Job summary
- Main area
- Urology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 176-S-7992345
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £63,696 - £102,689 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Urology Speciality Doctor
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
This full-time position is for a Specialty Doctor with substantial experience in Urology. It offers a unique and exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join and contribute to the Urology team. The successful candidate will primarily work supporting a busy department that handles both emergency and elective cases.
The post will offer valuable experience in managing both acute and elective urology patients. During the Consultants' on-call week, daily Post-Take Ward Rounds will be conducted, with no routine clinical activities scheduled.
The role also requires gaining familiarity with the pre-, peri-, and post-operative care of surgical patients, as well as acquiring practical skills relevant to the post holder’s level of training to effectively support the Urology department.
Main duties of the job
To undertake clinical responsibility for a range of urological patients, in agreement with relevant consultants teams.
To maximise the use of available theatre lists and clinics where appropriate and his/her expertise allow.
To be jointly responsible, together with the Registrar and Specialty Doctors, for the daily running of the ward and the care of the inpatients.
To participate in the Urology (middle-grade) On Call rota.
To promote the development of multi-disciplinary teams and shared responsibility for the provision of care to patients.
To support the development of clinical governance, using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk.
To work with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the department.
To participate in departmental teaching and to ensure continued professional development.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds — especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff — see the attached leaflet for details and are proud to be a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered. Join us and help make a difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To undertake clinical responsibility for a range of urological patients, in agreement with relevant consultants teams.
To maximise the use of available theatre lists and clinics where appropriate and his/her expertise allow.
To be jointly responsible, together with the Registrar and Specialty Doctors, for the daily running of the ward and the care of the inpatients.
To participate in the Urology (middle-grade) On Call rota.
To promote the development of multi-disciplinary teams and shared responsibility for the provision of care to patients.
To support the development of clinical governance, using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk.
To work with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the department.
To participate in departmental teaching and to ensure continued professional development.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- FRCS/MRCS
- GMC Registration
Knowledge/Skills/Clinical Expertise
Essential criteria
- Two years post fellowship / membership experience
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within speciality
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients and seek advice when needed
- Competent in Flexible Cystoscopy and Transrectal Ultrasound / Prostate Biopsy
Desirable criteria
- Able to perform basic surgical interventions such as scrotal explorations for testicular torsions etc and able to stent ureters in case of emergency
Leadership/Management Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
Desirable criteria
- Experience of audit management
Academic Achievements (including research and publications)
Essential criteria
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable criteria
- Publications in referred journals
Teaching and Training
Essential criteria
- Experience of supervising F1/2 and CT’s
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elaine Wan
- Job title
- Consultant Urologists and Urology Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07800799009
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