Job summary
This post is based at the award-winning Stokes Centre for Urology at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford and is for a Consultant Urological Surgeon with an interest in robotic pelvic oncology.
The job is a full time post, comprising of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs). The postholder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility regarding the job plan and also consider annualised job planning.
The post has been created to ensure the high quality provision of urological services at the Royal Surrey which will include supporting cancer diagnostic and treatment pathways, as well as supporting the general Urology workload.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the Urology team and will involve undertaking both general theatre and robotic surgery lists for prostate and bladder cancer as well at Outpatient clinics.
The post holder will participate in the general urological workload of the department, including helping to ensure that cancer wait times and the Keogh standards are met. The post is for a Urological Surgeon with extensive experience in robotic pelvic surgery. They will be placed on the general on-call rota of the department. Middle grade cover is always available when on-call.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
A provisional timetable and full Job Description can be found attached - timings given are average times for the activities indicated. The balance of the job plan in terms of PAs delivered will equate to 10PAs (8 DCC, 1.5 Core SPA to support the requirements of revalidation which include activities such as participating in audit, CPD and mandatory training, in accordance with Trust policy) and 0.5 additional SPA. The successful candidate will have a job planning session after 3-6 months of being in post to review their timetable and SPA commitments.
It is expected that there will be some flexibility around the timing of any duties and activities, reflecting role development. It is, of course, also expected that clinical need of patients will always take precedence over other activities in the job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A provisional timetable and full Job Description can be found attached - timings given are average times for the activities indicated. The balance of the job plan in terms of PAs delivered will equate to 10PAs (8 DCC, 1.5 Core SPA to support the requirements of revalidation which include activities such as participating in audit, CPD and mandatory training, in accordance with Trust policy) and 0.5 additional SPA. The successful candidate will have a job planning session after 3-6 months of being in post to review their timetable and SPA commitments.
It is expected that there will be some flexibility around the timing of any duties and activities, reflecting role development. It is, of course, also expected that clinical need of patients will always take precedence over other activities in the job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Urology (or relevant specialty) via: oCCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
Desirable
- Educational Supervisor qualification
- Appraisal qualification
- Qualification in leadership and/ or clinical management
- Teaching/Education Qualification
- Higher Research Degree (e.g PhD, DPhil, MPhil)
Experience
Essential
- Fellowship in Urology
- Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
- Evidence of experience of / commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
- Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Significant experience in all areas of general Urology
Desirable
- Experience / interest in service modernisation and improvement
Research/Quality Improvement
Essential
- Active interest in Urology research and commitment to clinical innovation, track record in publication
- Familiar with quality improvement methodologies and/or research
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Pelvic Uro-oncological surgical skills
- Robotic Prostatectomy experience
- Laparoscopic skills
- Team working & leadership skills
- Effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Urology (or relevant specialty) via: oCCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
Desirable
- Educational Supervisor qualification
- Appraisal qualification
- Qualification in leadership and/ or clinical management
- Teaching/Education Qualification
- Higher Research Degree (e.g PhD, DPhil, MPhil)
Experience
Essential
- Fellowship in Urology
- Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
- Evidence of experience of / commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
- Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Significant experience in all areas of general Urology
Desirable
- Experience / interest in service modernisation and improvement
Research/Quality Improvement
Essential
- Active interest in Urology research and commitment to clinical innovation, track record in publication
- Familiar with quality improvement methodologies and/or research
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Pelvic Uro-oncological surgical skills
- Robotic Prostatectomy experience
- Laparoscopic skills
- Team working & leadership skills
- Effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders
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).
