Consultant Urological Surgeon - Robotic Upper Tract Oncology & Recon

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Requirement

Essential criteria

• MB ChB or equivalent
• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
• Completion of Higher Specialist Training in Urology, or within 6 months of CCT at interview
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, or eligibility for full registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Urology, or within 6 months of CCT at the date of interview
• Broad experience of elective and emergency urological surgery
• Ability to contribute safely to core and acute urology
• Advanced fellowship-level or equivalent training in robotic renal / upper tract surgery
• Demonstrable experience in robotic partial and radical nephrectomy
• Experience in complex renal cancer surgery and multidisciplinary case selection
• Evidence of outcomes review, audit or quality improvement relevant to upper tract / robotic surgery
• Experience of teaching and training medical students and resident doctors
• Publications and presentations in urology
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of leadership and collaborative multidisciplinary working
• Commitment to service transformation, pathway redesign and One MFT working
• Commitment to training and development of robotic surgical capability

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree (MD/ChM or equivalent)
• Experience or developed interest in robotic upper urinary tract reconstructive surgery
• Evidence of research or academic activity relevant to specialist practice
• Member of BAUS and/or relevant subspecialist section

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