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A leading healthcare provider in Shrewsbury seeks a Consultant Urological Surgeon with expertise in robotic prostatectomy. This role involves independent patient care, participation in on-call duties, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a medical qualification, FRCS (Urol), and a strong commitment to service development. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment are provided.
The closing date is 07 November 2025
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for a Consultant Urological Surgeon with an interest in Robotic Prostatectomy. The successful candidate will join an expert and friendly multidisciplinary team in providing Urology Services for a wide catchment area. The post holder will take part in the 1 in 10 Cat A on-call rota alongside consultants. Contribution to an out-of-hours on-call rota is core to this role.
We are in Urology Area Network with Royal Stoke University Hospital and there is a well-established specialist MDT between two hospitals held virtually via MS Teams. Da Vinci robots are in place in both hospitals and prostatectomy services are available on both sites. Successful candidate is expected to have some sessions at Royal Stoke University Hospital. This post is expected to strengthen and further develop the Urological services in Shropshire, Telford, Wrekin and Mid-Wales. You will have an interest in General Urology and a subspecialty interest that will complement the existing service will be supported.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique. Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.
For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as: 7.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes theatres, MDT, clinics, admin on-call activity (predictable and unpredictable emergency work) as well as travel between sites where required. 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research. 1 session for on-call. The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan. All newly appointed Consultants at the Trust will be supported with an induction to their new surroundings and supported with mentorship to meet their individual needs. As a consultant you join the consultant body and working together at this senior level you will foster good team working and equality. Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with other consultant colleagues.
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.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust