University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Fixed Term Consultant Urological Surgeon
The closing date is 15 April 2026
The post offered is for a Fixed Term Locum Consultant Urological Surgeon for 6 months with an initial 10 programmed activities. The post is fixed term to provide support whilst the service undertakes reconstruction of services. The applicant will be expected to help deliver general urology and the NHS drive to reduce long waiting times for elective patients and cancer waits.
You will join a team of 7 friendly and enthusiastic Urologists, Clinical Nurse specialists, Faster Diagnostic Service team, 6 middle grade Resident Doctors (3 NTNs), 2 CTs and 3-4 F1/2s. As a teaching hospital linked to Brighton and Sussex Medical School, we host medical students who are involved in an active teaching program.
The applicant must be within 6 months of CCT and must show enthusiasm for medical education and training.
The Department of Urology is a member of the Surgical Directorate, well known in the region for providing excellent patient care as well as exceptional training for the specialist registrars and resident doctors. The Department has a weekly joint Specialist MDT for prostate, bladder and renal cancers, with Princess Royal Hospital being the host site for upper tract and adrenal cancer surgery within the Sussex Cancer Network. Close links are maintained with St Georges Hospital for penile cancer.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with colleagues (senior and junior). The Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub‑section are exceptions and should not require prolonged or regular work.
Clinical duties include the following:
* Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient, elective and non‑elective surgical urological service
* Undertake and lead ward rounds
* Participate in a 1 in 8 “consultant‑of‑the‑week” programme of daytime clinical supervision of inpatients and emergency admissions as and when required
* Undertake and lead outpatient clinics
* Support one‑stop and virtual clinics
* Undertake and lead day case and inpatient operating lists
* Help develop the urology service with other consultants
* Contribute to the teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates in medicine and surgery
About us
Working for our organization
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job responsibilities
Provisional job plan covers all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external, and include personal objectives with details of link to wider service objectives and support required.
Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan:
For a whole‑time contract:
* Direct Clinical Care: 9 PAs on average per week
Includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work. One PA of which will be accounted for by on‑call activity. 0.5 for revalidation activity, 0.5 for other activities such as teaching & research.
On Call Commitment:
* Category A – 5%
Provisional interview date – February 2026
Person Specification
Experience
* FRC/MRC Urology or its recognised equivalent.
* Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or eligible for registration within six months of the interview.
* CCT Urology if UK trained, if not demonstratable equivalent.
* Higher Degree.
Clinical Skills and Experience
* Understanding of clinical risk management.
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* LATP.
Organisation and Planning
* Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams.
* Understanding of NHS, clinical governance, resource constraints.
* Evidence of managerial skills: achievements / courses attended.
Teaching Skills
* Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching.
* Recognised teaching qualification.
Academic and Research
* Evidence of participation in audit.
* Research experience.
* Publications.
* Prizes and honours.
* Appropriate progression of career to date.
Personal Attributes
* Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written.
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience in and outside specialty.
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.
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