Trust Doctor in Urology

This post will provide training opportunities in operating theatre (inpatient and daycase), diagnostics and outpatient clinics, along with management of emergencies and elective inpatients. The post would be tailored to the level of experience and training of the appointee.

From an educational perspective, there will be opportunities in running supervised audits, presentations and teaching. Publication and presentation of work at international and national meetings is very much encouraged and supported.

The urology department comprises 9 full time consultants, Urology ST registrars, Senior clinical fellows, one surgical education fellow, one CT, two FY2s and three FY1. The department is supported by a number of specialist nurses and cancer nurse specialists. Diagnostic and local anaesthetic treatment services are provided within the on-site dedicated urology diagnostic and treatment unit, including 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. We are a busy unit covering a population of 570 000 which can double during peak holiday season. We have a high throughput of patients and can offer excellent training opportunities.

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

Clinical work depending on experience . You 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 the duties of the weekly timetable including out of hours responsibilities.
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of clinical services.
• Share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the patients.
• Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• Actively participate in departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance & Audit.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.
• Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are actively encouraged & supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

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

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 - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, 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 as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

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General Duties and Responsibilities of the Post

• Provision within the department of a urology service to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
• care of urology inpatients and emergency admissions.
• Any responsibility that relates to a special interest.
• Professional supervision of junior medical staff.
• Responsibilities for carrying out teaching.
• Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD.
• Involvement in research if applicable.
• Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust such as domiciliary consultations, or services provided by the Trust for other agencies e.g., the prison service (This excludes work done under direct arrangements between an individual doctor and a third party e.g., Category
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