Overview
Join a progressive, supportive team in one of the UK’s most beautiful coastal regions. We are looking to appoint a Consultant Urological Surgeon to join our friendly and forward-thinking department at Torbay Hospital. Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced consultant looking for a fresh start in the South West, we would be delighted to hear from you.
This is an exciting time to join our team. In 2024, a new Urology Investigations Unit opened, and the Torbay and South Devon Building Brighter Future programme continues to develop. A robotic surgical system from CMR Surgical has been introduced; you will have the opportunity to undertake access training on the system, with a view to developing robotic services. You will be joining a cohesive team of three consultant urological surgeons and one part-time retiree who work collaboratively across inpatient, outpatient and day case services, with a strong emphasis on mutual support, teaching, and quality care. The successful candidate will assist in providing a comprehensive general and specialised urology service for the population of South Devon. There are close links with the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, the regional Pelvic Cancer Centre, and there is potential for cross-site working for suitably skilled candidates. We are also looking to expand our paediatric urology service across Torbay and the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, and a special interest in this would be welcomed. Both hospitals are a short distance apart with excellent road links. All specialty interests will be considered; particular value would be an interest in benign prostate outlet surgery including holmium laser enucleation, aquablation and rezum, and/or paediatric urology. An interest in urological cancers (prostate and bladder) would be most welcome. Other sub-specialist interests will be considered. The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team is vital. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate would contribute to increasing the national profile of the department.
Why Torbay?
Torbay and South Devon offers an exceptional lifestyle. Nestled between Dartmoor National Park and the stunning South Devon coastline, the area boasts sandy beaches, excellent schools (including a grammar school system), a mild climate, and vibrant local communities. There’s something for everyone—from coastal walks and sailing to music, food, and cultural festivals. The region is well-connected, just a short drive to Exeter, plus direct rail links to Central London in under 3 hours, making it easy to maintain national professional networks or family ties. Ongoing regeneration includes new homes, town centre investment, and improved transport links – making this not just a great place to work, but an inspiring place to live.
Responsibilities
* Provide a comprehensive general and specialised urology service for the population of South Devon.
* Collaborate with Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, with cross-site opportunities for suitably skilled candidates.
* Support the expansion of paediatric urology services across Torbay and the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
* Contribute to teaching, quality care, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
* Develop robotic urology services, with opportunity to undertake access training on the CMR robotic system.
Interests / Qualifications
* All specialty interests will be considered.
* Interest in benign prostate outlet surgery, including holmium laser enucleation, aquablation and rezum, and/or paediatric urology.
* Interest in urological cancers, in particular prostate and bladder, would be most welcome.
* Other sub-specialist interests will be considered.
* Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
How to enquire / contact
We warmly welcome informal enquiries and visits. For further details or informal visits contact:
* Name: Angelika Zang — Job title: Consultant Urologist — Email: azang@nhs.net — Telephone: 01803 655282
* Mr Seanan O’Rourke, Consultant Urological Surgeon — Text/Ring/WhatsApp: 07484 657527
* Mr Pavel Wozniak, Consultant Urological Surgeon — Text/Ring/WhatsApp: 07772 531562
* Miss Angelika Zang, Consultant Urological Surgeon — Text/Ring/WhatsApp: 07980 603970
* Mr Adam Kimble, Clinical Director for General Surgery & Urology — 01803 655294
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