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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Applications are invited for the above posts based at University Hospital Ayr. The post holder will join a team of 6 Consultant Urologists (to make a team of 7 WTE consultants), Nurse Specialists (uro-oncology and continence), Physiotherapists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners as well as day surgery, theatre, radiology and ward staff.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran have full range of equipment to treat men with bladder outflow obstruction, and to treat patients with stone disease. We have recently purchased the Rezum device which will complement the existing technologies in the department (Green light laser prostate vapourisation, bipolar TURP, monopolar TURP and Thulium fibre laser). We also have a full range of equipment to treat stones, which includes multiple lasers, Trilogy system for PCNL surgery and video flexible ureteroscopes (single use and reusable). We would welcome applications from individuals with an interest in the management of urinary tract stone disease and in the management of lower urinary tract symptoms and bladder outflow obstruction, with an additional contribution to the core work of the department.
The Urology Department provides an area wide service covering a population of 367,000. The Department is based at University Hospital Ayr which is a modern general hospital opened in 1991. Within the Hospital the Urology Department is privileged to have a purpose built urology assessment unit which opened in 2002. The urology department is a progressive department fore-fronting developments in endo-urology, diagnostic services and service redesign.
This is a 10 programmed activity post although an additional EPAs may be available to meet the needs of the service. The successful candidate will participate in the on call rota on a 1:7 basis.
Visits to the department and informal enquiries are welcomed by Mr Ross Clark, Clinical Director, Telephone 01292 610555 extension 14750.
Candidates may also wish to meet with Mr Cameron Sharkey, General Manager, Telephone 01292 601555 ext 17123.
Interviews will take place on the 27th February 2024 in the Afternoon.