Job summary
FREEMAN HOSPITAL
DIRECTORATE OF UROLOGY & RENAL
FELLOW IN ROBOTIC UROLOGY SURGERY (ST3+ EQUIVALENT)
REF. 317-TD-23-064
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
Doctors who have completed their training in Urology or who are in year 4+ (ST7/ST8) training posts and who have an interest in robotic urological surgery are invited to apply for this post.
The successful candidate will spend time working with Consultant Urological Surgeons at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. They will gain experience in Robotic Urological Surgery.
MRCS Part II or equivalent qualification is essential. Candidates with Higher Surgical Degrees and previous research experience are encouraged to apply.
It is desirable that the successful candidate will already have achieved their CCT.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Main duties of the job
A one-year fellowship in robotic urological surgery.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr Toby Page, Consultant Urologist via email at toby.page@nhs.net or Mr Bhavan Rai via e mail at bhavan.rai@nhs.net or Mr Mark Johnson via email at mark.johnson27@nhs.net.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. Rated 'Outstanding' by theCQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training Opportunities
- The fellowship will concentrate on robotic pelvic oncology with a major focus on RARP
- 100-150 Console cases annually (RALP/RARC/ Robotic Upper Tract work)
- Modular training strategy for RARP in keeping with ERUS
- Dual Console facility
- Encouragement to Video recording cases and subsequent discussion with traine
Research Opportunities
- Maintenance of robotic databases
- Support to achieve at least 1 publication during Fellowship
- Encouragement to present at BAUS and/or an international meeting (EAU/AUA/SIU/WCE)
Clinical Responsibilities
- Pre-operative assessment of patients including consent
- Postoperative assessment and liaison with consultants
- There may be an opportunity or requirement to take part in the Urology Registrar on call rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training Opportunities
- The fellowship will concentrate on robotic pelvic oncology with a major focus on RARP
- 100-150 Console cases annually (RALP/RARC/ Robotic Upper Tract work)
- Modular training strategy for RARP in keeping with ERUS
- Dual Console facility
- Encouragement to Video recording cases and subsequent discussion with traine
Research Opportunities
- Maintenance of robotic databases
- Support to achieve at least 1 publication during Fellowship
- Encouragement to present at BAUS and/or an international meeting (EAU/AUA/SIU/WCE)
Clinical Responsibilities
- Pre-operative assessment of patients including consent
- Postoperative assessment and liaison with consultants
- There may be an opportunity or requirement to take part in the Urology Registrar on call rota
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- GMC Registration.
- FRCS (Urol).
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum ST6 in Urology or equivalent approved post in Urology
- Experience of care of patients following major surgical procedures.
- Evidence of achieving competence for level of training, equivalent to ST6 Urology.
Desirable
- Basic Experience in MIS/Robotic Surgery (Assisting etc.) and an understanding of the robotic system.
- Completion of basic simulation training in robotic Surgery.
- Previous attendance at robotic courses.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Desirable
- Formal Course/Degrees in teaching.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of completed audit or Quality improvement projects.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- Academic Qualifications such as MD or Ph.D.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
- Potential to cope in stressful situations and take appropriate level of responsibility.
- Demonstrate involvement in current department's activities.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
- Acquisition of additional relevant skills through theoretical and practical Courses.
- Willing to travel.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- IT literate.
- Leadership potential, good time and people management.
- Position(s) of responsibility held within and outside medicine.
- Demonstrate interests outside medicine.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- GMC Registration.
- FRCS (Urol).
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum ST6 in Urology or equivalent approved post in Urology
- Experience of care of patients following major surgical procedures.
- Evidence of achieving competence for level of training, equivalent to ST6 Urology.
Desirable
- Basic Experience in MIS/Robotic Surgery (Assisting etc.) and an understanding of the robotic system.
- Completion of basic simulation training in robotic Surgery.
- Previous attendance at robotic courses.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Desirable
- Formal Course/Degrees in teaching.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of completed audit or Quality improvement projects.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- Academic Qualifications such as MD or Ph.D.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
- Potential to cope in stressful situations and take appropriate level of responsibility.
- Demonstrate involvement in current department's activities.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
- Acquisition of additional relevant skills through theoretical and practical Courses.
- Willing to travel.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- IT literate.
- Leadership potential, good time and people management.
- Position(s) of responsibility held within and outside medicine.
- Demonstrate interests outside medicine.
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).
