NHS Consultant in Urology

With a CQC rating of ‘good’, this Trust in Greater London seeks to appoint a skilled Consultant to join the Urology Department. This role will have a focus on prostate cancer diagnostics and functional urology. Tailored to the candidate's expertise, responsibilities may include participation in the Prostate cancer service, including involvement in a large study the department is undertaking.

The position entails 10 programmed activities primarily at 2 hospitals within the Trust. With growing demands in Urological cancer care, the appointee will primarily support diagnostic and therapeutic core urology while encouraged to develop a sub-specialty interest in most benign fields. The main expectations and duties of the job plan will be as follows:

• To deliver high quality diagnostics, as well as treatment and management, of adult patients with urological disorders and diseases in line with clinical protocols. You will be proactively ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making, whilst ensuring to deliver our high standard of care consistently.
• Ensure prompt attendance at agreed Direct Clinical Care Programmed Activities.
• Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care, responding to their views in a professional manner.
• Contribute positively to the team and promote a culture of collaborative working with colleagues across the Partnership to optimise patient safety.
• Ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior medical staff and updated on a regular basis.
• Keep fully informed about best practice in the specialty/sub-specialty areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director.
• To role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Key details

• Contract: Fixed Term
• Location: London
• Salary: £93,666 - £126,281

The Trust’s Urology Service

This Urology Department (part of the Surgical Directorate) is renowned for its outstanding patient care and comprehensive training programs for specialist registrars and junior doctors. By collaborating closely with another trust, they conduct weekly joint Specialist MDTs for various cancers and offer specialized services such as rapid Haematuria diagnosis and one-stop prostate cancer diagnostics.

Their facilities include a dedicated Day Surgery Unit, Haematuria clinic, and modern equipment for urodynamic testing. They prioritize day case surgeries and have recently expanded services at one of the hospitals within the Trust. With a strong emphasis on clinical governance and continuous professional development, they offer mentorship and opportunities for leadership. The department also fosters collaboration with another large hospital within the Trust, hosting rotating higher surgical trainees, and employs advanced nurse practitioners to enhance patient care and support clinical activities.

The post holder will also be expected to participate in the on-call urology service with a frequency of 1:8, with prospective cover for planned and unexpected absences.

Location

A beautiful and picturesque part of the country, a brilliant place to settle for families or people earlier in their careers as well. 87% of the  schools in the area were rated as either "Good" or "Outstanding" by Ofsted, the highest proportion in the South East region. The location offers easy access to London, making it an attractive location for commuters. The average train journey from the area to London takes around 30-40 minutes. The area is steeped in history, with charming market towns, historic villages, and stately homes dotting the landscape. Landmarks such as Hampton Court Palace and Guildford Castle offer residents a rich cultural experience. This area of the country also has a lower than average crime rate.

Requirements

• GMC Registration with License to Practice (essential)
• Ability to practice independently at Consultant level (essential)
• MRCS at a minimum, with FRCS/FEBU and Specialist Registration being highly desirable.

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next Urology role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new Urology role in the NHS including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this vacancy or if you would like to discuss your search for work and seek advice on other available posts then please send a copy of your most recent CV to benf@bdiresourcing.com and one of the specialist Urology team will be in touch to discuss your options.

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you all the best with your application.