Job summary
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Benign Prostate Surgery
Specialty Doctor
Job overview
This is a new post which is being offered by this East Kent NHS Trust which offers a unique opportunity for a senior clinical fellowship in BPH surgery utilising novel technologies. The successful candidate will develop skills to perform a plethora of treatments independently and will be ideal to set up new services.
This is a unique and special opportunity has arisen to support a clinical fellow in developing and mastering skills in treating male LUTS and BPH using traditional and novel surgical techniques. The post lasts for one year and would suit a post-CCT trainee in Urology.
Main duties of the job
This is a unique opportunity to focus training in diagnosing and managing men with lower urinary tract symptoms using a selection of established and novel surgical techniques including Rezum, Urolift, Greenlight laser vaporisation and Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate with Moses technology. The successful candidate will develop skills to be a regional expert in BPH technologies.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 800,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding
and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.
At East Kent, we will do all we can to help you grow a career around you, your family, your location and your interests.
We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire – all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- This post has arisen due to collaboration with industry which opens significant opportunities for ongoing support for mentorship and research development. There will be support to develop research projects with significant funding available.
- The urology department at Kent and Canterbury Hospital has a urology suite adjacent to the dedicated urology ward. The department has expanded significantly and we are also major cancer centre providing robotic surgery.
- Further opportunities will exist to visit other sites of clinical expertise and this may involve international visits.
- The successful candidate will audit outcomes from the range of treatments offered and be prepared to present the data at regional and international conferences.
- Dedicated research PAs will be incorporated into the job plan.
- This shall be a 10 PA post, with on-call 1 in 10 rota supporting our current middle grade team.
Person specification
other requirements
Essential criteria
- Team working
- Problem solving skills
- Successful completion of projects
Desirable criteria
- Project management or fund raising for research
Personal/professional attributes
Essential criteria
- Proven track record of high achievement in team working, collaboration with other specialties and allied professional healthcare workers
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of publications, presentations at national and international conferences
Clinical governance
Essential criteria
- Ability to provide evidence of audits and service improvements
- Desire to maintain high standards in compliance with Trust policy
Desirable criteria
- Leadership position for governance for local, regional or national bodies
Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of surgical performance and skills acquisition
- Previous experience of BPH surgery including TURP
Desirable criteria
- Past experience of performing HoLEP, steam therapy and prostatic urethal lift implant surgery
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Relevant evidence of GMC registration
Desirable criteria
- Higher level degree such as MSc or PhD
- Previous research experience
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jemma Hale
- Job title
- Consultant Urologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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