Job summary Department of Urology Locum Consultant Urologist - all subspeciality interests will be considered Fixed Term: 1 Year Main duties of the job Applications are invited for a full time Locum Consultant Urologist within the Surgery Division. The successful post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive service across both sites at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust working on 10 programmed activities (PA's) and an emergency on call commitment, 1:9.The Urology Department provides a comprehensive general urology service covering all the main sub specialties. There are close links with the Royal Marsden Hospital and St George's hospital for oncology and more complex urological conditions. The department is well supported by an interventional radiology department. The Urology department supports the Renal unit at St Helier. There is an onsite lithotripter and the department offers a regional acute and elective lithotripsy service.Specialist nursing staff attached to the department include 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, four urology nurse specialist in benign urology and six in cancerYou must be fully registered with the GMC and hold Licence to Practice and ideally be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage.Applicants are invited to visit the department beforehand. About us Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offers an extensive range of services, including cancer,pathology,surgery, and gynaecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals,Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital. St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E)and Maternity services (Obstetrics). The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people. " As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19." Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year PALDW Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-LCON-186 Job locations Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust Wrythe Lane Carshalton & Epsom SM5 1AA Job description Job responsibilities To, at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction). To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme. To be responsible for the clinical management of out-patients under your care. The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients. Job description Job responsibilities To, at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction). To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme. To be responsible for the clinical management of out-patients under your care. The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients. Person Specification Values and Behaviours Essential Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening Qualifications and Training Essential Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCS Desirable MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research ATLS provider/instructor status Clinical, Management & Adminis Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Urology Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for Urology Audit/Research experience Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CESR Supervision of postgraduate trainees Personal time management skills Clinical governance Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists Desirable Proven track record in Urology A subspeciality interest Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development Teaching and Research Experien Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates Experience of supervising junior doctors Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups Ability to supervise postgraduate research Publications in peer review journals Language Essential Demonstratable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service Commitment to continuing professional development Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate with patients and relatives Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites Person Specification Values and Behaviours Essential Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening Qualifications and Training Essential Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCS Desirable MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research ATLS provider/instructor status Clinical, Management & Adminis Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Urology Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for Urology Audit/Research experience Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CESR Supervision of postgraduate trainees Personal time management skills Clinical governance Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists Desirable Proven track record in Urology A subspeciality interest Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development Teaching and Research Experien Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates Experience of supervising junior doctors Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups Ability to supervise postgraduate research Publications in peer review journals Language Essential Demonstratable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service Commitment to continuing professional development Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate with patients and relatives Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust Wrythe Lane Carshalton & Epsom SM5 1AA Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)