Job summary
A whole-time post as Consultant in Urology is available from May 2026 at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The clinical work will include core urology with an upper tract benign and malignant subspecialty interest.
The appointment is on a whole-time basis, but applications are welcome from those who wish to job share
Candidates are very welcome to visit the Department and are invited to contact Professor Richard Bryant, Clinical Lead, Department of Urology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, through his secretary Caroline Gordon Tel: (01865) 26347, or Bryony Lennon, Directorate Manager, Renal Medicine, Transplant & Urology Bryony.Lennon@ouh.nhs.uk
Any person who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis, in consultation with consultant colleagues. Suitably qualified job-share candidates will receive serious consideration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder duties will be split across the Churchill Hospital and Horton General hospital. Presence will be required in other parts of the Trust including the John Radcliffe Hospital. The clinical work will be focused on the delivery of core urology and stone disease.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed overview of the job role, including an indicative job plan, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed overview of the job role, including an indicative job plan, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifiacations
Essential
- FRCS (urol.) or equivalent CCT in Urology; or Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Urology; or within six months of achieving CCST at the time of interview.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Training in Urology to consultant level, with experience in Renal subspecialty (benign and cancer)
- Ability to make decisions at consultant leve
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient leadership within an organisation and knowledge of national access targets
- Communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Urology in a large teaching hospita
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and Government's agenda for its modernisation.
- Computing skills: ability to use Word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- Management training and experience
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration and licence to practise
- Driving License
Person Specification
Qualifiacations
Essential
- FRCS (urol.) or equivalent CCT in Urology; or Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Urology; or within six months of achieving CCST at the time of interview.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Training in Urology to consultant level, with experience in Renal subspecialty (benign and cancer)
- Ability to make decisions at consultant leve
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient leadership within an organisation and knowledge of national access targets
- Communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant in Urology in a large teaching hospita
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and Government's agenda for its modernisation.
- Computing skills: ability to use Word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- Management training and experience
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration and licence to practise
- Driving License
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).
