We are looking to appoint a locum Consultant Urologist fixed term for 12 months.
The post will be based at the Great Western Hospital.
The successful candidate will be expected to be proficient in core urology but may wish to have a speciality interest. An ability to undertake LATP biopsy would be beneficial.
The post holder will be expected to provide elective services such as outpatient clinics both at Great Western and at some peripheral community hospitals, and elective inpatient and day‑case operations. The successful candidate will also support the hospital’s new care pathways and participate in a 1:6 on call rota.
The successful applicant will join a team of 5.4 WTE with five established consultant urological surgeons; two consultants are full time in Swindon, one consultant has a joint post between Swindon and Bristol, and two of the consultants are now working part‑time. The team have also recently appointed another 1 WTE Locum Consultant post on a 12 month fixed term basis. The team are further supported by one Associate Specialist and 6 Clinical Fellow/Registrar level doctors.
The urologists are supported by an excellent anaesthetic and radiology department, the latter including interventional radiology and weekly uro‑radiology x‑ray meetings. There is a weekly MDT.
Star Values
* Service – We will put our patients first.
* Teamwork – We will work together.
* Ambition – We will aspire to provide the best service.
* Respect – We will act with integrity.
Clinical Duties
* Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the work within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues.
* Providing evidence‑based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
* Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support).
* Development of sub‑specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
* Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties, and contributing to undergraduate and post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity.
* Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
* Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
* Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder will participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section.
This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.
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