Job summary
This post would ideally be suited to a senior urological trainee looking to gain further complex operating experience prior to a consultant post. Prior robotic surgery experience is desirable (not essential) to maximise hands on primary surgeon console training. The current fellow has been able to achieve independent console surgeon status within 9 months of starting the fellowship.
The successful candidate will be expected to hold FRCS Urol or equivalent at the time of starting the post, develop a subspecialist interest in oncological and robotic surgery and also have an academic interest, which could be in research, clinical trials or teaching.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the Uro- Oncology Fellow Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Uro- Oncology Fellow Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Uro- Oncology Fellow Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current active (>6 months) GMC Registration with licence to practice
- FRCS(Urol) or within 6 months of attaining.
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PhD
- Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- > 5 years postgraduate experience in hospital posts in Urology (Registrar Level), preferably in the NHS.
- Simulation hours and dry lab skills in intuitive robotic platform
- Ability to independently perform core urology procedures
Desirable
- Completion of Higher Surgical Training or equivalent
- Previous hands on robotic experience
Skils/ Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills - Verbal and written
- Up to date with current medical practices
Desirable
Attitude/ Aptitude/ Personal characteristics
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Flexible, caring and hard working
- Ability to work as part of a team
Special Interests
Essential
- Research interest
- Teaching
Desirable
- Research publications in refereed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current active (>6 months) GMC Registration with licence to practice
- FRCS(Urol) or within 6 months of attaining.
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PhD
- Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- > 5 years postgraduate experience in hospital posts in Urology (Registrar Level), preferably in the NHS.
- Simulation hours and dry lab skills in intuitive robotic platform
- Ability to independently perform core urology procedures
Desirable
- Completion of Higher Surgical Training or equivalent
- Previous hands on robotic experience
Skils/ Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills - Verbal and written
- Up to date with current medical practices
Desirable
Attitude/ Aptitude/ Personal characteristics
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Flexible, caring and hard working
- Ability to work as part of a team
Special Interests
Essential
- Research interest
- Teaching
Desirable
- Research publications in refereed journals
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).
