Consultant in Urology with SI in Gynaecology Reconstructive Surgery

NHS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A comprehensive healthcare provider in Colchester seeks a Consultant Urologist to deliver services across Ipswich and Colchester. You will have a diverse role in both outpatient and surgical settings, supporting junior doctors and engaging in clinical governance. Essential qualifications include FRCS (Urol) and entry on the specialist register. This position offers flexible working options and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Wide range of training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in Urology.
• Broad-based training in general urology, including emergency urology and core sub-specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-led urology services across Ipswich and Colchester.
• Contribute to outpatient clinics, theatre lists, ward care, and on-call rota.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

FRCS (Urol) or equivalent

Entry on specialist register

Job description

Job summary: An opportunity has arisen to join our team at ESNEFT, across both Colchester and Ipswich hospital with the primary role sitting in the Urology, General Surgery and Gastroenterology CDG. Your specialist interest in Endometriosis, robotic reconstructive surgery spans the women's service, you will have a 50:50 split job plan.

This is a busy and expanding Urology Department providing a comprehensive range of elective and emergency urological services across both Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals, within ESNEFT.

We deliver the full spectrum of general and specialist urology, including stone disease, andrology, female and functional urology, prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment, bladder cancer, and upper tract oncology. Sub-specialisation is encouraged within the department.

Main duties of the job

All consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective service to meet the needs of local people within the resources available.

The postholder will:

• Provide consultant-led urology and gynaecology reconstructive services across Ipswich and Colchester.
• Contribute to outpatient clinics, theatre lists, ward care, and on-call rota (1:9)
• Support education and training of junior doctors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in audit, clinical governance, and research.
• Undertake supporting professional activities including CPD, appraisal, revalidation, and clinical supervision.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Entry on specialist register (or entry expected within six months)
• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Urology
• Broad-based training in general urology, including emergency urology and core sub-specialty areas (e.g., stone disease, oncology, andrology, female and functional urology)
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Educational/ clinical supervisor (the necessary training will be provided for applicants that have not undertaken these roles previously)

Desirable:

• Additional higher degree (MD/PhD)
• Recognised fellowship training in a urological sub-specialty (e.g., robotic or reconstructive urology)
• Evidence of advanced experience in robotic or minimally invasive urological surgery
• Management training and experience
• Residence within a reasonable commuting distance of Ipswich or Colchester Hospitals

Note: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 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.