Trust Doctor in Urology

Trust Doctor in Urology

This post will provide training opportunities in operating theatre (inpatient and day case), diagnostics and outpatient clinics, along with management of emergencies and elective inpatients. The role will be tailored to the level of experience and training of the appointee. From an educational perspective, there will be opportunities to run supervised audits, give presentations and teach. Publication and presentation of work at international and national meetings is strongly encouraged and supported.

The urology department comprises nine full‑time consultants, Urology ST registrars, senior clinical fellows, one surgical education fellow, one CT, two FY2s and three FY1 doctors. The department is supported by specialist nurses and cancer nurse specialists. Diagnostic and local anaesthetic treatment services are delivered within the on‑site dedicated urology diagnostic and treatment unit, which offers flexible cystoscopy, urodynamics, TULA and LATP.

The department provides subspecialist work in laparoscopic (transperitoneal and retroperitoneal) surgery, endourology including PCNL and HoLEP, paediatric urology and andrology. It serves a population of 570,000 people that can double during the peak holiday season. The unit has a high patient throughput and offers excellent training opportunitiesκά στα.

The candidate will be required to have completed basic surgical training (MRCS) and have an interest in pursuing a career in Urology. Previous experience in Urology is essential. Applicants must be GMC registered.

Clinicalilat work fwa dependence on experience. The post holder will also participate in a 1:6 out‑of‑hours/on‑call rota.

• Assessment & management of in‑patients.
• Assessment & management of acute admissions.
• Attend ward rounds.
• Attend multi‑disciplinary ward meetings.
• Attend out‑patients.
• Assessment of patients in the Emergency Department.
• Fulfil duties of the weekly timetable including out‑of‑hours responsibilities.
• Maintain the highest clinical standards in management of clinical services.
• Share day dietary responsibility for patient care.
• Ensure active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• Actively participate in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance & Audit.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.
• Support the Trust’s NHS Net Zero target through sustainability initiatives.

This post will provide the opportunity to develop non‑clinical skills and experience and to undertake education, research or quality improvement projects.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people, which can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. The Trust employs approximately 6,700 staff and has a budget of about £580 million.

The Trust is a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing education as well as ongoing professional development for health professionals in clinical and non‑clinical roles.

RCHT is committed to advancing clinical services, facilities, and specialist care locally. The Trust has a growing reputation for research and innovation and is a research‑active organisation.

The South West Clinical School in Cornwall promotes clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence‑based activities.

• Provide a urology service to RCHT, responsible for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
• Care for urology inpatients and emergency admissions.
• Assume responsibilities relating to any special interest.
• Provide professional supervision of junior medical staff.
• Engage in teaching activities.
• Participate in medical audit, Trust Clinical Governance processes and…