Applicants with an interest in General Urology, diagnostics, and ambulatory management of BPH are invited to apply for a Locum Consultant Urological Surgeon post within NHS Fife, for a period of 1 year. This is a new position as NHS Fife expands its BPH service to meet national capacity for this treatment pathway. The successful candidate will work within an internationally recognized BPH service, delivering LA BPH, prostate diagnostics, and with plans to introduce Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer.
The candidate should have thorough training in all aspects of General Urology and be able to develop subspecialty interests and service improvements locally. Support will be provided to meet the competencies required for the CESR pathway application if needed.
The successful applicant will join a motivated, nationally recognized urology team of 11 substantive consultants covering all subspecialties in a supportive environment. The team includes a middle-grade tier with 4 NTN East of Scotland Trainees, 2 Specialty Doctors, one Core Surgical Trainee, 2 FY1s, and a Final Year Medical Student - Foundation Year apprentice, along with dedicated ANP and SCPs.
The role involves a 1 in 9 on-call rota covering adult and adolescent emergencies, excluding torsions (boys with suspected torsions are seen from age 11).
Research opportunities are available, with collaborations with the University of St Andrews and other institutions. Multiple RCTs, including NIHR trials, are ongoing within the unit, supported by a proactive research team.
To arrange a visit, contact Mr Feras Al Jaafari, Clinical Lead for Urological Surgery, at 01592 643355. Meetings with the management team can also be arranged with Miriam Watts, General Manager for Surgical Directorate, at extension 20136.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to verify the right to work in the UK for all employees. Non-UK or Irish nationals must confirm their right to work in their application. NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is representative and inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of society.
We offer flexible working, family-friendly policies, and support for disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals through reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process.
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