Job summary
The work of the department is based at University Hospital of Wales (UHW) with inpatient beds located on ward C6 PESU and emergency beds on the Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC) & B6 ward. There are two dedicated urology operating theatres in the Short Stay Surgical Unit (SSSU) with sessions running every weekday. A Da Vinci Xi Robot is situated within SSSU. The urology operating theatre has its own dedicated laparoscopic stack system with both single & triple chip cameras and digital recording facilities. It also has its own 100W Holmium laser.
Most urological surgery is carried out in SSSU which provides facilities for 23 hr 59 min patient stay. Patient requiring extended stay are cared for in a dedicated inpatient ward. Outpatient services are based in a dedicated clinic suite. There are full video- urodynamic facilities.
Specialist surgery carried out within the department includes:
- Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy & partial nephrectomy
- Laparoscopic nephrectomy & pyeloplasty
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy & flexible ureterorenoscopic stone surgery
- Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
- Cystectomy & orthotopic bladder reconstruction (bladder cancer)
- Renal tumours surgery involving the inferior vena cava using cardiopulmonary bypass
- Retroperitoneal surgery (advanced testicular cancer)
- Reconstructive urology
- Fertility services inc. surgical sperm retrieval
A satellite service is provided to the Spinal Surgery & Rehab Unit at Llandough Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the Specialty Doctor Job Description and Personal Specification for further information.
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 Specialty Doctor Job Description and Personal Specification for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Specialty Doctor Job Description and Personal Specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- 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
- Four years' full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies
Desirable
- Assessment of emergencies
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
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Desirable
- Audit
- Teaching
- Computing skills
- Research interests relevant to the specialty
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Flexible, caring and hard working
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- 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
- Four years' full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies
Desirable
- Assessment of emergencies
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
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Desirable
- Audit
- Teaching
- Computing skills
- Research interests relevant to the specialty
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Flexible, caring and hard working
- 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
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).
