University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Consultant Urological Surgeon

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Job summary

Are you a Consultant Urological Surgeon with an interest in Andrology? Here at University Hospitals Southampton (UHS) has an exciting opportunity to join our team Urology department.

You will join our tertiary andrology service and expand the team. We have a high volume andrology practice involving; urethroplasty, male incontinence, penile cancer, sexual dysfunction and male fertility surgery. The tertiary andrology service has a wide catchment spanning Hampshire & IOW, Dorset, Wiltshire and Channel Islands.

UHS is a large teaching hospital, tertiary referral centre and major trauma centre. We have strong a academic portfolio with natural links to Southampton University and Medical School. We have a well established clinical trials unit supported by NIHR research nurses and currently an NIHR research fellow. We are amongst the highest recruiters to clinical trials nationally.

Main duties of the job

YOUR MAIN DUTIES

  • Provision and continued development of tertiary andrology services
  • Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of urological patients
  • To share with colleagues' responsibility for the day-to-day management of the urological patients
  • Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.
  • To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME)

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic team player, with fellowship experience, who wants to continue to develop the UHS andrology service and contribute towards the planning of the future shape of the Urology Area Network.

About us

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We know that our people are central to our success. So, it's only right that we reward you with

  • Access to state-of-the-art equipment
  • Opportunities to develop - UHS is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
  • A minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.
  • A range of NHS discounts!

A break from the hustle and bustle of city centre life, with beaches and the New Forest on your doorstep

Details

Date posted

20 May 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£84,559 to £114,003 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MT0717

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a wide breadth of benign service ranging from andrology, stones, BPH and general urology. We network with Salisbury for FNUU (female, neuro and urodynamic urology) expertise and with UCLH for penile cancer and penile prosthesis surgery. Advanced regional discussions regarding the formation of a Urology Area Network (UAN) with Salisbury District Hospital (SDH) and Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust (HHFT) are ongoing with the aspiration being high volume, medium and high complexity benign work in ringfenced benign operating hubs.

Outpatient clinics, diagnostics and LA procedures are run from our dedicated UHS urology centre where the specialist andrology clinic is weekly on Monday mornings. This purpose-built urology centre has 11 consultation rooms, 2 flexible cystoscopy rooms, a procedure room and on site lithotripter. We carry out hot and elective ESWL, urodynamics, flexible cystscopy, flexi laser ablation of bladder tumours, LA precision point prostate biopsies, LA minor ops and bladder instillations for benign conditions as well as for bladder cancer- BCG and hyperthermic MMC.

We work closely and collaboratively with our allied surgery specialties. Of particular importance to andrology, we have a paediatric surgery team, plastic surgery team, a 24/7 Interventional radiology service and fertility services.

On call will initially be 1:11 with 24/7 middle grade cover with future consultant expansion within the year anticipated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 23 June 2022

Job Reference: 188-MT0717 - This vacancy closes on or before:

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a wide breadth of benign service ranging from andrology, stones, BPH and general urology. We network with Salisbury for FNUU (female, neuro and urodynamic urology) expertise and with UCLH for penile cancer and penile prosthesis surgery. Advanced regional discussions regarding the formation of a Urology Area Network (UAN) with Salisbury District Hospital (SDH) and Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust (HHFT) are ongoing with the aspiration being high volume, medium and high complexity benign work in ringfenced benign operating hubs.

Outpatient clinics, diagnostics and LA procedures are run from our dedicated UHS urology centre where the specialist andrology clinic is weekly on Monday mornings. This purpose-built urology centre has 11 consultation rooms, 2 flexible cystoscopy rooms, a procedure room and on site lithotripter. We carry out hot and elective ESWL, urodynamics, flexible cystscopy, flexi laser ablation of bladder tumours, LA precision point prostate biopsies, LA minor ops and bladder instillations for benign conditions as well as for bladder cancer- BCG and hyperthermic MMC.

We work closely and collaboratively with our allied surgery specialties. Of particular importance to andrology, we have a paediatric surgery team, plastic surgery team, a 24/7 Interventional radiology service and fertility services.

On call will initially be 1:11 with 24/7 middle grade cover with future consultant expansion within the year anticipated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 23 June 2022

Job Reference: 188-MT0717 - This vacancy closes on or before:

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
  • FRCS Urol

Desirable

  • PhD, MD, MSc

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

  • Higher training in Urology
  • Fellowship training in Andrology

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Good clinical judgement
  • Surgical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Evidence of previous research output
  • Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group

Special Requirements of the post

Essential

  • Sub specialist interest in andrology & genito-urethral surgery
  • Working within network
  • Non-judgemental attitude

Living the Trust values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
  • FRCS Urol

Desirable

  • PhD, MD, MSc

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

  • Higher training in Urology
  • Fellowship training in Andrology

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Good clinical judgement
  • Surgical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Evidence of previous research output
  • Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group

Special Requirements of the post

Essential

  • Sub specialist interest in andrology & genito-urethral surgery
  • Working within network
  • Non-judgemental attitude

Living the Trust values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Urological Surgeon

Rowland Rees

Rowland.rees@uhs.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

20 May 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£84,559 to £114,003 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MT0717

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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