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Substantive Consultant in Urology
Closing date is 10 July 2026
You must be on the Specialist Register to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.
The post holder will join a committed and experienced team. This role offers opportunities to practice and expand skills through close working relationships with senior management.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has invested in robotic surgery at the Cumberland Infirmary and will soon launch a new robotics programme. Candidates with experience or a strong interest in robotic surgery for urology, especially lower urinary tract procedures, are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
The unit runs a 24/7 urology emergency rota. The successful candidate will serve as surgeon‑of‑the‑week on a 1 in 5 week basis at the Cumberland Infirmary site. Elective activities are cancelled during the emergency week. The emergency service is supported by a resident doctor tier of registrar, core trainee and ACP in hours.
The successful candidate will be trained and competent in the elective and emergency management of urological complications. Urology consultants work closely with community bladder teams and the Surgical Same Day Emergency Care department to provide prompt interventions.
As a senior employee, the post holder will cooperate and support medical, clinical and managerial colleagues to deliver high‑quality care.
To be successful you will have the skills, energy and enthusiasm to lead clinical teams and drive change and innovation to deliver the best possible care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
* Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
* Relevant CCT, CESR or equivalent (equivalence confirmed by PMETB/GMC by the AAC date)
* On the Specialist Register for the above or within 6 months of admission
* Other relevant medical or non‑medical training or degree
* MD or PhD degree
Skills & Knowledge
* Ability to offer expert opinion on clinical specialist problems in urology surgery
* Demonstrate sound wide‑based knowledge and offer opinion on urology surgical conditions
* Take full and independent responsibility for urology surgical patients
* Proven track record in undertaking research projects
Experience
* High level of clinical experience and competence in managing common urological surgical conditions
* Sufficient surgical experience of index urology procedures and operations
* Experience training and supervising junior medical staff and students
* Logbook demonstrating independent urology experience and practice
Leadership & Management
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit
* Ability to lead a surgical team
* Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance
* Demonstration of implemented change in clinical practice
Research and Teaching Experience
* Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
* Critical appraisal of research and application to clinical problems
* Supervision of junior staff undertaking research projects
* Formal teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level
* Publications in peer‑reviewed journals
Personality and Disposition
* Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
* Excellent communication skills and team‑working with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
* Enquiring and critical approach to work
* Organise workload efficientlyDemonstrates empathy to patients
* Cope well in stressful work situations
* Work with enthusiasm and shows initiative
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
* Special interest to complement that of the existing post‑holders
Personal Circumstances
* Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post with a flexible approach to working
Benefits
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* NHS discounts*
* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle to work*
* Vivup – free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems
* *Subject to eligibility
Legal requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The cost of the DBS will be met by the successful candidate through salary deduction.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
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