Job Title: Consultant Urologist
Agency: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year

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Job summary

The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the postholder is absent.

The work of the Bristol Urological Institute (BUI) is delivered across two sites (Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital). The postholder is expected to deliver care on both sites according to their agreed job plan and the need of the service.

The post-holder will be expected to provide general/core urology service and be part of the non-muscle invasive bladder cancer team. They would be expected to contribute to fast track and diagnostic clinics. Support and mentoring will be provided where required.

As part of the service’s target to expand theatre usage and improve theatre utilisation, the postholder, with other consultants, will provide flexible theatre cover as part of their weekly programmed activities aimed at providing extra capacity to meet cancer and waiting time targets.

The post-holder with contribute to the on-call consultant rota including out of hours cover on a pro rata basis.

Applicants should have a CCT or be within twelve months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC’s specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide high-quality, evidence-based urological care to patients referred to the Bristol Urological Institute, with particular responsibility for general/core urology and the management of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. They will undertake outpatient clinics, diagnostic and surveillance cystoscopy, day-case and inpatient procedures, and elective operating appropriate to their agreed job plan and areas of expertise. The post-holder will work closely with colleagues across the BUI to ensure effective continuity of care and timely access to appropriate investigation and treatment.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Or Within 12 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General Urology and NMIBC.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest in NMIBC and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy.

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research

Desirable

• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching/ education qualification
• Educational Supervisor training completed

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Closing Date: 1 November 2026

How to Apply;

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