Job Description

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.


Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job Summary:

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, forward-thinking consultant in with expertise in the comprehensive management of prostate cancer, from diagnosis to robotic prostatectomy.

Key Responsibilities:

The post holder will have experience in the provision of minimally invasive robotic surgery, and with the mentorship of colleagues within the department will develop their expertise in undertaking robotic prostatectomy. The successful candidate will be responsible for further developing and delivering our pathway for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, alongside our expanding workforce of prostate cancer specialist nurses and nurse consultants.


The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is vital. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate would contribute to increasing the national profile of the department through publications and presentations at international meetings.


Consultants currently take part in a "Consultant of the Week" rota on a 1:9 basis, fully supported by a 24 hour middle grade tier and a Hospital at Night Team.


Job Plan

Qualifications

Qualifications

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Higher professional training in urology

Clinical Experience

Current entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT or CESR (or anticipated entry within 6 months)

Clinical Skills

Skilled in the delivery of robotic surgery Ability to perform trans-perineal fusion prostate biopsy Demonstrable skills and experience in general urology Understanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice IT skills Effective, confident presentation ability Experience in and outside speciality

Other

Evidence of participation in audit Good oral and written communication skills Publications Prizes and honours Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making

Additional Information

Working Together For Patients, with Compassion, as One Team, Always Improving

Strategic approach

(clarity on objectives, clear on expectations)

Relationship building

(communicate effectively, be open and willing to help, courtesy, nurtures partnerships)

Personal credibility

(visibility, approachable, back bone, courage, resilience, confidence, role model, challenge bad behaviour, manage poor performance, act with honesty and integrity)

Passion to succeed

(patient centred, positive attitude, take action, take pride, take responsibility, aspire for excellence)

Harness performance through teams

(champion positive change, develop staff, create a culture without fear of retribution, actively listen and value contribution, feedback and empower staff, respect diversity)


The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.


We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.