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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Urology Bladder Surgeon

The closing date is 14 November 2025

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Job summary

The post holder must be fully registered with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise and is advised to maintain up to date membership of a recognised medical defence organisation. The successful candidate is expected to be aware of local policies and procedures and comply with the standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trusts. Consultant appointments are made to the University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust as a whole; as services are developed and changed, the base of posts may alter and any employee of the Trust will be expected, within an agreed clinical strategy, to move his/her sessions as the service requires. In particular, your attention is drawn to the fact that the post advertised may include routine evening and week-end working as part of the working arrangements and any applicant automatically agrees to undertake such work; the specific scheduling of such activities would be subject to further discussion and may be agreed at a later date in the future. This includes a move to 7 day/24 hour working in accordance with Trust governance and commissioning requirements.

The medical team at the QE currently for Urology consists of 12 consultants, 1 clinical scientist and a Cancer and Benign Nursing Team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead the non muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) team at the QE, and be part of a wider robotic Pelvic Team that spans across UHB. The Urology Service on the QE site includes both Cancer and Benign Subspecialities and is continuing to strive towards development and innovation. The post holder will lead in the delivery of TULA and the streamlining of the bladder cancer patient pathway across the different Trust sites. The post holder will be supported by a dedicated team of specialist trainees and SAS doctors and will have regular outpatient and diagnostic clinics, with the opportunity to pick up Theatres. The post holder will be expected to also partake in the QE on-call Rota.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

304-EP-1097409

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful post holder should be fully competent to deliver Bladder Surgery

The successful post holder will also be expected to partake in the QE on call rota, deliver OP clinics and diagnostic work

Leadership & Governance

*Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive hand service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved.

*Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking innovative practice.

*Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust.

*Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.

*Play an active role in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance program.

*Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.

*Demonstrate excellence in patient care.

*Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances.

Human Resources

*Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.

*Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan.

*Contribute, enthusiastically, to the teaching of patients, undergraduates and postgraduates in a wide range of health-related disciplines.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

*The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.

*The post holder must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.

Planning and organizing

*Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.

*Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.

Analysis and data management

*Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.

*Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate time-frame.

Equality and Diversity

*Ensure the implementation of equality and diversity policy in relation to management and development of staff in the division.

*Actively promote the equality and diversity policies of the Trust.

Continuing Medical Education

*Attend departmental meetings.

*Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained.

*The trust fully supports the requirement for CME by the relevant Royal College and acknowledges that it is an essential component of a consultant's professional activities that will be reviewed during the appraisal process and revalidation. Time and financial support will be granted in accordance with the Trust's Leave Policy

These duties and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive. Duties may be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Duties will be reflected in a job plan, which will be subject to annual review with the Service Lead and the Divisional Medical Director.

The post holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be in position to meet these objectives. Office space and secretarial support will be provided although both may be shared.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful post holder should be fully competent to deliver Bladder Surgery

The successful post holder will also be expected to partake in the QE on call rota, deliver OP clinics and diagnostic work

Leadership & Governance

*Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive hand service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved.

*Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking innovative practice.

*Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust.

*Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.

*Play an active role in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance program.

*Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.

*Demonstrate excellence in patient care.

*Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances.

Human Resources

*Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.

*Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan.

*Contribute, enthusiastically, to the teaching of patients, undergraduates and postgraduates in a wide range of health-related disciplines.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

*The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.

*The post holder must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.

Planning and organizing

*Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.

*Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.

Analysis and data management

*Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.

*Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate time-frame.

Equality and Diversity

*Ensure the implementation of equality and diversity policy in relation to management and development of staff in the division.

*Actively promote the equality and diversity policies of the Trust.

Continuing Medical Education

*Attend departmental meetings.

*Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained.

*The trust fully supports the requirement for CME by the relevant Royal College and acknowledges that it is an essential component of a consultant's professional activities that will be reviewed during the appraisal process and revalidation. Time and financial support will be granted in accordance with the Trust's Leave Policy

These duties and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive. Duties may be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Duties will be reflected in a job plan, which will be subject to annual review with the Service Lead and the Divisional Medical Director.

The post holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be in position to meet these objectives. Office space and secretarial support will be provided although both may be shared.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *FRCS Urol or equivalent
  • *CCT in urology or equivalent
  • *GMC registration specialist register or eligible within 6 months
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *FRCS Urol or equivalent
  • *CCT in urology or equivalent
  • *GMC registration specialist register or eligible within 6 months

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Mr Rupesh Bhatt

Rupesh.bhatt@uhb.nhs.uk

07917556159

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

304-EP-1097409

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


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