Consultant Urological Surgeon Interest Robotic Prostatectomy

Consultant Urological Surgeon With an Interest in Robotic Prostatectomy

Closing date: 12 January 2026

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

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

Effective communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary team are essential. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the national profile of the department through publications and presentations at international meetings.

Consultants currently participate 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.

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, one of the largest hospitals on the south coast, employing over 8,700 staff.

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

The post holder will have experience in the provision of minimally invasive robotic surgery and will develop expertise in robotic prostatectomy with mentorship. They will be responsible for further developing and delivering the pathway for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, alongside our expanding workforce of specialist nurses and nurse consultants. Effective communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary team are vital.

The successful candidate will also contribute to increasing the national profile of the department through publications and presentations at international meetings. Consultants 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.

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence‑based practice
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside speciality
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making

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

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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust