Consultant Urological Surgeon with interest in Renal Cancer & Robotics
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultant with an interest in renal cancer and minimally invasive surgery, including robotics.
The position offers the opportunity to deliver comprehensive renal cancer surgery, as part of a team of existing surgeons. With the mentorship of colleagues within the department you will have the opportunity, through flexible working, to develop expertise in robotic renal surgery. We are a busy regional renal cancer centre, looking to expand our cancer surgery team, currently undertaking >150 renal cancer resections per year.
Those who wish to visit the hospital should contact Charlotte Stephens - Charlotte.Stephens@porthosp.nhs.uk - PA to Richard Robinson (Care Group Director).
Interview Date: 25th April 2025
Main duties of the job
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, which on appointment would be on a 1 in 9 basis, fully supported by a 24-hour middle grade tier.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job responsibilities
Grade: Consultant Urological Surgeon with an interest in Renal Cancer & Robotics
Department: Urology
Reports to: Clinical Director
Please refer to the attached documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
* Higher professional training in urology
* Current entry on the GMC specialist register, via CCT or CESR (or anticipated entry within 6 months)
Experience
* Skilled in the delivery of laparoscopic surgery
* Evidence of experience in robotic surgery
* Demonstrable skills and experience in general urology
* Understanding of clinical risk management
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.
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