Urology Robotic Consultant

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Lincoln is seeking a specialist in pelvic/upper tract robotic surgery. The role involves providing a comprehensive urology service, conducting outpatient clinics, and participating in clinical audits. Candidates must have an MB BS or equivalent and a specialist interest in robotic surgery. This position offers the opportunity to develop subspecialist skills while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising trainee Doctors is essential.
• Robotic fellowship experience is desirable.
• Specialist interest in pelvic/renal Oncology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Urology service at Lincoln County Hospital.
• Conduct outpatient clinics and robotic surgeries.
• Participate in clinical audits and on-call duties.

Skills

Specialist interest in Robotic Surgery

Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to communicate effectively with patients

Experience in supervising trainee Doctors

Teaching clinical skills

Education

MB BS or equivalent

FRCS (Urol) or equivalent

Entry of Specialist Register

Job description

Main duties of the job

The Appointee will be expected to have a subspecialist training in pelvic/upper tract robotic surgery. Further support can be provided in order for the appointee to develop their subspecialist's skills. The appointee will also be expected, in conjunction with their colleagues, to provide a comprehensive Urology service at Lincoln County Hospital. The Appointee will have two outpatient clinics and an all-day operating robotic list once a week at Lincoln County Hospital, and a further core/endourology operating list once every 3 weeks at Grantham Hospital. The appointee will take part in the 1:10 Urology consultant on-call rota for emergency duties at Lincoln County Hospital and provide, on a reciprocal basis, emergency cover for colleagues during periods of absence. The appointee will be required to play an active part in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the Department and to take part in regional and national audits. He/she will also be required to report all critical incidents and expected to attend regularly Clinical Audit, Critical Incident Reporting, Morbidity & Mortality and Departmental Team meetings. The appointee will be expected to undertake clinical supervision of medical students and core or specialty trainees including workplace assessment, feedback and communication with educational supervisors as appropriate. The appointee will be encouraged to participate in management duties within the Department and the organisation.

About us

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH) is a large acute NHS Trust responsible for a comprehensive range of health services within Lincolnshire and also provides some services to neighbouring authorities. ULTH has 3 main inpatient sites at Boston, Grantham and Lincoln, with outpatients being undertaken at a further four Community hospitals within the county. The combined revenues of the Trust are in the region of £680 million with 8,400 highly trained staff and volunteers. ULTH is made up of 4 main hospital sites, Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital, Louth County Hospital and Grantham and District Hospital.

The Trust's management structure is based on 4 Divisions that span the Trust. The 4 Divisions are as follows: Medicine, Surgery, Clinical Support Services, and Women and Children's. Each Division is led by a Clinical Director . The Directorates are managed Trust Wide.

Job responsibilities

The Appointee will be expected to have a subspecialist training in pelvic/upper tract robotic surgery. Further support can be provided in order for the appointee to develop their subspecialist's skills. The appointee will also be expected, in conjunction with their colleagues, to provide a comprehensive Urology service at Lincoln County Hospital. The Appointee will have two outpatient clinics and an all-day operating robotic list once a week at Lincoln County Hospital, and a further core/endourology operating list once every 3 weeks at Grantham Hospital. The appointee will take part in the 1:10 Urology consultant on-call rota for emergency duties at Lincoln County Hospital and provide, on a reciprocal basis, emergency cover for colleagues during periods of absence. The appointee will be required to play an active part in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the Department and to take part in regional and national audits. He/she will also be required to report all critical incidents and expected to attend regularly Clinical Audit, Critical Incident Reporting, Morbidity & Mortality and Departmental Team meetings. The appointee will be expected to undertake clinical supervision of medical students and core or specialty trainees including workplace assessment, feedback and communication with educational supervisors as appropriate. The appointee will be encouraged to participate in management duties within the Department and the organisation.

Proposed Job plan for this post (subject to discussion with appointee)

Day

Time

Work

Categorisation

Monday

Core SPA

DCC

Tuesday

09:00 13:00

14:00 18:00

Outpatients Clinic alt weeks

Admin

DCC

Wednesday

09:00 13:00

13:30

17:00

Lincoln Outpatients Clinic All Day

DCC

Thursday

08:00 18:00

Grantham Theatre All Day- 1:3 rotation

Urology MDT 2:3

DCC

Friday

08:00 18:00

Lincoln Robotic theatre

DCC

At a variable time

Admin and SPA

SPA

Out of hours

On-Call

Variable frequency

DCC

TOTAL

10.57 PAs

Person Specification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Specialist interest in Robotic Surgery
• Experience of supervising trainee Doctors

Desirable

• Robotic fellowship experience

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
• Entry of Specialist Register (entry expected within six months, or be pursuing a future CESR application)

Desirable

• Specialist interest in pelvic/renal Oncology
• Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the speciality

Evidence and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Experience of supervising trainee Doctors and ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

• Experience of supervising StRs
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Ability to supervise post graduate research

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