Job summary
The department in Blackburn is a integrated Urology outpatients, ward and offices. The Urology ward is based on B14. The dedicated Urology outpatient's suite has facilities for flexible cystoscopies and transperineal and transrectal ultrasound and prostate biopsies. The department also has two Holmium:YAG and one Thulium-fibre laser machines that are used for endourology. In addition, there is two TULA laser machine to enable flexible cystoscopy and bladder tumour ablations procedures in the out-patient setting.

The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has three NHS commissioned da Vinci robots.

On the Burnley site there is a Urology Investigations Unit (UIU), which is a large, purpose-built unit where flexible cystoscopy, urodynamics, TULA laser ablations and perineal precision point prostate biopsy sessions, and out-patient (OP) clinics take place. Some minimally invasive prostate procedures traditionally done in theatre are now being done in the OP setting in the UIU and this will expand further. Inpatient work and day case surgery is performed in the Elective Surgical Centre. Paediatric urological surgery is also performed in Burnley. The department provides extracorporeal lithotripsy services once a month, using mobile lithotripsy providers.

Main duties of the job
Consultant Urological Surgeon - experience in pelvic oncology, robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) and robotic radical cystectomy.

The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and these posts present an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.

There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist.The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has two NHS commissioned da Vinci robots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial and radical nephrectomies. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures.

About us
The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and these posts present an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Applications are invited for a Consultant post in our Urology Service at ELHT.

The appointment is for a Full time Consultant Urological Surgeon on 10.2PAs working across our two base sites of RBTH and BGTH. It is intended that the successful candidate will have an interest and proven experience in robotic, laparoscopic and open kidney cancer/benign procedures. Experience in managing common paediatric conditions at a non-specialist DGH level will be a significant advantage, as this remains an area of much demand within the Trust

There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has three NHS commissioned da Vinci robots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial nephrectomies and cystectomies. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures.

Job responsibilities
The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and these posts present an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high-quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Applications are invited for a Consultant post in our Urology Service at ELHT.

The appointment is for a Full-time Consultant Urological Surgeon on 10.2PAs working across our two base sites of RBTH and BGTH.

With this appointment there will be 9 full time Urology Consultants supporting a 1:9 on-call rota with middle grade cover. The department is actively looking to expand and will be advertising at least one further substantive posts in the near future.

There is subspecialisation in Oncology, Endourology and functional Urology. All consultants still undertake core Urology. Andrology services are also provided but are mainly run by a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The department is an accredited cancer centre for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Network where the major pelvic cancer surgery is currently split between East Lancashire Hospitals Trust and one other provider. The trust has three NHS commissioned da Vinci robots which are used for radical prostatectomies, partial nephrectomies and cystectomies. The trust is also a referral centre for complex stone surgery including PCNL procedures.

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation formed by the merger of hospital and community services in East Lancashire. We provide a broad range of acute and community services to the local population in addition to some specialist services to a wider population. We are a clinically led, managerially supported organisation.

Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS

• Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
• FRCS (UROL) or qualification of an equivalent level.
• MBBS or equivalent MRCS or equivalent
• Membership of the Royal College of surgeons or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher qualification e.g. MD or MSc.
• Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
• Other relevant postgraduate qualification

TRAINING

• Experience and training in core urology and on-call rota
• Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses to maintain professional competencies

Desirable

• Post FRCS Fellowship programme in a urological cancer management at a recognised training centre

EXPERIENCE

• High level of demonstrable clinical experience/interest in managing a range of core and cancer urology work in the elective and non-elective setting
• Proven experience in robotic and open pelvic cancer procedures including robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy and robotic radical cystectomy
• Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to mentor others
• Understanding of, and experience of, performing and participating in audits during general professional or higher specialist training
• Willingness to undertake departmental audits as requested/required

Desirable

• Experience in urology at consultant level
• Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
• Proven experience in reconstructive work
• Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates and members of multi disciplinary team
• Previous research projects/publications

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Clear commitment to lifelong learning
• Experience of evidence-based medicine
• Ability to keep up to date in the speciality

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate post graduate societies
• IT skills and ability/willingness to adopt new and innovative IT/AI technology in delivering quality health care

MANAGEMENT

• Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management

Desirable

• Attendance at appropriate management courses
• Previous participation in a management role
• Experience in appraisal and mentoring

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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