Consultant Urologist - Haywards Heath, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Job overview

Applicants are invited for a new and exciting post for a consultant urologist with interest in robotic pelvic oncology. The post offered is for a Consultant Urological Surgeon with an initial 10 programmed activities. The successful applicant will be in charge of developing and delivering a urological pelvic cancer service at Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath with support and sessions as necessary at a regional centre.

Main duties of the job

The job plan for this substantive appointment will be based on 10 PAs to include 8 DCC PAs and 2 SPA and will allow for flexible working and time shifting. This may be worked flexibly over a seven day working week. It is anticipated that patient related administration would be performed within the confines of 8 PAs.

As a team player you will be expected to take an equitable share of the work in the department, including oncall cover and one stop clinics. The appointees' role will help to lead / provide support to diagnostic services, therapeutic pelvic oncology as well as support the pelvic oncology and trauma service at the Royal Sussex County Hospital site.

You will join a team of 7 friendly and enthusiastic Urologists at the University Hospitals Sussex, Princess Royal.

The applicant must should be within 6 months of CCT, be competent in performing robotic radical prostate surgery and may have an interest in cystectomy. The applicant must show enthusiasm for medical education and training

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job plan for this substantive appointment will be based on 10 PAs to include 8 DCC PAs and 2 SPA and will allow for flexible working and time shifting. This may be worked flexibly over a seven day working week. It is anticipated that patient related administration would be performed within the confines of 8 PAs.

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