Overview
POST OF UROLOGY CONSULTANT
A whole-time post as Consultant in Urology is available at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new post based at the Churchill Hospital. Applications are welcome from those who wish to job share. The post involves cystectomy and robotic prostatectomy, complex pelvic oncology surgery, and joining the bladder cancer team. Experience in major pelvic oncology including cystectomy is essential; experience in robotic surgery is desirable.
How to Apply and Contact
Candidates are welcome to visit the Department and may contact:
Prof Richard Bryant, Clinical Lead, Department of Urology, via his secretary Caroline Gordon: Tel 01865 26347
Miss Bryony Lennon, Directorate Manager Renal Medicine, Transplant & Urology: Bryony.Lennon@ouh.nhs.uk
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will be based at the Churchill Hospital with duties in other Parts of the Trust, including the John Radcliffe and Horton Hospital. Clinical work includes major pelvic oncology, with a particular focus on bladder cancer, including delivery of a cystectomy service, and all other aspects of major pelvic oncology.
The post holder will join the consultant emergency on-call rota on a 1 in 10 basis. The service is a 24/7 emergency adult urology service, including cover of the urology triage area and all aspects of emergency general urology including major trauma. Elective commitments are cancelled during on-call weeks, and there is a middle grade (SpR or Fellow) on call both day and night and at weekends.
About Us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, focusing on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. We emphasise patient-centred care and uphold high standards of care and professionalism.
Details
Date posted: 27 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 321-MS-CON-7447860-S5
Job locations: Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Oxford, OX3 7LE
Job Description and Responsibilities
For a detailed overview of the role, including an indicative job plan, please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: FRCS (urol.) or equivalent CCT in Urology; or Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Urology; or within six months of achieving CCST at the time of interview.
* Desirable: Higher medical degree
Experience
* Essential: General training in Urology to specialist level or equivalent; Ability to make decisions at consultant level
Skills and Knowledge
* Essential: Leadership within an organization and knowledge of national access targets; good communication, professional and interpersonal skills for a large teaching hospital; good spoken and written English; experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees; experience of routine clinical audit
* Desirable: Knowledge of NHS organisation and modernization; computing skills; management training and experience
Other Requirements
* Essential: GMC Registration - Full; Driving licence
Legal and Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a DBS disclosure may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For details, see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Oxford, OX3 7LE
Employer website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/
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