Job summary
Join a progressive, supportive team in one of the UK's most beautiful coastal regions.
We are looking to appoint a Consultant Urological Surgeon to join our friendly and forward-thinking department at Torbay Hospital. Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced consultant looking for a fresh start in the South West, we would be delighted to hear from you.
This is an exciting time to join our team. In 2024, a new Urology Investigations Unit opened, another significant milestone in the Torbay and South Devon's Building Brighter Future programme.
As well as a recent introduction of a robotic surgical system from CMR Surgical, this development reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake access training on the system, with a view of developing robotic services. You will be joining a cohesive team of three consultant urological surgeons and one part-time retiree who work collaboratively across inpatient, outpatient and day case services, with a strong emphasis on mutual support, teaching, and quality care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will assist in providing a comprehensive general and specialised urology service for the population of South Devon. We have close links, excellent working relationships and established pathways with the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, who are the regional Pelvic Cancer Centre. There is an opportunity for cross site working for suitably skilled candidates.
We are also looking to expand our paediatric urology service across both Torbay and the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, and a special interest in this would be welcomed. Both hospitals are a short distance apart served by excellent road links.
All specialty interests will be considered. Of particular value would be an interest in benign prostate outlet surgery including holmium laser enucleation,aquablation and rezum and/or paediatric urology. An interest in urological cancers, in particular prostate and bladder would be most welcome
Other sub-specialist interests will be considered.
The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is vital. It is also anticipated that the successful candidates would contribute to increasing the national profile of the department.
About us
Why Torbay?
Torbay and South Devon offers an exceptional lifestyle. Nestled between Dartmoor National Park and the stunning South Devon coastline, the area boasts sandy beaches, excellent schools (including a grammar school system), a mild climate, and vibrant local communities. There's something for everyone - from coastal walks and sailing to music, food, and cultural festivals.
The region is well-connected, just a short drive to Exeter, plus direct rail links to Central London in under 3 hours, making it easy to maintain national professional networks or family ties. Ongoing regeneration includes new homes, town centre investment, and improved transport links - making this not just a great place to work, but an inspiring place to live.
We warmly welcome informal enquiries and visits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer
- A welcoming, collaborative team with a strong commitment to training, service development, and work-life balance.
- Flexibility to shape your job plan around your interests and experience, including the option to focus on specialist interests.
- A well-established department which is well supported by specialist nurses providing day case and outpatient activity, for TP biopsies, flexible cystoscopies, botox clinics, erectile dysfunction clinics, cancer clinics as well as a dedicated PSA tracker service.
- A generous relocation package available for the right candidate.
- Opportunities to contribute to undergraduate teaching, audit, quality improvement, and research.
Whether you're looking to grow your career in a new consultant post or seeking a lifestyle change in a stunning part of the country, we are happy to support the development of a fulfilling and balanced job plan.
About You
You will be:
- GMC registered with a CCT (or within 6 months of completion) in Urology
- A team player with a collaborative mindset
- Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
- Willing to contribute to teaching, training, and governance activities
The new appointments will join a team of 3 full time and 1 part-time retire and return urologist who currently work as a single team, sharing responsibility for the management of both inpatients, outpatients and day cases.
The Urology unit is a supportive, innovative and cohesive department. The department is well supported by specialist nurses and provide many nurse led services including TP biopsy, flexible cystoscopy, botox clinics, erectile dysfunction clinics, cancer clinics and a dedicated PSA tracker service.
The department currently has 1 Deanery ST trainee, 2 Urology Fellows (ST3+), 1Core Trainee, 2 F2s and 3 F1's. There are 4 Urology cancer nurse specialists and 8nurse specialists
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer
- A welcoming, collaborative team with a strong commitment to training, service development, and work-life balance.
- Flexibility to shape your job plan around your interests and experience, including the option to focus on specialist interests.
- A well-established department which is well supported by specialist nurses providing day case and outpatient activity, for TP biopsies, flexible cystoscopies, botox clinics, erectile dysfunction clinics, cancer clinics as well as a dedicated PSA tracker service.
- A generous relocation package available for the right candidate.
- Opportunities to contribute to undergraduate teaching, audit, quality improvement, and research.
Whether you're looking to grow your career in a new consultant post or seeking a lifestyle change in a stunning part of the country, we are happy to support the development of a fulfilling and balanced job plan.
About You
You will be:
- GMC registered with a CCT (or within 6 months of completion) in Urology
- A team player with a collaborative mindset
- Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
- Willing to contribute to teaching, training, and governance activities
The new appointments will join a team of 3 full time and 1 part-time retire and return urologist who currently work as a single team, sharing responsibility for the management of both inpatients, outpatients and day cases.
The Urology unit is a supportive, innovative and cohesive department. The department is well supported by specialist nurses and provide many nurse led services including TP biopsy, flexible cystoscopy, botox clinics, erectile dysfunction clinics, cancer clinics and a dedicated PSA tracker service.
The department currently has 1 Deanery ST trainee, 2 Urology Fellows (ST3+), 1Core Trainee, 2 F2s and 3 F1's. There are 4 Urology cancer nurse specialists and 8nurse specialists
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice)
- CCT in Urology If Pre-CCT (CCT must be within 6 months of interview)
- FRCS
- Entry on Specialist Register either with CESR or European Community Rights
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Urology
- Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice)
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and recent initiatives and changes Management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (with licence to practice)
- CCT in Urology If Pre-CCT (CCT must be within 6 months of interview)
- FRCS
- Entry on Specialist Register either with CESR or European Community Rights
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Urology
- Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC Standards / Good Medical Practice)
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and recent initiatives and changes Management
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
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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).
