Trust Doctor ST3+

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Urology department at Guildford for a 12 months fixed term contract. Following the successful centralisation of Pelvic Uro-Oncology Services.

This post is designed for applicants working towards the end of their training and will provide excellent opportunities for them to develop their skills in robotic radical prostatectomy and cystectomy. On your supporting information, please highlight how you meet this criteria.

The Royal Surrey County Hospital undertakes over 500 robotic pelvic oncology cases per year and 300 brachytherapy implants.  Previous candidates have undertaken ERUS Robotic Training curriculum programs and have become proficient in performing each procedure sufficient for independent practice.

There are excellent research facilitates with established prospective outcomes data bases and close links with the University of Surrey.  The department has research managers, research nurses and in house statistical and database support.  The successful candidate may wish to undertake a PhD or MD during their tenure.

The unit has 3 Da Vinci robots with 4 consoles and a simulation module.  There is also a dedicated brachytherapy suite.  The hospital offers excellent training facilities in minimal access therapy hosting one of the largest Minimal Access Training Units in the UK.

Main duties of the job

Working with the team of Consultant urological surgeons at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust and visiting consultants from other Alliance hospitals. This post will involve both Theatre lists as well as outpatient clinics alongside the urology consultants.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will also participate in the general urological workload of the department including undertake a weekly flexible cystoscopy list. The post-holder must have suitable urological and surgical experience for this role.

Please see attached Job Description, Person Specification and Advert for full details.