Job summary
The work of the department is based at University Hospital of Wales (UHW) with in-patient beds located on Ward B6. There are two dedicated urology operating theatres in the Short Stay Surgical Unit with three operating sessions running every weekday. The urology operating theatre has its own dedicated laparoscopic stack system with both single and triple chip cameras, digital recording facilities and Da Vinci Xi dual console system with simulator for training. There is live link technology in place at the Welsh Institute of Minimal Access Therapy (WIMAT) within the UHW campus. The urology theatre also has its own 100W Holmium laser.
All Urological surgery (except cardiac nephrectomy) is carried out in the Short Stay Surgical Unit which provides facilities for post op care. In patient care is carried out in a dedicated inpatient pan-surgical ward manned by advanced nurse practitioners (covid 19 development). All elective surgery is carried out in ring fenced protected elective surgical unit (PESU).
Urology outpatient services are based in a dedicated clinic suite (Suite 18- Urology Out Patients and Diagnostic Centre). This includes multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, flexible cystoscopy, prostate biopsies, intravesical treatments, TWOC/ ISC clinics and urodynamic facilities.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the Post CCT Uro- Oncology Fellow in Robotic Surgery Job Description and Personal Specification.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Post CCT Uro- Oncology Fellow in Robotic Surgery Job Description and Personal Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Post CCT Uro- Oncology Fellow in Robotic Surgery Job Description and Personal Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current active (>6 months) GMC Registration with licence to practice
- FRCS(Urol) or within 6 months of attaining.
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PhD
- Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- > 3 years postgraduate experience in hospital posts in Urology (Registrar Level), preferably in the NHS.
- Simulation hours and dry lab skills in intuitive robotic platform
- Ability to independently perform core urology procedures
Desirable
- Completion of Higher Surgical Training or equivalent
- Previous hands on robotic experience
Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
- Research and interests relevant to specialty
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Desirable
Attitude / Aptitude / Personal characteristics
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Flexible, caring and hard working
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Special Interests
Essential
- Research interest
- Teaching
Desirable
- Research publications in refereed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current active (>6 months) GMC Registration with licence to practice
- FRCS(Urol) or within 6 months of attaining.
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PhD
- Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- > 3 years postgraduate experience in hospital posts in Urology (Registrar Level), preferably in the NHS.
- Simulation hours and dry lab skills in intuitive robotic platform
- Ability to independently perform core urology procedures
Desirable
- Completion of Higher Surgical Training or equivalent
- Previous hands on robotic experience
Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
- Research and interests relevant to specialty
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Desirable
Attitude / Aptitude / Personal characteristics
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Flexible, caring and hard working
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Special Interests
Essential
- Research interest
- Teaching
Desirable
- Research publications in refereed journals
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).
