Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Consultant Urological Surgeon with an interest in General Urology, RenalCancer and Urodynamics to complement our existing team. This is a varied and fulfilling post spanning general urology, renal cancer and urodynamics, with the support of a world-class multidisciplinary environment.

This exciting opportunity has arisen to join the award-winning Stokes Centre for Urology at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust -- one of the UK's leading integrated acute, community and cancer trusts, rated Outstanding by the CQC.

This role is for 8 PA/week. Candidates wishing to negotiate a different number of PAs, or apply as part of a job share, are warmly encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job
This 8 PA post is based at the Stokes Centre for Urology and offers a well-structured, clinically diverse job plan combining:

• General urology outpatient clinics and operating lists (endoscopic & day-case procedures)
• Lead responsibility for the renal cancer service -- MDT participation, outpatient assessment, and operative/non-operative management
• Urodynamic assessment and interpretation, with collaborative urogynaecology pathways
• Modern prostate and bladder cancer diagnostics, including LA transperineal biopsies and outpatient laser ablation
• BPH management across the full spectrum: medical, minimally invasive and surgical
• Advice & Guidance / ERS, ward cover and contribution to emergency urology

About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: Apply through our website.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, including the job plan and person specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Urology (or relevant specialty) via CCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date) or Portfolio Pathway
• MBBS or equivalent
• Educational Supervisor qualification
• Qualification in leadership and/or clinical management

Desirable

• Appraisal qualification
• Teaching/Education Qualification

Research
Essential

• Active interest in Urology research and commitment to clinical innovation, track record in publication

Experience
Essential

• Completion of recognised specialist training in Urology
• Consultant-level experience in general urology, including elective and emergency care
• Experience in management of benign urological conditions
• Experience in endoscopic and day-case urological procedures
• Experience of multi-modal management of BPH
• Previous involvement in renal cancer MDT pathways
• Experience in or demonstrable competence with urodynamic assessment and interpretation
• Demonstrable involvement in a functional urology or urodynamics service, either as part of specialist training or consultant practice.

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: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director for Urology, Mr Dimitrios Moschonas, dimitrios.moschonas@nhs.net