Consultant Urological Surgeon With An Interest Robotic Prostatectomy

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.

Key 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 Plan

Job Description

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Higher professional training in urology

Clinical Experience

• Current entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT or CESR (or anticipated entry within 6 months)

Clinical Skills

• 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

Knowledge

• 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

Other

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking problem solving and decision making

Additional Information :

Working Together For Patients with Compassion as One Team Always Improving

Strategic approach (clarity on objectives clear on expectations)

Relationship building (communicate effectively be open and willing to help courtesy nurtures partnerships)

Personal credibility (visibility approachable back bone courage resilience confidence role model challenge bad behaviour manage poor performance act with honesty and integrity)

Passion to succeed (patient centred positive attitude take action take pride take responsibility aspire for excellence)

Harness performance through teams (champion positive change develop staff create a culture without fear of retribution actively listen and value contribution feedback and empower staff respect diversity)

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.   

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time