Job summary
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, forward-thinking consultant in with expertise in the comprehensive management of prostate cancer, from diagnosis to robotic prostatectomy.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have experience in the provision of minimally invasive robotic surgery, and with the mentorship of colleagues within the department will develop their expertise in undertaking robotic prostatectomy. The successful candidate will be responsible for further developing and delivering our pathway for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, alongside our expanding workforce of prostate cancer specialist nurses and nurse consultants.
The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team is vital. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate would contribute to increasing the national profile of the department through publications and presentations at international meetings.
Consultants currently take part in a Consultant of the Week rota on a 1:9 basis, fully supported by a 24 hour middle grade tier and a Hospital at Night Team.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have experience in the provision of minimally invasive robotic surgery, and with the mentorship of colleagues within the department will develop their expertise in undertaking robotic prostatectomy. The successful candidate will be responsible for further developing and delivering our pathway for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, alongside our expanding workforce of prostate cancer specialist nurses and nurse consultants.
The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team is vital. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate would contribute to increasing the national profile of the department through publications and presentations at international meetings.
Consultants currently take part in a Consultant of the Week rota on a 1:9 basis, fully supported by a 24 hour middle grade tier and a Hospital at Night Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have experience in the provision of minimally invasive robotic surgery, and with the mentorship of colleagues within the department will develop their expertise in undertaking robotic prostatectomy. The successful candidate will be responsible for further developing and delivering our pathway for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, alongside our expanding workforce of prostate cancer specialist nurses and nurse consultants.
The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team is vital. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate would contribute to increasing the national profile of the department through publications and presentations at international meetings.
Consultants currently take part in a Consultant of the Week rota on a 1:9 basis, fully supported by a 24 hour middle grade tier and a Hospital at Night Team.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Higher professional training in urology
Experience
Essential
- Current entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT or CESR (or anticipated entry within 6 months).
- Skilled in the delivery of robotic surgery
- Ability to perform trans-perineal fusion prostate biopsy
- Demonstrable skills and experience in general urology
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Higher professional training in urology
Experience
Essential
- Current entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT or CESR (or anticipated entry within 6 months).
- Skilled in the delivery of robotic surgery
- Ability to perform trans-perineal fusion prostate biopsy
- Demonstrable skills and experience in general urology
- Understanding of clinical risk management
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).
