We recently went into partnership with Bournemouth University and, with the merger of Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts, became University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust this is a really exciting time to join us!

Our ambitious multi-million pound plans to develop our sites are well underway, including developing RBH as the major acute and emergency hospital in East Dorset, PH as the major planned care hospital, and ambitious plans for Christchurch to support on-going patient treatment.

Joining UHD gives you the opportunity to enjoy all that Dorset has to offer. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town , and Poole has a large natural harbour and is perfect for water sports or relaxing at a quayside restaurant.

With both the New Forest and Isle of Purbeck on our doorstep, over 7 miles of stunning sandy beaches and coastal paths, we are located within an area of amazing beauty providing a great place for you to achieve your rewarding work life balance.

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Consultant Urological Surgeon

Upper Tract Surgery (Open, Laparoscopic and Robotic)

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

 

This is a full time post to join our team of 11 Consultant Urological Surgeons. The successful candidate will join our established upper tract team. We offer open, laparoscopic and robotic renal surgery. We have a Da Vinci Xi robot which is equipped with a dedicated Hitachi intraoperative ultrasound. We work closely with our in house radiology team who offer ablative treatment for small renal lesions. The ideal candidate will have a broad urological background with additional post CCT experience in robotic and laparoscopic upper tract surgery.

Join us at this very exciting time as Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals have just merged into the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

We have ambitious plans to develop our sites, making even better use of our combined resources to serve our population most effectively.

You will now be one of the first new employees of University Hospitals Dorset and you will be taking up the many opportunities that Dorset has to offer in the way of a rewarding work life balance.

We are located within an area of amazing beauty which includes opportunities to drive, walk, run, swim or cycle in the New Forest, in the Purbecks, along miles of golden beaches and the Jurassic coastline. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town with a wide selection of restaurants and cafes; theatres, cinemas and sporting activities and Poole attracts many visitors, has a large natural harbour and is perfect for water sports or relaxing at a quayside restaurant.

Transport links are excellent with Bournemouth International airport, Cross-channel ferry terminals at Poole and direct train access to London.

Please note all staff being recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across our new Trust sites when service demands require it.

You must be registered with the General Medical Council

All agencies must first contact Medical Resourcing on Medical.Resourcing@uhd.nhs.uk.

For further information please contact:

Urology Clinical Leads

Mr K Turner: kevin.turner@uhd.nhs.uk

Mr T Johnston: tommy.johnston@uhd.nhd.uk

Tel: 0300 019 4617

Clinical Director Surgery

Miss Emma Bromwich: emma.bromwich@uhd.nhs.uk,

Tel: 0300 019 4616

Directorate Manager: Surgery

Mrs Nichola House: nichola.house@uhd.nhs.uk,

Tel: 0300 019 4597

Closing date: 06/04/2022

Interview date: 09/05/2022

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We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Network Group (LGBTQ+), European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

Please note:

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations when service demands require it.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.