake on-call A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving") Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

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