Job summary
This is a new full-time post in adult urological surgery based at the University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide subspecialist practice in open and robotic pelvic cancer surgery and core oncology (radical cystectomy (robotic and open), robotic prostatectomy, exenterative surgery and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer) in addition to core urological services with a commitment to a 1 in 10 on-call rota.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that the full job description and person specification for this role is available as an attachment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC / GDC registration with a licence to practise
- On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview date
Experience
Essential
- Full training in urology
- Broad range of general urological experience
Desirable
- Subspecialist interests in robotic and open pelvic cancer surgery and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and resident doctors
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
Management
Essential
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
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
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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
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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