Job summary
Applicants are invited for a new and exciting post for a consultant urologist with interest in robotic pelvic oncology. The post offered is for a Consultant Urological Surgeon with an initial 10 programmed activities. The successful applicant will be in charge of developing and delivering a urological pelvic cancer service at Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath with support and sessions as necessary at a regional centre.
Main duties of the job
The job plan for this substantive appointment will be based on 10 PAs to include 8 DCC PAs and 2 SPA and will allow for flexible working and time shifting. This may be worked flexibly over a seven day working week. It is anticipated that patient related administration would be performed within the confines of 8 PAs.
As a team player you will be expected to take an equitable share of the work in the department, including oncall cover and one stop clinics. The appointees' role will help to lead / provide support to diagnostic services, therapeutic pelvic oncology as well as support the pelvic oncology and trauma service at the Royal Sussex County Hospital site.
You will join a team of 7 friendly and enthusiastic Urologists at the University Hospitals Sussex, Princess Royal.
The applicant must should be within 6 months of CCT, be competent in performing robotic radical prostate surgery and may have an interest in cystectomy. The applicant must show enthusiasm for medical education and training
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan for this substantive appointment will be based on 10 PAs to include 8 DCC PAs and 2 SPA and will allow for flexible working and time shifting. This may be worked flexibly over a seven day working week. It is anticipated that patient related administration would be performed within the confines of 8 PAs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan for this substantive appointment will be based on 10 PAs to include 8 DCC PAs and 2 SPA and will allow for flexible working and time shifting. This may be worked flexibly over a seven day working week. It is anticipated that patient related administration would be performed within the confines of 8 PAs.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Urology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC or by the start date
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience commensurate with completion of specialist training in urology
- oClinical skills, including operative skills, expected of a consultant practicing urology in the NHS at the start of their consultant career
- oBe competent in performing robotic radical prostate surgery.
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- oShow enthusiasm for medical education and training
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- oDemonstrates behaviours and attitudes that support the Trust's mission and value
Presentation Skills
Essential
- oEffective, confident presentation ability
Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Urology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC or by the start date
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience commensurate with completion of specialist training in urology
- oClinical skills, including operative skills, expected of a consultant practicing urology in the NHS at the start of their consultant career
- oBe competent in performing robotic radical prostate surgery.
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- oShow enthusiasm for medical education and training
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- oDemonstrates behaviours and attitudes that support the Trust's mission and value
Presentation Skills
Essential
- oEffective, confident presentation ability
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
