Consultant Urological Surgeon - Robotic Upper Tract Oncology & Recon

Job overview

We are inviting applications for a substantive Consultant Urological Surgeon with expertise in robotic upper urinary tract oncology and reconstructive surgery to join MFT Urology, one of the largest urology services in the UK.

This is a strategic appointment within One MFT Urology and an opportunity to join the service at an important point in its development. We are bringing together our teams, expertise and clinical pathways across Manchester to create a modern, high-quality urology service centred around patients rather than individual hospital sites.

The post is full-time (10 PAs). The successful candidate will join an established upper tract and robotic surgical team and will contribute to the delivery and further development of renal and upper urinary tract cancer surgery across MFT.

Applicants should have advanced training and demonstrable experience in robotic renal and upper tract surgery. The post is intended for a surgeon able to contribute to complex renal cancer surgery, including robotic partial and radical nephrectomy. Experience or a developed interest in robotic upper urinary tract reconstruction is particularly welcomed.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide specialist expertise in robotic renal and upper urinary tract surgery within the One MFT Urology service.

The role will include contribution to renal and upper tract cancer multidisciplinary pathways and operative management, with an expectation of collaborative working across MFT and with The Christie where appropriate.

• robotic partial and radical nephrectomy and other renal cancer surgery appropriate to the appointee's expertise;
• upper urinary tract oncology and complex case selection;
• robotic reconstructive upper tract surgery such as pyeloplasty and ureteric reimplantation where appropriately trained;
• development and standardisation of enhanced recovery and peri-operative pathways;
• prospective review of surgical outcomes, complications and patient experience;
• training and mentorship in robotic surgery for trainees and colleagues;
• research, innovation and evaluation of new techniques and technologies; and
• service development to improve access, capacity, efficiency and resilience across MFT.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.