Job summary
The post offered is for a Consultant Urological Surgeon with an initial 10 programmed activities. The successful applicant will continue delivering a urological pelvic cancer service mainly at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Haywards Heath, part of University Hospitals Sussex, whilst operating at Eastbourne General Hospital utilising their robot, however the applicant must be willing to work across all sites at University Hospitals Sussex. Initially, it is envisaged that they will perform cystectomies and prostatectomies on joint lists at Eastbourne General Hospital with senior colleagues, if needed, until such a time as they are confident to operate independently. They will join a team (across the 4 sites) with both local and joint specialist MDMs. There is a robot available at Princess Royal Hospital, which could be considered for private robotic urological surgery. As a team player you will be expected to take an equitable share of the work in the department, including 1:8 on call at Princess Royal Hospital with registrar cover and one stop clinics. The appointees' role will help to lead / provide support to diagnostic services and therapeutic pelvic oncology as well as support the pelvic oncology and trauma service at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The applicant must be within 6 months of CCT, be competent in performing robotic radical prostate surgery and may have an interest in cystectomy. The applicant must show enthusiasm for medical education and training.
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
o To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient, elective and non-elective surgical urological service
o To undertake and lead ward rounds
o To participate in a 1 in 8 'consultant-of-the-week' programme of daytime clinical supervision of inpatients and emergency admissions at Princess Royal Hospital
o To undertake and lead outpatient clinics
o To support one-stop and virtual clinics
o To undertake and lead day case and inpatient operating lists
o To provide, when required, supervision and training of staff, including appraisal and assessment
o To help develop the urology service with the other consultants
o To contribute to the teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates in medicine and surgery as well as other healthcare workers.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The advertised job plan is provisional and will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and objectives.
Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan:
For a whole-time contract:
- Direct Clinical Care: 9 PAs on average per week
(includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work. One PA of which will be accounted for by on call activity
- Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 1 PA on average per week
(1 for revalidation activity, 0.5 for other activities such as teaching & research)
On Call Commitment:
Category
Percentage
A
5 %
Job description
Job responsibilities
The advertised job plan is provisional and will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and objectives.
Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan:
For a whole-time contract:
- Direct Clinical Care: 9 PAs on average per week
(includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work. One PA of which will be accounted for by on call activity
- Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 1 PA on average per week
(1 for revalidation activity, 0.5 for other activities such as teaching & research)
On Call Commitment:
Category
Percentage
A
5 %
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFRC/MRC Urology or its recognised equivalent.
- oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Urology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- CTC Urology if UK, demonstratable equivalent if non UK
Desirable
- oHigher Degree
- oRobotic Training
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Desirable
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFRC/MRC Urology or its recognised equivalent.
- oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Urology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- CTC Urology if UK, demonstratable equivalent if non UK
Desirable
- oHigher Degree
- oRobotic Training
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Desirable
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
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).
