Job summary
As a Consultant Urologist with a specialist interest in Gender Affirmation Surgery (GAS), the post-holder will have demonstrated experience in genitourinary surgery, masculinizing lower surgery and related surgeries e.g. urethroplasty and penile implant surgery. The post holder must be committed to research and innovation in the field of gender surgery.
The role will require close working with other colleagues in the Trust as well as allied organisations as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to quality improvement, research and management of the service. It is anticipated that the post-holder will engage in specific management tasks and contribute to service meetings as required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the following duties:
- Deliver outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures and theatre lists to support the service
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Participation in audit, research and governance activities of the department
- Supervision of academic research projects
- Ensure compliance with national commissioning standards and waiting time targets
- Support subspecialisation in the department by appropriate cross referral to colleagues
- Provide consultant care at an early stage to patients presenting to secondary care with presumed urological complications of gender surgery
- Contribute to the routine care of GAS inpatients, rotating this responsibility with colleagues
- To promote early and safe discharge of patients
- Strong commitment to the organisation and delivery of training
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have the following duties:
- Deliver outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures and theatre lists to support the service
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Participation in audit, research and governance activities of the department
- Supervision of academic research projects
- Ensure compliance with national commissioning standards and waiting time targets
- Support subspecialisation in the department by appropriate cross referral to colleagues
- Provide consultant care at an early stage to patients presenting to secondary care with presumed urological complications of gender surgery
- Contribute to the routine care of GAS inpatients, rotating this responsibility with colleagues
- To promote early and safe discharge of patients
- Strong commitment to the organisation and delivery of training
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have the following duties:
- Deliver outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures and theatre lists to support the service
- Attendance at MDT meetings
- Participation in audit, research and governance activities of the department
- Supervision of academic research projects
- Ensure compliance with national commissioning standards and waiting time targets
- Support subspecialisation in the department by appropriate cross referral to colleagues
- Provide consultant care at an early stage to patients presenting to secondary care with presumed urological complications of gender surgery
- Contribute to the routine care of GAS inpatients, rotating this responsibility with colleagues
- To promote early and safe discharge of patients
- Strong commitment to the organisation and delivery of training
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMET/GMC by date if Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC)).
- Section 12(2) approved and Approved Clinician status
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent experience
- Postgraduate academic experience (e.g. MSc, PhD)
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Training in Management
Experience
Essential
- Large volume experience in genital/urethral surgery
- Evidence of broad-based training in general urology and prosthetic surgery
- Interest in assisting the set-up and delivery of masculinising lower (phalloplasty) services
- Experience of setting up and evaluating new surgical services
- Clinical and educational supervision experience
- Equality and diversity training
Desirable
- Experience of developing patient centred healthcare, especially for individuals with increased vulnerability and /or complexity
- Experience of working with colleagues, including commissioners at a regional or national level to help develop services or the specialty itself
- Experience of leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and skills in gender surgery
- Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
- Knowledge of the needs of LGBTQI+ service users
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMET/GMC by date if Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC)).
- Section 12(2) approved and Approved Clinician status
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent experience
- Postgraduate academic experience (e.g. MSc, PhD)
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Training in Management
Experience
Essential
- Large volume experience in genital/urethral surgery
- Evidence of broad-based training in general urology and prosthetic surgery
- Interest in assisting the set-up and delivery of masculinising lower (phalloplasty) services
- Experience of setting up and evaluating new surgical services
- Clinical and educational supervision experience
- Equality and diversity training
Desirable
- Experience of developing patient centred healthcare, especially for individuals with increased vulnerability and /or complexity
- Experience of working with colleagues, including commissioners at a regional or national level to help develop services or the specialty itself
- Experience of leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and skills in gender surgery
- Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
- Knowledge of the needs of LGBTQI+ service users
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).