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Job summary

Main area
Urology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
264-8069826-SUR
Employer
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kettering General Hospital
Town
Kettering
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum / Pro Rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/06/2026 08:00

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Consultant Urological Surgeon

Consultant

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our dynamic and progressive team. The post is a replacement full-time post for a Consultant in Urology to undertake core urology but with an opportunity to develop a specialist interest. 

The Urology Service is delivered by 5 Substantive Consultant Urologists and 2 Locum Consultant Urologists delivering elective and emergency care. There are 3 nurse 10 practitioners, a newly appointed ward practitioner and 6 specific Uro-Oncology nurses.

The department have access to a da Vinci XI Surgical Robot through the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group. The da Vinci XI Surgical Robot is installed at Northampton General Hospital as part of the long-term plan to increase robotic assisted surgery across wider range of specialties including Urology at both Northampton and Kettering hospitals. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to work within a multidisciplinary team to provide management of elective and emergency urological conditions including both benign and malignant conditions and to support the Urology emergency service. 

The appointee will also be expected to actively partake in re-organising and re-shaping the department as it evolves in the new unit. 

In addition to responsibilities for the provision of a comprehensive service for Urology, the appointee will take part in the emergency rota. 

Working for our organisation

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This appointment will help maintain the achievement of targets for outpatient and inpatient waiting times for routine and cancer work and to further enable us to comply with N-CEPOD recommendations for consultant-based emergency operating sessions during daytime hours. 

The post holder will be required to play a full part in meeting agreed waiting list targets, including, where necessary, treating patients from other consultants' waiting lists. 

The appointees will be expected to take part in the urology emergency rota. This is currently 1:7. 

The appointee will be expected to take part in the administrative work relevant to their clinical commitment, and to contribute as appropriate to the work of the Directorate. The appointee will also be expected to take an active part in Audit and Clinical Governance. 

The appointees will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence, have a continuing responsibility for the patients in their care and for the proper function of the Department. Participation in clinical research will be expected and encouraged. 

The Trust support with requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. 

Participation in Trust mandatory training, job planning and annual appraisal is also a requirement. The Medical Director is the appointed Responsible Officer for revalidation purposes. There is a Trust-appointed revalidation lead in place to support doctors through the process.  

Person specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MB or equivalent
  • FRCS Urology
  • Appropriate Specialist training/Fellowship
  • Full GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Higher Degree

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Completion of recognised formal training program
  • Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
  • Ability to manage and advise on running a urological service
  • Experience of supervising junior doctors and teaching clinical skills
  • Ability to manage and organise Outpatient priorities including waiting lists
  • Ability to apply results to clinical and surgical problems
  • Ability to organise work and make clear decisions
  • Experience of audit and research management
  • Desire and drive to help reorganise service

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
  • Recognise stressful situations and responds appropriately
  • Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
  • Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
Desirable criteria
  • Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr David Payne
Job title
Urology Clinical Lead / Clinical Director Surgery
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01536 492183
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