Job summary
A new and exciting opportunity is advertised for a Urology Consultant to join our Urology team. This is a fixed term post for a 8th urology consultant. This is a new post and applicants with skills that complement the department would be welcome. The department is open to candidates developing their own subspecialty interests. An interest in core urology and competence in bladder outflow surgery/functional urology would be desirable.
The successful applicant will be a 8th new consultant post, joining 7 substantive consultants, based at Northampton General Hospital delivering high quality elective and emergency urological services to the catchment area.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To fully participate of elective and emergency urological service (this includes management of common paediatric inguino-scrotal conditions)
To provide highest possible levels of patient care
To work as an active member of the Urology team
To actively remain clinically competent
To work closely with Multidisciplinary teams
To activate particulate and undertake audit
To teach staff/Medical Students
To work to all Trust Policies and procedures
To work flexibly
About us
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Details Date posted
03 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
23 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
265-7232301
Job locations
Northampton General Hospital
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and main responsibilities.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential
* NHS Experience
* Relevant speciality degree
* Full GMC registration with licence to practice
Desirable
* Entry on the GMC Specialist register via: CCT or CESR (CP) - date must be within 6 months of interview /CESR or /European Community Rights
Experience Essential
* Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
Desirable
* Experience Of Audit in (speciality)
Research & Publications Desirable
* A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
* Publications in recognised (speciality) journals
* Research projects relating to speciality
Skills Essential
* High level Organisational Skills
* Leadership Skills
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential
* NHS Experience
* Relevant speciality degree
* Full GMC registration with licence to practice
Desirable
* Entry on the GMC Specialist register via: CCT or CESR (CP) - date must be within 6 months of interview /CESR or /European Community Rights
Experience Essential
* Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
Desirable
* Experience Of Audit in (speciality)
Research & Publications Desirable
* A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
* Publications in recognised (speciality) journals
* Research projects relating to speciality
Skills Essential
* High level Organisational Skills
* Leadership Skills
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
Northampton General Hospital
Address
Northampton General Hospital
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD
Employer's website
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
Northampton General Hospital
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD
Employer's website
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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