Specialty Doctor in Urology inRotherham inRotherham PUBLISHED
THU 5 DEC 2024
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust rS5xmd1i
The Urology department provides a comprehensive range of services, including general urology, paediatric surgeries, and cancer care, with a structure that includes several advanced nurse specialists and consultants. The Trust is committed to supporting career advancement through educational opportunities, training for FRCS exams, and the CESR pathway, alongside provisions for study leave and other professional activities.
An exciting opportunity is available at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust for a Specialty Doctor in Urology. This service focused role offers exposure to a broad range of urological practices, a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth.
This post is designed for an enthusiastic doctor keen to deliver high quality care whilst gaining hand on experience under Consultant supervision and progressing in their careers.
There is currently no out of hours service requirement for this role. However this may change in the future based on departmental needs.
About us
The Department
The Urology department provides care across all major sub-specialties including:
General Urology cases including TURBT
BPH surgery including Rezum procedure, HoLEP and TURP
Female Urology surgery and outpatient cases
Selected paediatric surgeries
Andrology clinics
Stone surgeries including PCNL
Upper urinary tract diagnostic and therapeutic surgeries
Diagnostic procedures including TP biopsies, urodynamic studies and flexible cystoscopies
Cancer MDT and non-cancer MDT
Specialist Cancer Care
Radical pelvic cancer surgery is managed by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. However TRFT provides:
Integrated inpatient and outpatient facilities
Follow-up care for prostate and bladder cancer patients
MDT meeting for all patients with cancer
Team Support
The department is supported by:
2 Advanced Nurse Specialists (Band 8a)
4 Cancer Nurse Specialists
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist delivering Andrology services
5 Consultants
Trainees 2 at ST3+ level and 1 at FY2 level
The Post
This post is designed for an enthusiastic doctor who is keen to deliver high-quality care whilst gaining hands on experience under Consultant supervision and progressing in their careers.
Clinical responsibilities:
Manage elective and emergency admissions including investigations and discharge co-ordination
Participate in ward rounds to ensure patient care and exposure to emergency urological cases
Attend timetabled sessions in Consultant supervised theatres and diagnostic investigations to enhance skills and education
Participate in outpatient clinics under Consultant supervision including diagnostic clinics such as cystoscopy sessions
There is currently no out of hours service requirement for this role. However this may change in the future based on departmental needs.
Educational Support and Development
The department strongly supports motivated candidates seeking career progression including:
FRCS support and advice
CESR pathway
Access to training
Presentation opportunities
Study leave as per departmental policy
Provision of Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
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