Job summary Applications are invited for the full time substantive post of Consultant Urologist at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new appointment to our currently Urology base. The new appointee is expected to undertake the management of independent core Urology procedures such as performing TURP, TURBT, DSU lists, Flexi and rigid URS laser lithotripsy and ESWL. A special interest in advanced BPH surgery such as REZUM and HoLEP or RARP and Nephrectomy procedures is required, as well as the ability to carry out LATP and TULA procedures. Proposed Interview date: 14th July 2024. Main duties of the job - To provide inpatient and outpatient services- To be part of a multidisciplinary team, this includes radiologists, oncologists, pathologists and clinical nurse specialists.- To contribute to the training and educational and clinical supervision of Higher and Basic Surgical trainees and other professional team members.- To provide appraisals and assessment of medical staff supporting the team.- To develop special interests to enhance what is currently undertaken in the department.- To fulfil continuing professional development in line with clinical governance.- To participate in audit and other areas of the Care Group responsibility.- To be involved in a 1:6 consultant of the week on call rota with prospective cover, covering Urology patients.- To support the development of the service About us This post is located at Dorset County Hospital (DCH). The Trust serves a population of approximately 250,000 and is situated in the historic town of Dorchester in an attractive part of Dorset. The area is served by high quality schools and is close to some of the most beautiful coastline in the UK. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 405 -MD2514UROL Job locations Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Job description Job responsibilities Urology shares beds with the Surgical Department. There is a Short Stay Unit for patients staying 48 hours or less, Abbotsbury Ward and Lulworth Ward. The Urology Service provides Outpatients in the Community Hospitals in the area, including Blandford, Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Bridport. The new appointee will undertake Outpatients in a community hospital. The Dorset Renal Unit is based in Dorset County Hospital. This has meant an increased workload for the Urology Department who regularly undertake surgery on transplant and dialysis patients. On average the department does 40 - 50 nephrectomies from all over the region a year. In addition to this it also undertakes transplant nephrectomies as well as other routine surgery on dialysis and transplant patients. The Urolithiasis workload of the department has increased dramatically over the last few years. The department currently undertakes PCNL, flexible and rigid ureterorenoscopies and holmium laser. Robotic prostatectomies for West Dorset patients are carried out by Mr Afzal at Royal Bournemouth hospital. The new appointee is expected to provide independent core Urology procedures such as performing TURP, TURBT, DSU lists, Flexi and rigid URS laser lithotripsy and ESWL. A special interest in RARP and Nephrectomy or in advanced BPH surgery such as REZUM and HoLEP is required, as well as the ability to carry out LATP and TULA procedures. There would also be an opportunity to support other procedures such as PCNL and ESWL The successful candidate will be provided with office accommodation and secretarial support. The Trust has an agreed formulary for medical and surgical consumables and single use instruments; any appointee would be expected to comply and use the items on this formulary. Any additions or changes to the formulary can only be made through formal channels. Job description Job responsibilities Urology shares beds with the Surgical Department. There is a Short Stay Unit for patients staying 48 hours or less, Abbotsbury Ward and Lulworth Ward. The Urology Service provides Outpatients in the Community Hospitals in the area, including Blandford, Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Bridport. The new appointee will undertake Outpatients in a community hospital. The Dorset Renal Unit is based in Dorset County Hospital. This has meant an increased workload for the Urology Department who regularly undertake surgery on transplant and dialysis patients. On average the department does 40 - 50 nephrectomies from all over the region a year. In addition to this it also undertakes transplant nephrectomies as well as other routine surgery on dialysis and transplant patients. The Urolithiasis workload of the department has increased dramatically over the last few years. The department currently undertakes PCNL, flexible and rigid ureterorenoscopies and holmium laser. Robotic prostatectomies for West Dorset patients are carried out by Mr Afzal at Royal Bournemouth hospital. The new appointee is expected to provide independent core Urology procedures such as performing TURP, TURBT, DSU lists, Flexi and rigid URS laser lithotripsy and ESWL. A special interest in RARP and Nephrectomy or in advanced BPH surgery such as REZUM and HoLEP is required, as well as the ability to carry out LATP and TULA procedures. There would also be an opportunity to support other procedures such as PCNL and ESWL The successful candidate will be provided with office accommodation and secretarial support. The Trust has an agreed formulary for medical and surgical consumables and single use instruments; any appointee would be expected to comply and use the items on this formulary. Any additions or changes to the formulary can only be made through formal channels. Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential Higher UK clinical qualification e.g. FRCS/Urol or overseas equivalent Awarded CCST or on Specialist register OR either of these anticipated within 6 months of interview Experience Essential 5 years clinical experience in Urology at SPR or equivalent Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant Experience in PCNL, Ureteroscopies and laser. Experience in RARP and/or Nephrectomy Current Skills and Abilities including Essential Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification Team Working and Service Development Essential Evidence of leadership and service development Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of understanding of clinical governance Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit. Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research. Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision Essential Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post. Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS Teaching and communication Essential Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post. Ability to present effectively to an audience Ability to communicate effectively Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential Higher UK clinical qualification e.g. FRCS/Urol or overseas equivalent Awarded CCST or on Specialist register OR either of these anticipated within 6 months of interview Experience Essential 5 years clinical experience in Urology at SPR or equivalent Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant Experience in PCNL, Ureteroscopies and laser. Experience in RARP and/or Nephrectomy Current Skills and Abilities including Essential Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification Team Working and Service Development Essential Evidence of leadership and service development Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of understanding of clinical governance Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit. Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research. Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision Essential Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post. Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS Teaching and communication Essential Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post. Ability to present effectively to an audience Ability to communicate effectively 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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)