Curriculum Vitae

Mr. Waseem Akhter

Consultant Urological Surgeon

MBBS, MRCS(Ed),

FEBU, FRCS(Urol)

Personal Details:

Name: Waseem Akhter

Address: ** ********* ******,

Hounslow London UK

TW3 4DZ

Tel.: Mobile:078********

E-mail: admjze@r.postjobfree.com

admjze@r.postjobfree.com

Personal Statement:

I am a substantive consultant urological surgeon & clinical service lead at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Essex, UK. I have a sub-specialty interest in the diagnosis and management of urinary tract stone disease and all other aspects of endourology and minimally invasive urological surgery. My Special areas of expertise include Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in both the prone and supine positions including performing my own access, flexible ureterorenoscopy and laser stone fragmentation, diagnosis and management of upper tract urothelial tumours, endoscopic management of bladder cancer, medical and surgical management for benign prostatic disease including UROLiFT, laser prostatectomy (HoLEP) and management of ureteric strictures. After completing my basic surgical and urological training and conducting the relevant academia during my urology higher surgical specialist training programme on the London training scheme. During my training I have been involved in teaching juniors, medical students & nurses.

I am extremely passionate about academic urology as evident from the presentations & publications. I have also led and completed numerous academic projects, published in peer- reviewed journal, authored book chapters and presented in international, national & regional meetings. In addition, I am a peer reviewer for many international journals. Qualifications:

• MBBS, Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan,1998

• PLAB, 2003.

• MRCS (Ed), 2008.

• FRCS (urol), 2017.

• CCT, 01/10/2018

• FEBU, 29/06/2019

Organizations/ Memberships:

• GMC full registration with license to practice.

• European Association of Urology membership (EUA). Career History:

Date Employer Hospital Position Specialty

01/2019-

till date

Princess

Alexandra

Hospital, Harlow,

Essex, UK

Princess

Alexandra

Hospital,

Harlow,

Essex, UK

Substantive

Consultant &

Clinical Lead

Urology

10/2018-

12/2018

James Paget

University Hospital

James

Paget

University

Hospital

Locum

Consultant

Urology

06/2017-

10/18

North Thames

rotation, London

Deanery

Charing Cross

Hospital &

St Mary’s

Hospital,

London

ST-7 Urology Urology

10/2017-

10/2016

North Thames

rotation, London

Deanery

Watford

General

Hospital

ST6 Urology

10/2016-

10/2015

North Thames

rotation,

London

Deanery

Northwick Park

Hospital

ST5 Urology

10/2015- North Thames

rotation, London

Deanery

Wexham

Park Hospital

ST4/3 Urology

10/2013

02/2013- Northern Lincolnshire

& Goole Hospitals

NHS

Scunthorpe

General

Trust registrar Urology

09/2013

01/2013- Barts Health NHS Trust Newham

General

Hospital

&

Royal London

Hospital

Research

Clinical Fellow

Urology

Urology

11/2011

10/2011- University Hospital of

North Tees &

Hartlepool

University

Hospital of

North Tees

Trust Registrar,

Urology

Urology

08/2009

04/2009–

05/2008

University Hospital

of North Tees &

Hartlepool

University

Hospital of North

Tees

Senior House

Officer, Urology

Urology

04/2008 – Gateshead

Healthcare NHS

Trust

Queen Elizabeth

Hospital,

Gateshead

FTSTA-1,

Intensive care

Intensive care

01/2008

01/2008-

09/2007

Nottingham

University Hospital

NHS Trust

Queens Medical

Centre

Nottingham

Clinical Fellow,

Emergency

Department

Emergency

Medicine

07/2007 –

08/2006

County Durham &

Darlington

Acute

Hospitals

NHS Trust

Darlington

Memorial

Hospital

Foundation

Year- 2

Foundation

Year 2 T&O

/ENT/Gen

Surgery

08/2006 –

08/2005

County Durham &

Darlington Acute

Hospitals NHS Trust

Darlington

Memorial Hospital

Foundation

Year- 1

Gen Surg/Gen

Med/Anaesthe

sia

08/2005 – South Warwick NHS

Foundation Trust

Warwick General

Hospital

Senior House

Officer

Trauma &

Orthopaedics

01/2005

01/2005

–

04/2004

County Durham &

Darlington Acute

Hospitals NHS Trust

Darlington

Memorial Hospital

Clinical Fellow Emergency

Department

04/2004- Good Hope Hospital Good Hope Clinical Emergency 01/2004 NHS Trust Hospital Attachment Department

12/2003-

10/2003

Nottingham University

Hospital

Nottingham City

Hospital

Clinical

Attachment

Intensive Care/

Anaesthesia

09/2003-

08/2003

Dudley Group of

Hospital NHS Trust

Russell Hall

Hospital

Clinical

Attachment

General

Surgery

05/2003-

12/22001

Aga Khan University

Hospital, Karachi

Aga Khan

University

Hospital, Karachi

Research

Officer

Basic Health

Sciences

12/2001-

12/1998

Civil Hospital, Karachi,

Pakistan

Civil Hospital,

Karachi, Pakistan

House officer/

Medical Officer

General

Surgery

Courses:

• Train the Trainer Course, ISC Medical, April’18

• Prone/ Supine PCNL course, EAU, March’16

• Leadership & Management Course, Imperial Health Care NHS Trust, Feb’15

• Advance course on Lap Nephrectomy, EAU, March’15

• Communication- breaking bad news, Health Education North West London, June’15

• Laparoscopy for beginners, EAU March’15

• Retropubic Radical Prostatectomy, EAU, March’15

• Urology Human Factors Course, UCH, Spetember’14

• Laser & Stenting Course, UCH Septemner’14

• Uro-genital trauma Course

• Prone PCNL Access Course, University of Patras, Greece, Nov’14

• Ureteroscopy Skills Course, Addenbrooke’s Hospital Cambridge, Nov’14

• BAUS urology ultrasound course, BAUS, June’14

• TRUS/ Template prostate biopsy, BAUS, June’14

• Paeds Urology Course, BAUS, June’14

• Simulation in Urology: Now & beyond, RSM, October’14

• Spinal Injuries Course, Sheffield, April’13

• Rigid/Flexible Ureteroenoscopy, UCH, September’12

• Introduction to Urology, BAUS, Feb’12

• Research Governance Framework, Barts & The London Hospital, December’11

• Teach the Teachers Course, Oxford Medical, January’11

• Introduction to HoLEP, BAUS, June’11

•

• Certificate in Urodynamics, Bristol Urological Institute, March’11

• Laser Safety in Course, University Hospital of North Tees, Spetember’11

• Teach the Teachers Course, Oxford Medical, January’11

• Fundamentals of transurethral resection, Ninewells Hospital, October’09

• Core Urology Skills Module 1& 2, RCS(Ed.), Sepetmber’08

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), University Hospital of North Tees, November’07

• Care of the critically Ill surgical patients, Bedford Hospital, November’07

• Basic Surgical Skills, RCS(Ed.), July’05

Prizes:

• Best presentation “Audit on HoLEP Vs TURP ‘’

Urology North West London Training Day 2015.

• A-Grade in final year MBBS, Distinction in Gynaecology &Obstetrics

• A-oneGrade in O-level

• Merit scholarship in O-level

Conferences and meetings:

• Annual EAU Congress, London, UK, March 2017& March 2019

•

• BAUS Annual Meeting, Liverpool, June 2016

• Annual EAU Congress, Munich, Germany, March2016

• BAUS Annual Meeting, Manchester, June2015.

• Annual EAU Congress, Madrid, Spain March2015

• BAUS Annual Meeting, Liverpool, June2014

• South Central Regional Urology Meeting, 2014

• World Congress of Endourology & SWL,Turkey, 2012

• Canadian Urology Association Meeting, Banff, Canada 2012

• UROFAIR Annual Meeting, Singapore, March 2012

• Welsh Urological Society Meeting,Singapore, March 2012

• North of England Urological Society meeting,October 2010-11 Publications:

1. Akhter W, Khan F, Chinegwundoh F. Should every patient with hematospermia be investigated? A critical review. Cent Eur J Urol [Internet]. Polish Urological Association; 2013 [cited 2018 Feb 11];66(1):79–82. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24578999

2. Waseem Akhter, Rozh Jalil, Jas Kalsi: Book Chapter, 'Erectile Dysfunction' in mentioned in Hashim H, Dasgupta P. Urology at a Glance. [cited 2017 Feb 06]; Available from: http://www.ciando.com/img/books/extract/1118923677_lp.pdf 3. Akhter W, Chinegwundoh F. Role of MRI in the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer, A Proposal. Clin Exp Med Sci [Internet]. 2013 [cited 2018 Feb 11];1(3):111–6. Available from: http://www.m-hikari.com/cems/cems2013/cems1-4-2013/akhterCEMS1-4- 2013.pdf

4. W Akhter, S Jallad, V Izegbu, R Kavia; Management of acute urinary retention after catheterisation, Foundation Years Journal: vol. 11. Iss. 4- Urology (2017-04-01), page 32

5. Akhter W, Khan SAA, Khan FR, Younis A, Khan SMJZ. Testicular microlithiasis: Case report and literature review. African J Urol [Internet]. Elsevier; 2012 Mar 1 [cited 2018 Feb 11];18(1):38–40. Available from:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110570412000094 6. Rozh Jalil, Waseem Akhter, Jas Kalsi: Book Chapter, ‘Male Infertility' in mentioned in Hashim H, Dasgupta P. Urology at a Glance. [cited 2017 Feb 06]; Available from: http://www.ciando.com/img/books/extract/1118923677_lp.pdf 7. Jallad S, Akhter W, Izegbu V, Kavia R; Management of acute scrotum, Foundation Years Journal: vol. 11. Iss. 4- Urology (2017-04-01), page 63 8. Akhter W, Khan FR, Khan SAA, Umranikar S, Patil K. Intravesical BCG causing bilateral panuveitis and optic neuritis. Clin Exp Med Sci [Internet]. 2013 [cited 2018 Feb 11];45–7. Available from: http://www.m- ikari.com/cems/cems2013/cems1-4- 2013/13004.html

9. Alosta AM, Akhter W, Khan F, Khan SAA. Contemporary surgical practice in UK, public opinion. Clin Exp Med Sci [Internet]. 2013 [cited 2018 Feb 11];117–29. Available from: http://www.m-hikari.com/cems/cems2013/cems1-4-2013/13011.html 10. Akhter W, Habib A, Kavia R. Audit on UroLift- a novel minimally invasive technique to treat lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic enlargement. J Endourol [Internet]. 2017 [cited 2018 Feb 11]; Available from: https://www.eventscribe.com/2017/wce2017/ajaxcalls/PresentationInfo.asp?efp=RER ESVlLR000MjMz&PresentationID=303394&rnd=0.5724979

11. Akhter W, Khan M, Karim O, Motiwala H, Laniado Heatherwood M, Atmaca A, et al. PE59 Early experience with the MIM symphony software registration for MRI- targeted transperineal prostate biopsies PE60 Open versus totally intracorporeal robotic radical cystectomy, bilateral extended pelvic lymph node dissection and Studer urinary diversion for bladder cancer. Abstr 11th Meet EAU Robot Urol Sect

(ERUS), 17–19 Sept 2014, Amsterdam, Netherlands [Internet]. 2014 [cited 2018 Feb 11];13:38. Available from:

http://www.eusupplements.europeanurology.com/article/S1569-9056(14)50090-5 12.Hussain SF, Irfan M, Naqi YS, Islam M, Akhter W. Acute respiratory failure in Pakistani patients: risk factors associated with mortality. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak

[Internet]. 2006 Apr [cited 2018 Feb 11];16(4):287–90. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16624195

13. Waseem Akhter, Sally Benton, Frank Chinegwundoh, London, United Kingdom, Are PSA, free to total PSA ratio, & P2PSA levels helpful to monitor pathological grades of prostate cancer patients on active surveillance? (Abstract) Journal of Endourology, October 2013, 27(S1): P1-A470. doi:10.1089/end.2013.2001. Volume: 27 Issue S1: October 1, 2013

14. Jalil RT, Akhter W, Sevdalis N, Green JSA. Chairing and leadership in cancer multidisciplinary teams: Development and evaluation of an assessment tool. (Abstract) European Urology Supplements. 2013; 12(6):132-3.

15. Akhter W, Shiekh M; Kilburn K, Peediakyil A, Palit V, Should CT urogram be the first radiological investigation to evauate visible haematuria? (Abstract) CUAJ 2012; 6(3uppl 1): S1-S112

16. Koye B., Akhter W., Peedikayl A., Zamora I., Gilliland E.L., Ahmad M.S. The economics of transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal nephrectomies, (Abstract) Journal of Endourology, September 2010, vol./is. 24/(A239), 0892-7790 (September 2010) Poster Presentations:

• Audit on UroLift- a novel minimally invasive technique to treat lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic enlargement (Poster presented in World Congress of Endourology September 2017)

• HoLEP is an effective bladder outflow surgery with better clinical outcome– Our experience in district general settings (Poster presented in World Congress of Endourology October 2015)

• MIM Symphony software registration can improve the diagnostic accuracy of MRI-targeted transperineal prostate biopsies (Poster accepted in Canadian Association of Urology Conference 2015)

• 'Electronic Stent Register’. Future Solution for Forgotten Stent (Poster accepted in Canadian Association of Urology Conference 2015)

• Early experience with the MIM symphony software registration MRI-targeted transperineal prostate biopsies. (Poster presented in World Congress of Endourology October 2014)

• Are PSA, free to total PSA ratio, & P2PSA levels helpful to monitor pathological grades of prostate cancer patients on active surveillance? (Poster presented in World Congress of Endourology October 2013)

• Chairing and leadership in cancer multidisciplinary teams: Development and evaluation of an assessment tool (Presented in European Multidisciplinary Meeting on Urological Cancers EMUC Marsielle November 2013)

• Does Urine Cytology Have Any Diagnostic Value in Evaluation of Haematuria? Poster (Poster Presentation in BAUS Section of Oncology Annual Meeting 15th -16th November 2012)

• A prospective study of grading nephrectomy complications by Clavien-Dindo classification- Time to adopt universally (Poster presented in World Congress of Endourology september2012)

• The Economics of Laparoscopic Versus Open Radical Nephrectomies in North East of England (Poster presented in World Congress of Endourology september2010)

• Is TRUS guided prostate biopsy under local anaesthesia safe and tolerable? Patients’ perspective. (Poster presented in World Congress of Endourology september2012)

• Should CT urogram be the first radiological investigation to evaluate visible haematuria? (Poster presented in Canadian Association of Urology Conference 2012)

• Is documentation of urethral catheterisation important? An experience in a district general, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust (Poster presented in Singapore Association of Urology Conference March 2012)

• Management of newly diagnosed renal colic patients, are we adhering to guidelines? University Hospital of North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Trust (Poster presented in Singapore Association of Urology Conference March 2012) Audits:

• HoLEP is an effective bladder outflow surgery with better clinical outcome– Our experience in district general settings

International Presentation

• Is group & save sample mandatory prior to TURP/HoLEP, Local Presentation

• ‘Electronic Stent Register’. Future Solution for Forgotten Stent. International Presentation

• GPIU study of EAU 2010-11; to collect and compare the incidence of UTIs. International Presentation

• Diagnostic value of urine cytology in haematuria evaluation? National Presentation

• Grading nephrectomy complications by Clavien-Dindo Classification- Time to adopt universally

International Presentation

• Documentation of urethra catheterization

International Presentation

• Management of newly diagnosed renal colic patients, are we adhering to guidelines?

International Presentation

• Is X-ray KUB First Line Imaging to Diagnose Renal Tract Stone? Local Presentation

• Audit on Tertiary Care Referrals of Shoulder Trauma Patients. Local Presentation

• Audit on Management of Paracetamol Overdose Patients Local Presentation

Presentations:

• Financial and human toll of negative prostate biopsies and review of prostate cancer screening (Presentation in Irish Society of Urology Meeting September 2012)

• Flexible Cystoscopy- How Do Patients feel? (XXXVth Sir Peter Freyer Memorial Lecture & Surgical Symposium 3-4th September 2010, Ireland) National Presentation

• Does Urine Cytology Have Any Diagnostic Value in Evaluation of Haematuria? Poster (Poster Presentation in BAUS Section of Oncology Annual Meeting 15th -16th November 2012)

Regional Presentations

• MIM Symphony software registration for MRI-targeted transperineal prostate biopsies (Presented in South central meeting 2015, Winchester)

• Financial and human toll of negative prostate biopsies and review of prostate cancer screening (Presented in Welsh Urological Society Meeting March 2012)

• Are NHS Patients Satisfied with Current Surgical Services?

(Presented in Welsh Urological Society Meeting March 2012) Management & development of services:

• I am the clinical lead of urology/ stone & cancer services in the urology department at The Princess Alexandra Hospital

• I organize; urology management meetings, Cancer MDT, monthly clinical audit, morbidity/mortality and journal club meetings of the urology department as consultant urological surgeon & urology service & cancer lead

• Service improvement projects; Business case for new procedures such as UROLIFT, REZUM, HoLEP, & resumed PCNL procedure, set up one stop LUTS clinic, Metabolic Stone clinic, one stop prostate cancer diagnostics & haematuria clinics, I have also organised a strategy planning & vision 2030 for urology service workshop

• Leadership & Management Skills Course, Imperial Health Care NHS Foundation Trust, Feb’2015

• I was in the lead role of director and vice president of Blood Transfusion Services in The Patients’ Welfare Association, Asia’s largest student run NGO in Pakistan. During my two years tenure, I introduced a cell separator system to retrieve high yield of platelets from a single donor that significantly reduced the shortage of platelets supply. I also organized blood donation camps on various occasions. I am still actively involved in fund raising for this reputable organization.

Teaching:

• I am educational supervisor of core surgical trainees, & clinical supervisor for General Practice Trainee (GP trainees) at The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, UK

• I am a regular faculty of FRC (Urol) Mock Viva Course at Iqbal Shergill & Northwick Park Hospital course April- May 2018, November 2019

• I am a regular faculty member of Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Skills Course at Wexham Park Hospital.

• I taught Basic Laparoscopic Skills at RSM, Jan’2016

• Trian the Trainer Course, April’ 2018

• Teach the Teachers Course, Feb’2011

• Small Group Teaching Course, e-module

• I have been teaching at Barts and the London Hospital in teaching F1/F2 doctors, medical and dental students of Barts School of Medicine and Dentistry regarding urological emergencies. I have been also an OSCE examiner for Barts School of Medicine and Dentistry students.

• I have been OSCE examiner at Barts and The London Medical School

• I supervise the junior doctors in performing different procedures such as flexible cystoscopy, rigid cystoscopy, JJ stent insertion, venfelons, taking ABGs and catheterization. I also augment their histories and presentation skill by one to one active teaching.

• I teach the patients by giving healthy tips about importance of hand hygiene, role of balanced diet, regular exercise, disadvantages of smoking for their health. IT experience:

• I am an enthusiastic user of PC and informatics technology, proficient in the use of Microsoft word, Power point & Excel. I am also proficient with the use of Internet, particularly for research purposes.

Extracurricular Activities:

• Traveling

Traveling around the world.

• Sport

I enjoy playing cricket. I have played for Thirsk and BIDA cricket club. Languages:

• Excellent command of spoken & written English, Urdu & Punjabi.

• Academic IELTS, July 2003 with an over-all score of7 (8 in speaking)

Contact this candidate