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Main area
Urology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Registrar
Contract
Fixed term: 5 months (Will complete On call rota)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
230-35251683-SURG-E
Employer
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
George Eliot Hospital
Town
Nuneaton
Salary
£61,825 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/08/2025 23:59

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George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust logo

Specialty Registrar - Urology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Registrar

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. 

 

Job overview

Specialty Registrar - Urology

40 hours per week (On call rota)

Fixed Term for 5 months 

Salary: £61,825 per annum

Closing Date: 12th August 2025

Interview Date: 18th August 2025

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. 

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community – get in touch to find out more

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Main duties of the job

The specialty registrar is a full-time position within the George Eliot Hospital Urology Department. This post will provide a comprehensive general urology outpatient, inpatient, and diagnostic and day case surgery service for urology patients.

The main role will be to support with elective theatres, clinics, cover on call (including wards) and conduct procedures in Urology Diagnostic and treatment centre supported by the CNS team and Registrars. There will be a 1:4 on call commitment which will be at middle grade level to support the consultants.

Working for our organisation

Here at George Eliot our vision to excel at patient care’  takes centre stage.  An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.  Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits:  On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus  bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme – find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Be able to perform independently and teach registrars core general urological procedures TURP / TURBT / Ureteroscopy / Inguino-scrotal / penile surgery. 
  • Provide guidance and supervision to junior doctors and surgical nurse practitioners.
  • Collaborate with General Surgical colleagues to ensure emergency care provision as this is done in close partnership with General Surgery
  • Actively participate in clinical research, including patient recruitment and data collection.
  • Contribute to audit projects, evaluating and improving urological services.
  • Stay updated with current research and advancements in urological treatments.
  • Participate in research meetings and present findings.
  • Provide supervision and guidance to junior doctors and surgical nurse practitioners.
  • Maintain learning logs and participate in continuing professional development activities as per requirements.
  • Contribute to the professional development of junior doctors and healthcare professionals through teaching and mentoring.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Three years’ experience in Urology
  • Full GMC Registration
  • MBBS OR Equivalent
  • Evidence of Good Practical skills: Ability to manage on call at middle grade level: Independent ureteric stenting / acute scrotal surgery / emergency cystoscopic intervention for clot evacuation

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

Essential criteria
  • Shall have obtained relevant experience and competencies
  • 2 year (or equivalent) SHO level
  • MRCS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • FRCS Urol or any part or equivalent
  • Willingness to be involved in audit/ research
  • Evidence of participation in audit
  • Courses/ALS/ATLS

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of appropriate surgical experience in Urology
  • Able to make sound clinical judgements
  • Ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
  • Ability to organise and prioritize workload effectively
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as member of a team
  • Good Communication skills
  • Satisfactory references
  • Evidence of maintaining a portfolio of evidence of CPD

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
Afnan Akhtar
Job title
Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476351351
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