Consultant Urological Surgeon

Consultant Urological Surgeon - experience in robotic, laparoscopic and open kidney cancer/benign procedures. Experience in managing common paediatric conditions at a non-specialist DGH level, as this remains an area of much demand within the Trust. The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and these posts present an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team. There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist. The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has two NHS commissioned da Vinci robots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial and radical nephrectomies. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures., There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The appointment is for a Full time Consultant Urological Surgeon on 10PAs working across our two base sites of RBTH and BGTH. It is intended that the successful candidate will have an interest and proven experience in robotic, laparoscopic and open kidney cancer/benign procedures. Experience in managing common paediatric conditions at a non-specialist DGH level will be a significant advantage, as this remains an area of much demand within the Trust,

• Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR or European Community Rights
• FRCS (UROL) or qualification of an equivalent level.
• MBBS or equivalent MRCS or equivalent
• Membership of the Royal College of surgeons or equivalent
Desirable criteria
• Higher qualification e.g. M.D. or MSc.
• Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
• Other relevant postgraduate qualification, Evidence of MDT working in complex kidney cancer and benign management
• Evidence of training in paediatric urology conditions at a non-specialist level
• Experience and training in core urology and on-call rota
• Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses to maintain professional competencies, High level of demonstrable clinical experience/interest in managing a range of core and cancer urology work in the elective and non-elective setting
• Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to mentor others
• Understanding of, and experience of, performing and participating in audits during general professional or higher specialist training
• Willingness to undertake departmental audits as requested/required
Desirable criteria
• Experience in urology at consultant level
• Proven experience in robotic, laparoscopic and open kidney cancer/benign procedures
• Experience in managing common paediatric conditions (eg penoscrotal and inguinal)
• Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
• Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates and members of multi disciplinary team
• Previous research projects/publications, Clear commitment to lifelong learning
• Experience of evidence-based medicine
• Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
Desirable criteria
• Membership of appropriate post graduate societies
• IT skills and ability/willingness to adopt new and innovative IT/AI technology in delivering quality health care
MANAGEMENTEssential criteria
• Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management
Desirable criteria
• Attendance at appropriate management courses
• Previous participation in a management role
• Experience in appraisal and mentoring
Dear Potential Applicant, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., The department in Blackburn is a integrated Urology outpatients, ward and offices. The Urology ward is based on B14. The dedicated Urology outpatient's suite has facilities for flexible cystoscopies and transperineal and transrectal ultrasound and prostate biopsies. The department also has two Holmium:YAG and one Thulium-fibre laser machines that are used for endourology. In addition, there is two TULA laser machine to enable flexible cystoscopy and bladder tumour ablations procedures in the out-patient setting. The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has three NHS commissioned da Vinci robots. On the Burnley site there is a Urology Investigations Unit (UIU), which is a large, purpose-built unit where flexible cystoscopy, urodynamics, TULA laser ablations and perineal precision point prostate biopsy sessions, and out-patient (OP) clinics take place. Some minimally invasive prostate procedures traditionally done in theatre are now being done in the OP setting in the UIU and this will expand further. Inpatient work and day case surgery is performed in the Elective Surgical Centre. Paediatric urological surgery is also performed in Burnley. The department provides extracorporeal lithotripsy services once a month, using mobile lithotripsy providers., The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and these posts present an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team. Applications are invited for a Consultant post in our Urology Service at ELHT. The appointment is for a Full time Consultant Urological Surgeon on 10PAs working across our two base sites of RBTH and BGTH. With this appointment there will be 9 full time Urology Consultants supporting a 1:9 on-call rota with middle grade cover. The department is actively looking to expand and will be advertising at least one further substantive posts in the near future. There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist. The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has three NHS commissioned da Vinci robots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial nephrectomies and cystectomies. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation formed by the merger of hospital and community services in East Lancashire. We provide a broad range of acute and community services to the local population in addition to some specialist services to a wider population. We are a clinically led, managerially supported organisation., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

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