Job summary
This is a full time (10 PA) post based at the University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, in adult urological surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to provide subspecialist practice in robotic partial nephrectomy, open nephrectomy and core oncology (Renal cancer, Prostate diagnostics and Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer) in addition to core urological services with a commitment to a 1 in 10 on-call rota.
The work of the department is currently based at University Hospital of Wales (UHW) with in-patient beds located in the PESU, on SSSU and A2 wards and emergency beds in the sSDEC. There are two dedicated urology operating theatres in SSSU.
Urology outpatient services are based in a dedicated urology clinic suite (Suite 18) which has been recently refurbished. There are full video-urodynamic facilities.
Specialist surgery currently carried out within the department include:-
- Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy
- Laparoscopic nephrectomy and pyeloplasty
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible uretero-renoscopic stone surgery
- Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
- Radical prostatectomy for early prostate cancer
- Cystectomy and orthotopic bladder reconstruction for bladder cancer
- Surgery for renal tumours involving the inferior vena cava using cardio-pulmonary bypass
- Retroperitoneal surgery for advanced testicular cancer
- Reconstructive urology
- Fertility services including surgical sperm retrieval
Main duties of the job
Please refer to Consultant Urological Surgeon with with interest in Robotic / Open Renal Surgery & Core Oncology (Renal cancer, Prostate diagnostics and Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer) Job Description and Personal Specification
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 14,000 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, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is ourchance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will unlock the cures for today's illnesses
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To provide with Consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.
- To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge (as appropriate) in liaison with Consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
- To be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical / dental staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
- To participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive. The UHB supports the requirements for continuing professional development and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities in line with the UHB Policy.
- To participate in and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Boards policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance.
- Domiciliary consultations (as appropriate) to Cardiff and Vale residents in accordance with the Health Board Policy.
- The successful candidate will participate in the on-call rota to cover CAV Hospital(s). The on-call commitment is currently 1 in 10but is subject to change according to service need and current workforce provision.
- To cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave.
- Any other duties with other agencies that have been agreed with the employing Health Board.
Teaching:
- To be responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activity and audit activities, locally and nationally.
- All Consultants teach and train at all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate education. There is a very active postgraduate training department, which organises medical and dental education led by the Dean of Postgraduate Medical & Dental Education.
- It is anticipated that an Honorary Clinical Teacher appointment will be offered to the successful candidate by Cardiff University as applicable.
Research:
- Consultants are encouraged to participate fully in current research projects and to initiate projects of their own. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate fully in current research projects and to initiate projects of his/her own. Excellent research facilities are available on site.
Management:
- To co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services and expected to share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management within your supporting professional activities. In addition, it should be noted that a system of Clinical Directorship is in operation and close liaison with appropriate colleagues will be required.
- To work within the financial and other restraints decided upon by the Health Board. Additional expenses of any kind will not be committed without the approval of the appropriate manager/budget holder. All changes in clinical practice, workload or development requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Health Board.
- Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service you will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the Health Board, drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters.
- To pursue local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Health Board.
- To ensure that arrangements are in place for adequate medical/dental staff to be available in relation to the treatment and care of patients.
- To conform to best management practice in respect of patient activity and waiting lists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To provide with Consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.
- To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge (as appropriate) in liaison with Consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
- To be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical / dental staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
- To participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive. The UHB supports the requirements for continuing professional development and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities in line with the UHB Policy.
- To participate in and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Boards policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance.
- Domiciliary consultations (as appropriate) to Cardiff and Vale residents in accordance with the Health Board Policy.
- The successful candidate will participate in the on-call rota to cover CAV Hospital(s). The on-call commitment is currently 1 in 10but is subject to change according to service need and current workforce provision.
- To cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave.
- Any other duties with other agencies that have been agreed with the employing Health Board.
Teaching:
- To be responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activity and audit activities, locally and nationally.
- All Consultants teach and train at all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate education. There is a very active postgraduate training department, which organises medical and dental education led by the Dean of Postgraduate Medical & Dental Education.
- It is anticipated that an Honorary Clinical Teacher appointment will be offered to the successful candidate by Cardiff University as applicable.
Research:
- Consultants are encouraged to participate fully in current research projects and to initiate projects of their own. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate fully in current research projects and to initiate projects of his/her own. Excellent research facilities are available on site.
Management:
- To co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services and expected to share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management within your supporting professional activities. In addition, it should be noted that a system of Clinical Directorship is in operation and close liaison with appropriate colleagues will be required.
- To work within the financial and other restraints decided upon by the Health Board. Additional expenses of any kind will not be committed without the approval of the appropriate manager/budget holder. All changes in clinical practice, workload or development requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Health Board.
- Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service you will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the Health Board, drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters.
- To pursue local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Health Board.
- To ensure that arrangements are in place for adequate medical/dental staff to be available in relation to the treatment and care of patients.
- To conform to best management practice in respect of patient activity and waiting lists.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and on Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date
Desirable
- Higher Degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Full training in urology
- Broad range of general urological experience
Desirable
- Subspecialist interests in robotic and open renal surgery, prostate cancer diagnostics and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
Skill
Essential
- Counselling and communication skills
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Research
Essential
- Active research interests
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and on Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date
Desirable
- Higher Degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Full training in urology
- Broad range of general urological experience
Desirable
- Subspecialist interests in robotic and open renal surgery, prostate cancer diagnostics and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
Skill
Essential
- Counselling and communication skills
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Research
Essential
- Active research interests
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
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
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).
