Urology Robotic Consultant

Job summary

The post is for a full time 10 PA (programmed activity) Consultant Urologist with an interest in Robot Surgery based at Lincoln County Hospital with 1 theatre sessions. The post holder will share on call and MDT responsibilities with Lincolnshire colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The Urology Department sits within the Division of Surgery which provides a wide range of surgical services including: Theatres, Anaesthetics, Critical Care and PainUrologyGeneral Surgery and VascularTrauma and OrthopaedicsHead and NeckOpthalmology The Urology department provides a wide range of urological services including:Robotic Surgery for Prostates and KidneysUpper tract complex open Laparoscopic, interventions for malignant KidneysFull range of stone surgery, including PCNL, recently added new Holmium laser unit for the upper tract Endo-urologyFull range of incontinence services, including VUD in its sister unit at Pilgrim HospitalNurse led erectile dysfunction clinicsA dedicated Urology investigations suite offering a full range of diagnostic facilities.

About us

LINCOLNSHIRE

Lincolnshire is highly rated for education, from nursery through to secondary school, and has a growing university culture. South Lincolnshire has retained the grammar school system, and has a reputation for providing excellent state school education.

There are many places of interest to visit in Lincolnshire, including motor racing at Cadwell Park, lakes for sailing, some of the best coarse fishing in the country and horse racing at Market Rasen. There are a number of historic architectural gems including Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle, Tattershall Castle, Belton House, Belvoir Castle, and the Boston Stump.

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL DUTIES, ADMINISTRATION, RESPONSIBILITIES AND MANAGEMENT

The Appointee will be expected, in conjunction with their colleagues, to provide a comprehensive Urology service at Lincoln County Hospital.

The Appointee will have an outpatient clinic and an all-day operating list once a week.

The appointee will take part in the Urology consultant on-call rota for emergency duties at Lincoln County Hospital and provide, on a reciprocal basis, emergency cover for colleagues during periods of absence.

They will be required to play an active part in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the Department and to take part in regional and national audits. They will also be required to report all critical incidents and expected to attend regularly Clinical Audit, Critical Incident Reporting, Morbidity & Mortality and Departmental Team meetings.

They will be expected to undertake clinical supervision of medical students and core or specialty trainees including workplace assessment, feedback and communication with educational supervisors as appropriate.

The appointee will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and for the proper functioning of the department. Involvement in research, where appropriate, is encouraged.

They will be encouraged to participate in management duties within the Department and the organisation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in Consultant role Experience of procedures

Experience

Essential

Maintenance of skills GMC registration

Experience

Essential

CESR

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