Clinical Robotic Surgical Fellow
Closed for applications on: 22-Aug-2023 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 22-Aug-2023 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Eastbourne DGH
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Postcode
- BN21 2UD
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (On call commitment - additional PA's paid)
Salary
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Specialty
- Main area
- Urology
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Robotic Surgical Clinical Fellow (Specialty Doctor) to join our Urology Department within East Sussex Healthcare Trust. The Post holder will specialise in Robotic Surgery (Pelvic).
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There is a General Urology commitment in addition to an on-call commitment. The robotic urology team at Eastbourne District General Hospital provide a regional specialist service in robotic partial nephrectomy, robotic pyeloplasty, robotic prostatectomy and robotic cystectomy. This post will concentrate on robotic pelvic surgery. Eastbourne District General Hospital has a robotic simulator to facilitate robotic skill training.
Duties will include-
- At least two robotic operating sessions per week
- General urology duties to include outpatient clinics and operating lists
- Working in our dedicated newly built £1.3 million Urology Investigation Suite
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC), rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for further details on the post.
The post is to commence in February 2023 and will be fixed term for one year initially, with a view to extend. The post holder must be efficient in flexible cystoscopy, TRUS biopsy and minor surgery. The Urology Department has 8 middle grades working cross site based at Eastbourne DGH & Conquest Hospital Hastings. The work pattern is 1:7non-resident on call. Full GMC registration is required and FRCS (or equivalent) is essential.
Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or • shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or • shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or • shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or • shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Simpson
- Job title
- Service Manager Urology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 151 4500
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