Job summary
We are delighted to have the opportunity to offer the position of a Consultant Urological Surgeon. We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join our busy, friendly and innovative department. Excellent communication and team working is essential. All specialty interests will be considered. Of particular value would be an interest in benign prostate outlet surgery including holmium laser enucleation,aquablation and rezum and/or paediatric urology. An interest in urologicalcancers, in particular prostate and bladder would be most welcome
We have a dedicated outpatient unit (UIU) at Paignton Hospital with space for outpatient clinics and procedures including TP Biopsy and TULA laser.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will assist in providing a comprehensive general and specialised urology service for the population of South Devon. We have close links, excellent working relationships and established pathways with the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, who are the regional Pelvic Cancer Centre. There is an opportunity for cross site working for suitably skilled candidates.
We are also looking to expand our paediatric urology service across both Torbay and the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, and a special interest in this would be welcomed. Both hospitals are a short distance apart served by excellent road links.
All specialty interests will be considered. Of particular value would be an interest in benign prostate outlet surgery including holmium laser enucleation,aquablation and rezum and/or paediatric urology. An interest in urological cancers, in particular prostate and bladder would be most welcome
Other sub-specialist interests will be considered.
The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is vital. It is also anticipated that the successful candidates would contribute to increasing the national profile of the department.
About us
You will be involved in the on-call rota. Torbay shares the on-call out of hours servicewith the Royal Devon University Hospital in Exeter and currently covers 1week night as part of a regional on-call. With 2 new consultant posts Torbaywill provide 2 nights per week on-call.
During the week the on-call service at Torbay is provided from 8am - 6pm Monday - Friday with provision of a Saturday morning ward round and on-call service until 1pm. On-callprovision after 1pm on a Saturday is provided by the regional on-call teambased in Exeter.
You will work closely with consultant staff in related specialties, in particular generalsurgery.
You will contribute to audit within the speciality and research if interested.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The new appointments will join a team of 3 full time and 1 part-time retire andreturn urologist who currently work as a single team, sharing responsibility forthe management of both inpatients, outpatients and day cases.
The Urology unit is a supportive, innovative and cohesive department. Thedepartment is well supported by specialist nurses and provide many nurse ledservices including TP biopsy, flexible cystoscopy, botox clinics, erectile dysfunctionclinics, cancer clinics and a dedicated PSA tracker service.
The department currently has 1 Deanery ST trainee, 2 Urology Fellows (ST3+), 1Core Trainee, 2 F2s and 3 F1's. There are 4 Urology cancer nurse specialists and 8nurse specialists
Job description
Job responsibilities
The new appointments will join a team of 3 full time and 1 part-time retire andreturn urologist who currently work as a single team, sharing responsibility forthe management of both inpatients, outpatients and day cases.
The Urology unit is a supportive, innovative and cohesive department. Thedepartment is well supported by specialist nurses and provide many nurse ledservices including TP biopsy, flexible cystoscopy, botox clinics, erectile dysfunctionclinics, cancer clinics and a dedicated PSA tracker service.
The department currently has 1 Deanery ST trainee, 2 Urology Fellows (ST3+), 1Core Trainee, 2 F2s and 3 F1's. There are 4 Urology cancer nurse specialists and 8nurse specialists
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice)
- CCT in Urology If Pre-CCT (CCT must be within 6 months of interview)
- FRCS
- Entry on Specialist Register either with CESR or European Community Rights
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Urology
- Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice)
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and recent initiatives and changes Management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice)
- CCT in Urology If Pre-CCT (CCT must be within 6 months of interview)
- FRCS
- Entry on Specialist Register either with CESR or European Community Rights
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Urology
- Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice)
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and recent initiatives and changes Management
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).
