Job summary
Interview date will be 8th February 2022.
We have a new exciting opportunity for a robotic surgeon to join our Urology team at United Lincolnshire Hospitals.
With the recent purchase of a robot ULHT expect to undertake the following minimum number of procedures yearly-
Between 80-100 radical prostatectomies
Between 60-70 nephrectomies/nephroureterectomies
This is an opportunity for a Urological surgeon trained in robotic surgery, to join our team, and contribute to the new upper tract and prostate cancer robotic service. The successful candidate is going to join the existing 2 Urological surgeons, who are currently involved in laparoscopic/open upper tract and robot assisted radical prostatectomy surgery. There is going to be an opportunity for mentorship and training on any of the two subspecialties, according to the successful candidate's needs. There is also an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop additional subspecialty skills.
Main duties of the job
The Urology department provides a wide range of urological services:
Upper tract complex open and laparoscopic interventions for malignant kidneys.
Stone surgery, including PCNL; video flexible ureterorenoscopy supported by a new Holium laser unit.
Incontinence services and nurse led urodynamics.
Nurse led erectile dysfunction clinics.
Urology investigation suite offering a range of diagnostic facilities including transrectal and transperineal prostate biopsies.
Inpatient urology elective and daycase on the Grantham site
About us
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) was formed in April 2000 by the merger of the three former acute hospital trusts in Lincolnshire, creating one of the largest trusts in the country. We provide a comprehensive range of hospital-based medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological services to the 700,000 people of Lincolnshire and beyond.
Our healthcare services are delivered by approximately 7,800 highly trained staff and volunteers. Our services cost £360m each year to provide, most of which are bought by NHS Lincolnshire CCG.
We invest around £18 million each year in improving our clinical services by replacing and upgrading medical equipment, modernising estate and facilities and improving information and technology infrastructure. Each year, we treat more than 180,000 accident and emergency patients and carry out more than 69,000 procedures.
The department of urology has formed a partnership with the Urology department at the University Hospitals of Leicester, to form the East Mercia Alliance. This alliance is partnership working between United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust and University Hospitals of Leicester that is beneficial to both parties. The alliance is driven by the need for collaboration to work jointly to develop new pathways to support robotic surgery for patients requiring intervention for treatment of urological cancer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Urology is a large, Trust-wide department catering for the needs of patients in this large geographical county. The sister units are based at Lincoln and Pilgrim(Boston) with their own catchment area for the purpose of seamless delivery of service: There is an additional inpatient urology facility on the Grantham site, with outpatient, diagnostic and day cases also cared for on the Louth site. Outreach clinics provide locally based outpatient services in Gainsborough, Skegness and Spalding. The Urology service underwent a reconfiguration of services supported by the Get It Right First Time (GIRFT) Clinical Leads. Under the current reconfigured model, Pilgrim hospital continues to see emergency urology patients, but if a patient needs admission or surgery they are transferred to Lincoln County Hospital if they are medically stable to do so. Where patients are too unstable for transfer, they are admitted to Pilgrim Hospital ICU, the Urology Consultant on-call will travel to Pilgrim Hospital site as required to assess and support with the management of the patient.
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Urology is a large, Trust-wide department catering for the needs of patients in this large geographical county. The sister units are based at Lincoln and Pilgrim(Boston) with their own catchment area for the purpose of seamless delivery of service: There is an additional inpatient urology facility on the Grantham site, with outpatient, diagnostic and day cases also cared for on the Louth site. Outreach clinics provide locally based outpatient services in Gainsborough, Skegness and Spalding. The Urology service underwent a reconfiguration of services supported by the Get It Right First Time (GIRFT) Clinical Leads. Under the current reconfigured model, Pilgrim hospital continues to see emergency urology patients, but if a patient needs admission or surgery they are transferred to Lincoln County Hospital if they are medically stable to do so. Where patients are too unstable for transfer, they are admitted to Pilgrim Hospital ICU, the Urology Consultant on-call will travel to Pilgrim Hospital site as required to assess and support with the management of the patient.
For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Fully accredited for higher specialist training or eligible within 6months
- MRCP / MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience and training in surgical management of common, non-specialised conditions in children.
- FRCS Urology or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Fully trained in Urology
- Experienced in core endourology
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
- Training/experience in Robotic Surgery
Desirable
- Robotic Fellowship training, preferably in pelvic surgery
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Fellowship in open/laparoscopic/ robotic upper urinary tract surgery
Management
Essential
- Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
Audit/Research/Teaching
Essential
- Experience in, and commitment to medical audit.
- Ability to supervise junior colleagues undertaking research projects.
- Appraisal and assessment skills
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
- Post Graduate qualification in medical education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Fully accredited for higher specialist training or eligible within 6months
- MRCP / MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience and training in surgical management of common, non-specialised conditions in children.
- FRCS Urology or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Fully trained in Urology
- Experienced in core endourology
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
- Training/experience in Robotic Surgery
Desirable
- Robotic Fellowship training, preferably in pelvic surgery
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Fellowship in open/laparoscopic/ robotic upper urinary tract surgery
Management
Essential
- Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
Audit/Research/Teaching
Essential
- Experience in, and commitment to medical audit.
- Ability to supervise junior colleagues undertaking research projects.
- Appraisal and assessment skills
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
- Post Graduate qualification in medical education.
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).
