Job summary
Consultant Urological Surgeon
The Royal Marsden urology unit provides a comprehensive urological cancer service to patients in west and Southwest London. The unit has a high international and national profile and as such manages a significant number of referrals for specialist care and second opinions.
The post will support the Royal Marsden's objective to deliver precision medicine, personalised care and to support the Royal Marsden's ongoing ambition to remain at the forefront of cutting-edge research, education, and academic excellence in all specialties.
We are pleased to invite applications to the above full time, substantive post from suitably trained Urological Surgeons with an interest in Robotic Prostate surgery. The Urology Surgery Unit at The Royal Marsden provides a comprehensive service and is delivered by a consultant team with excellent junior doctor and specialised nursing support. It is envisaged that the successful applicant will help to enable the Trust to continue to provide excellent Surgical work in Prostate and Urological Tumours.
Main duties of the job
This post has been devised to support the surgical team who currently provide specialist services to patients in southwest London and supra-regional specialist services to patients from the south and southeast of England.The successful applicant will have an interest in diagnostic services for prostate cancer, the management of early-stage disease as well as general urologic/robotic surgery.
The job is to support the department temporarily in a flexible way while we reconfigure services, andthe appointee will be provided with senior support and mentoring by surgeons.
The post will undertake work on the Fulham Road site, as well as Epsom St Helier Hospitals, whilst working as an integral member of the Urology Surgery Department. Candidates should be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council and possess a CCT from the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent or be within 6 months of attaining it. The post will work on the Chelsea site of The Royal Marsden Hospital, as well as Epsom St Helier Hospitals.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 3,900 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
- Extensive clinical experience in the surgery of urological cancer. Specifically prostate cancer but bladder cancer also desirable
- Extensive experience in robotic prostatectomy including mentoring of colleagues and trainees
- Experience in the development and delivery of prostate cancer diagnostic services
- Undertaken personal research in urology
Desirable
- Organisation of education and training of junior doctors and/or undergraduates, specialty trainees and other health care professionals
- Experience in initiating and supervising research by others
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
- Extensive clinical experience in the surgery of urological cancer. Specifically prostate cancer but bladder cancer also desirable
- Extensive experience in robotic prostatectomy including mentoring of colleagues and trainees
- Experience in the development and delivery of prostate cancer diagnostic services
- Undertaken personal research in urology
Desirable
- Organisation of education and training of junior doctors and/or undergraduates, specialty trainees and other health care professionals
- Experience in initiating and supervising research by others
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
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).
