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58% as general urologists with a subspecialist interest and
33% as primarily a subspecialist. In certain subspecialties
there was a higher percentage of surgeons over the age of
55 years. This was particularly the case in Andrology,
Reconstruction and Female urology, potentially leaving a
skills shortfall within the next 7 years (one training cycle).
Analysis of the results by BAUS region also has the potential to warn about regional shortfalls and compare provision between regions. However, a higher return rate from
future surveys would be required to make this a truly useful tool.
Conclusions: This survey has shown that it will be possible to predict where skills shortages may be in the near
future. There is a need to balance future provision with
disease prevalence however and a higher response rate
would make the predictions more robust.
P2-3 Urologist workload - an up to date
picture. Results from the BAUS workforce
survey
Manson R1,2,3, Palmer M
1Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom,
2Glasgow Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom, 3On behalf of BAUS and
the Specialist Advisory Committee in Urology

Introduction: This study aimed to establish the workload
of urological consultants and their working practices.
Methods: All BAUS members in consultant posts in the
UK and Republic of Ireland were invited by email to complete an online survey. This included questions on: programmed activities (PAs); on call activity; clinic sessions
and clinic service provision.
Results: A total of 536 responses were gathered from
the UK. This equates to approximately 50% of the UK
workforce. Age ranged from 33 to 70 (Mean 50). Only 9%
undertook less than 10 PAs per week whilst 71% carried
out 11 or more. 89.4% participated within an on call rota;
of whom 55% retain their normal elective activity, 18%
cancel half day activity and 27% cancel all elective activity.
78% of those involved in on call rotas reported a rota
intensity of 1:8 or greater. With regards to clinic activity,
46% undertake 1-2 clinic sessions per week, 50% participate in 3-4 with few attending more. 32% of consultant
led clinics do not have any additional staff member. Of
those clinics with at least one additional staff member
only 48% had a specialist registrar in attendance. Patient
numbers in clinic varied by patient type and with general/
subspecialty.
Conclusions: The workload of a urologist remains high
and the survey demonstrates that there is little spare
capacity. The increasing tendency of emergency care to be
consultant delivered will impact on elective activity. It can
also be seen that training opportunities may be lost in the
clinic setting.

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P2-4 Do regional meeting presentations add
value to the wider scientific community?
A review of the outcomes of abstracts
presented at the South Thames urology
regional meeting
Malthouse T1, Sturch P, Symes A, Larner T
1Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Introduction: Participation in research is mandatory for
urology trainees for certification of completion of training
(CCT) as laid out by the Joint Committee on Surgical
Training (JCST). The South Thames Urology Meeting
(STM) is a bi-annual regional conference involving South
London and KSS deanery trainees & provides the opportunity to present audit and research work. Our aim was to
assess the publication rates, time taken to publish, and
assess variables associated with publication success.
Methods: All abstracts presented at the STM between
2010 & 2016 were identified, with a minimum follow-up
time of 12 months. PubMed database and Google search
engines were used to identify abstracts that had achieved
full-text publication by searching for authors, full titles and
keywords. Published abstracts were identified and
excluded. Time to publication, number of authors, study
design, level of evidence, research institution and sub-speciality were analysed.
Results: Overall, 210 abstracts were presented at the
STM between 2010-2016, of which 18 were published as
full text articles (8.6%). The mean length of time to publication was 19.3 months (-7-48) with 2 abstracts presented from already published articles. Articles were
published in 9 journals. The mean number of authors was
5.8 (3-12).
Conclusions: The STM provides trainees with a forum to
present local audit and research - reflected in the lower
rates of publication compared to national meetings.
Bladder cancer, functional & endo-urology were the most
published sub-specialities. Length of time to publication
should be considered by trainees looking to meet CCT
criteria.
P2-5 The urology cancer MDT: what can be
improved?
Warner R1, Pottle E2, Taylor C3, Green J1
Cross University Hospital, London, United Kingdom, 2School
of Medical Education, King's College London, United Kingdom,
3School of Health Sciences, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

1Whipps

Introduction: Cancer Research UK published a 2017
report on improving the effectiveness of MDTs. We analysed urology cancer MDT members' responses to questionnaires in comparison to other specialities and
identified areas they would like to improve and prioritise.

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