Consultant Urologist Robotic Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of patients with benign and malignant urological conditions.

• Perform advanced robotic-assisted urological surgical procedures, including complex pelvic and abdominal urological operations, according to clinical indications and approved surgical privileges.

• Demonstrate expertise in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy for the surgical management of localised and selected locally advanced prostate cancer.

• Perform robotic-assisted partial and radical nephrectomy for appropriate renal tumours and other kidney conditions requiring surgical intervention.

• Perform robotic-assisted pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction and other suitable reconstructive urological procedures.

• Assess and manage patients requiring robotic-assisted radical cystectomy and urinary diversion, where appropriately trained and credentialed.

• Perform robotic-assisted reconstructive procedures for selected ureteric and urinary tract abnormalities.

• Utilise advanced robotic surgical platforms, including the da Vinci Surgical System or equivalent robotic technologies, where available and appropriately credentialed.

• Perform laparoscopic and conventional open urological procedures when clinically indicated.

• Diagnose and manage prostate disorders, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, and other prostatic conditions.

• Evaluate and manage renal masses, kidney tumours, bladder tumours, and other urological malignancies.

• Provide comprehensive assessment and surgical management of patients with prostate, kidney, bladder, and selected upper urinary tract cancers.

• Participate in multidisciplinary uro-oncology meetings and coordinate treatment planning with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists.

• Diagnose and manage urinary tract obstruction, hydronephrosis, ureteric strictures, and other structural abnormalities of the urinary system.

• Evaluate and treat urinary stone disease, including renal and ureteric calculi, using appropriate medical, endoscopic, or surgical interventions.

• Perform endourological procedures, including cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, and other minimally invasive urinary tract interventions within approved procedural privileges.

• Assess and manage patients with lower urinary tract symptoms, urinary retention, recurrent urinary tract infections, and other common urological disorders.

• Evaluate and manage male reproductive and sexual health conditions within the scope of clinical expertise.

• Assess patients with urinary incontinence, bladder dysfunction, and other functional urological conditions, coordinating specialised management when required.

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments, evaluate surgical risks, and determine the most appropriate surgical approach for each patient.

• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on clinical assessment, diagnostic investigations, oncological considerations, and evidence-based guidelines.

• Interpret relevant diagnostic investigations, including ultrasound, CT, MRI, prostate imaging, urodynamic studies, and other urological assessments.

• Perform detailed surgical planning for robotic-assisted procedures, including evaluation of anatomical complexity and patient suitability.

• Apply advanced robotic surgical techniques, including precise dissection, intracorporeal suturing, reconstruction, and tissue preservation where clinically appropriate.

• Provide comprehensive postoperative care, including monitoring of renal function, urinary function, surgical recovery, and potential complications.

• Recognise and manage postoperative complications, including bleeding, infection, urinary leakage, anastomotic complications, and other procedure-related adverse events.

• Implement enhanced recovery and minimally invasive surgery protocols to support safe and effective postoperative rehabilitation.

• Manage urological emergencies, including acute urinary obstruction, severe haematuria, urinary tract injuries, and other urgent urological conditions.

• Coordinate emergency surgical intervention or specialist referral when clinically indicated.

• Collaborate with nephrologists, oncologists, radiologists, anaesthesiologists, pathologists, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Participate in complex urological case discussions, surgical planning meetings, and multidisciplinary treatment reviews.

• Provide comprehensive counselling to patients and families regarding urological conditions, robotic surgery, treatment alternatives, potential complications, and postoperative recovery.

• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, operative reports, and compliance with hospital policies, robotic surgery safety protocols, and patient safety standards.

• Participate in clinical audits, surgical outcome monitoring, morbidity and mortality reviews, research activities, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to the development and expansion of robotic urological surgery programmes, including clinical protocols, surgical pathways, and quality assurance processes.

• Support the training, supervision, and mentoring of junior surgeons, urology trainees, and multidisciplinary robotic surgery team members.

• Stay up to date with advances in robotic urology, minimally invasive surgery, uro-oncology, reconstructive urology, and emerging surgical technologies.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Urology or an equivalent relevant surgical specialty.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, such as ABMS certification, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Advanced fellowship training or specialised clinical training in Robotic Urological Surgery, Minimally Invasive Urology, or Urological Oncology.

• Minimum 5 years of post-specialisation experience, with substantial experience in urological surgery and complex urological disease management.

• Proven hands-on experience performing robotic-assisted urological surgical procedures, with demonstrated independent operative competence.

• Strong experience in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, and other advanced robotic urological procedures.

• Demonstrated proficiency in using the da Vinci Surgical System or equivalent robotic surgical platforms.

• Experience performing complex robotic-assisted pelvic and abdominal urological procedures.

• Strong surgical experience in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, endoscopic, and conventional open urological surgery.

• Comprehensive experience in the diagnosis and surgical management of urological malignancies, including prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers.

• Experience managing complex urological conditions requiring advanced surgical planning and multidisciplinary treatment.

• Demonstrated expertise in robotic surgical techniques, including advanced dissection, intracorporeal suturing, and reconstructive procedures.

• Ability to provide documented evidence of robotic surgical training, procedural experience, and operative competency.

• Experience working in a tertiary hospital, specialised urology department, advanced robotic surgery centre, or multidisciplinary surgical facility.

• Familiarity with international urology guidelines, robotic surgery safety standards, and evidence-based surgical protocols.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary surgical teams and manage complex robotic urological cases.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, as applicable to the position, together with appropriate robotic surgery privileges and institutional credentialing.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical and surgical expertise in urology, with advanced specialisation in robotic-assisted urological surgery.

• Demonstrated independent surgical competence in robotic-assisted prostate, kidney, and other complex urological procedures.

• Advanced proficiency in robotic surgical platforms, including the da Vinci Surgical System or equivalent technologies.

• Comprehensive knowledge of urological oncology, minimally invasive surgery, endourology, and reconstructive urological procedures.

• Expertise in robotic surgical planning, anatomical dissection, intracorporeal suturing, and advanced operative techniques.

• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and clinical decision-making skills in complex urological and surgical cases.

• Ability to assess patient suitability for robotic surgery and select appropriate surgical approaches.

• Expertise in preoperative evaluation, surgical risk assessment, postoperative monitoring, and complication management.

• Ability to respond effectively to urological emergencies and complex intraoperative challenges.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Strong commitment to patient safety, evidence-based surgical practice, and continuous professional development.

• Ability to support robotic surgery programme development, clinical education, surgical research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, robotic urological surgical experience, operative skills, professional background, and the requirements of the healthcare facility.