Job summary
We
are seeking a passionate and skilled Consultant Urologist to join our
innovative and high-performing team at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS
Foundation Trust. This substantive Post focuses on Endo-Urology and general
Urology services, supporting key service areas including:
Stone
disease management.
Male
LUTS, including HoLEP and ThuLEP.
Potential
involvement in female, functional, or reconstructive Urology, depending on your subspecialty interests.
Contribution
to 2WW and routine outpatient clinic capacity.
This
role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the stone service at
STSFT and develop a subspecialty interest aligned with departmental needs. You
will join a dynamic team delivering a mix of theatre lists, outpatient clinics,
flexible cystoscopy sessions, and active participation in the weekly Urology
Cancer MDT.
You will be supported through tailored in-house mentoring,
particularly in subspecialty areas such as HoLEP, stone surgery, or
reconstructive Urology, depending on experience and interest.
Our
department serves a population of over 900,000 across the North East and is a
designated Urology Cancer Centre, offering advanced procedures including
robotic surgery, cryotherapy, and reconstructive techniques.
We value collaboration, innovation, and
excellence in patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a
supportive team and contribute to a nationally-recognised service.
Proposed interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
This Post focuses on Endo-Urology
and general Urology services. You will join a skilled team
of surgeons and nurses. Key responsibilities include:
Provide
specialist Endo-Urology care, including support for the stone service.
Perform
male LUTS procedures such as HoLEP and ThuLEP.
Deliver
general Urology services, including 2WW and routine outpatient clinics.
Contribute
to subspecialty areas (e.g. female, functional, or reconstructive Urology)
based on expertise.
Support
reduction in waiting times and improve access to Urology services.
Engage in service development, teaching, and
supervision of junior staff.
You will
work alongside 15 Consultant Urologists across the Directorate, supporting
outpatient, diagnostic, day case, and inpatient services. Clinics are held at
Sunderland, Durham, and South Tyneside. The on-call rota is 1:12.
The role includes teaching and training at all
levels, contributing to audit and research programmes, and promoting team-based
practice and innovation. You are expected to support national
audits, recruit to clinical trials, and publish surgical outcomes. You will
also play a key role in shaping service development and enhancing patient
pathways through collaborative working and evidence-based practice.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will join the existing team of consultants and will participate in the on-call rota.
Overall responsibilities include the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic and operational aspects of the Urology Services across Sunderland and South Tyneside and the wider sub-regional catchment area. These will reflect National and local priorities including the strategic direction of STSFT and the Directorate of Urology.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will join the existing team of consultants and will participate in the on-call rota.
Overall responsibilities include the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic and operational aspects of the Urology Services across Sunderland and South Tyneside and the wider sub-regional catchment area. These will reflect National and local priorities including the strategic direction of STSFT and the Directorate of Urology.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the six-month period with Executive Medical Director approval].
Desirable
- Higher professional Degree, MD, PhD or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Full general ENT surgical training with experience of general Urology with sub-specialty expertise in prostate and bladder.
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time-management skills.
Desirable
- Fellowship in the area of subspeciality interest.
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management Course and / or Certificate.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Teaching & Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of, and adherence to, principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
Audit & Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the six-month period with Executive Medical Director approval].
Desirable
- Higher professional Degree, MD, PhD or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Full general ENT surgical training with experience of general Urology with sub-specialty expertise in prostate and bladder.
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time-management skills.
Desirable
- Fellowship in the area of subspeciality interest.
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management Course and / or Certificate.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Teaching & Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of, and adherence to, principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
Audit & Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
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.
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.
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).
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