Job summary The work of the department is based at University Hospital of Wales (UHW) with inpatient beds located on ward C6 PESU and emergency beds on the Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC) & B6 ward. There are two dedicated urology operating theatres in the Short Stay Surgical Unit (SSSU) with sessions running every weekday. A Da Vinci Xi Robot is situated within SSSU. The urology operating theatre has its own dedicated laparoscopic stack system with both single & triple chip cameras and digital recording facilities. It also has its own 100W Holmium laser. Most urological surgery is carried out in SSSU which provides facilities for 23 hr 59 min patient stay. Patient requiring extended stay are cared for in a dedicated inpatient ward. Outpatient services are based in a dedicated clinic suite. There are full video- urodynamic facilities. Specialist surgery carried out within the department includes: Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy & partial nephrectomy Laparoscopic nephrectomy & pyeloplasty Percutaneous nephrolithotomy & flexible ureterorenoscopic stone surgery Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate Cystectomy & orthotopic bladder reconstruction (bladder cancer) Renal tumours surgery involving the inferior vena cava using cardiopulmonary bypass Retroperitoneal surgery (advanced testicular cancer) Reconstructive urology Fertility services inc. surgical sperm retrieval A satellite service is provided to the Spinal Surgery & Rehab Unit at Llandough Hospital. Main duties of the job Please refer to the Specialty Doctor Job Description and Personal Specification for further information. About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,727 to £95,400 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-MP155.24-A Job locations University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the Specialty Doctor Job Description and Personal Specification for further information. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the Specialty Doctor Job Description and Personal Specification for further information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or recognised equivalent Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise MRCS or equivalent Desirable 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 Four years' full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies Desirable Assessment of emergencies Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities Essential Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Up to date with current medical practices Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance Values aligned to those of the Health Board Desirable Audit Teaching Computing skills Research interests relevant to the specialty Personal Qualities Essential Motivated and efficient Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues Flexible, caring and hard working Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or recognised equivalent Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise MRCS or equivalent Desirable 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 Four years' full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies Desirable Assessment of emergencies Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities Essential Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Up to date with current medical practices Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance Values aligned to those of the Health Board Desirable Audit Teaching Computing skills Research interests relevant to the specialty Personal Qualities Essential Motivated and efficient Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues Flexible, caring and hard working Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)