Consultant Urologist
Job Description
Role Overview
Applications are invited for a Consultant Urological Surgeon to be based at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. The post is offered on the new Consultant Contract terms and conditions, on a 10 programmed activity basis, although two EPAs may be available. The appointee will participate in the on call rota and become an integral part of the urological services delivered across NHS Highland.
Responsibilities
- Provide all major urological surgery, including robotic procedures, pelvic oncology and upper and lower tract surgery.
- Lead one stop clinics and specialist investigations to streamline patient care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and support rural general hospitals with diagnostic and surgical services.
- Contribute to teaching and supervision of undergraduate, postgraduate and clinical trainees.
- Engage in research, audit and quality improvement activities.
Qualifications
- Must be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of the anticipated award of a CCT at interview.
- Experience and interest in urological surgery, with particular strength in robotics, pelvic oncology, or diagnostic techniques such as trans perineal biopsy.
- Ability to work within a portfolio based career structure and negotiate job plans to accommodate teaching, research, and humanitarian work.
- Commitment to excellence, quality of care, and teamwork.
Additional Information
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
