Consultant Urologist (with a special interest in GAS)

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Greater London is seeking a Consultant Urologist with expertise in Gender-Affirmation Surgery. This role involves delivering outpatient services, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, and engaging in research and service management. Applicants should be GMC registered, hold relevant qualifications, and have substantial experience in gender surgery. Commitment to training and quality improvement is essential. The position offers the chance to contribute to innovative practices in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• GMC registration mandatory.
• CCT or equivalent with confirmation required.
• Experience in primary and revision feminising genital surgery.
• Broad training in general urology and female pelvic urology.
• Experience in patient-centered healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient clinics and diagnostics.
• Attend MDT meetings and participate in audits.
• Ensure compliance with commissioning standards.
• Promote early discharge of patients.
• Provide consultant care for urological complications.

Skills

Extensive knowledge and skills in gender surgery

Good understanding of Good Medical Practice

Ability to communicate in English

Teaching experience

Knowledge of LGBTQI+ service users' needs

Education

On GMC register with a Licence to Practice

Relevant CCT or equivalent

FRCS (Urol) or equivalent experience

Higher research degree (MD or PhD)

Teaching Qualification

Training in Management

Job description

Consultant Urologist (with a special interest in GAS)

The closing date is 15 December 2025

As a Consultant Urologist with a specialist interest in Gender‑Affirmation Surgery (GAS), the post‑holder will have demonstrated expertise in undertaking primary and revision feminising genitourinary surgery, and be willing to grow our masculinising lower surgery programme, including the set‑up and delivery of pedicled and free‑flap phalloplasty. The post holder must be committed to research and innovation in the field of gender surgery.

The role will require close working with other colleagues in the Trust as well as allied organisations as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to quality improvement, research and management of the service. It is anticipated that the post‑holder will engage in specific management tasks and contribute to service meetings as required.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures and theatre lists to support the service
• Attendance at MDT meetings
• Participation in audit, research and governance activities of the department
• Ensure compliance with national commissioning standards and waiting time targets
• Support subspecialisation in the department by appropriate cross‑referral to colleagues
• Provide consultant care at an early stage to patients presenting to secondary care with presumed urological complications of gender surgery
• Contribute to the routine care of GAS inpatients, rotating this responsibility with colleagues
• Promote early and safe discharge of patients
• Strong commitment to the organisation and delivery of training

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award‑winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us ‘Good’ in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and ‘Outstanding’ in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30 m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80 m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• On GMC register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
• Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMET/GMC by date if Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC)).
• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent experience
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview); b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
• Higher research degree (MD or PhD)
• Teaching Qualification
• Training in Management

Experience

• Large volume experience in primary and revision feminising genital surgery
• Evidence of broad based training in general urology and female pelvic urology
• Interest in assisting the set‑up and delivery of masculinising lower (phalloplasty) services
• Clinical and educational supervision experience
• Equality and diversity training
• Experience of setting up and evaluating new surgical services
• Experience of developing patient centred healthcare, especially for individuals with increased vulnerability and /or complexity
• Experience of working with colleagues, including commissioners at a regional or national level to help develop services or the specialty itself
• Experience of leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues

Skills and knowledge

• Extensive knowledge and skills in gender surgery
• Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
• Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
• Knowledge of the needs of LGBTQI+ service users

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust