Job summary
CONSULTANT UROLOGICAL SURGEON
Pelvic Oncological Surgeon with a subspecialist interest in Robotic Surgery
This is a new post joining a team of nine Consultants responsible for the provision of Urology services to Swansea Bay Health Board. The Urology department is based on two sites at Morriston and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals, and delivers a comprehensive urological service for the local population as well as a tertiary referral centre for a range of complex urological problems across South West Wales. The Consultant will undertake sessions at Morriston Hospital as well as on-call, in addition to sessions at Neath Port Talbot Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide general urological expertise and specifically possess the necessary skills and experience to provide complex pelvic oncological surgery with robotic surgical proficiency to our population, which will enable them to work cohesively alongside our current pelvic oncology team.
They will provide a significant contribution to the whole Uro-Oncology service via MDT, outpatients, theatres and day unit and will strive to ensure all regional urological pathways are delivered efficiently and effectively, and in consistency within national guidelines.
About us
Morriston Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, serving the local population, the region and beyond, including:
- ENT Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Colorectal surgery
- Endocrine surgery
- Pancreato-Biliary surgery
- Oesophagogastric surgery
- Bariatric surgery- Welsh Institute for Metabolic and Obesity Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery
- Urology
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Tertiary Cardiology
- Renal Medicine
- Oncology and Palliative medicine
These services are supported by critical care facilities, which include general ITU and HDU, a cardiac ITU and HDU, a plastic surgery ITU and HDU and a full range of high quality diagnostic and therapeutic services. The hospital component encompasses a Coronary Care Unit, several General Medical specialties, a well-developed Trauma and Orthopaedic service & a range of General Surgical specialties.
Acute, intermediate, primary and community care and mental health services are integrated into Swansea Bay University Health Board. Services continue to be delivered across a network of primary care practices, Community Clinics, Health Centres and a number of Community Hospitals, supported by three main hospitals - Morriston, Singleton, and Neath Port Talbot.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details and who to contact for an informal confidential discussion, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details and who to contact for an informal confidential discussion, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC
- Licensed to practice
- On Specialist Register with GMC as a Urological Surgeon or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- Further relevant degree/diploma
- Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
- Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
- Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
- Experience of research relevant to Urology
- Expertise in Pelvic Oncology using Robotic surgery
Desirable
- Development and commissioning of urological services
Skills
Essential
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
- Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other")
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
- Understands information systems and technology
Desirable
- Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Ability to undertake on-call
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
- Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
- Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC
- Licensed to practice
- On Specialist Register with GMC as a Urological Surgeon or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- Further relevant degree/diploma
- Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
- Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
- Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
- Experience of research relevant to Urology
- Expertise in Pelvic Oncology using Robotic surgery
Desirable
- Development and commissioning of urological services
Skills
Essential
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
- Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other")
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
- Understands information systems and technology
Desirable
- Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Ability to undertake on-call
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
- Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
- Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
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).
