Trust Doctor in Urology ST3+

NHS; Chichester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is expanding its Registrar team, offering an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Urology department. With a strong commitment to career progression, the successful candidate will engage in diverse responsibilities, including outpatient clinics and theatre sessions. This role emphasizes teaching and research, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a team that values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that every staff member feels valued. If you are eager to contribute to patient care and advance your career in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a basic medical degree and GMC registration.
• Desirable qualifications include a higher degree.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include monitoring training progression and managing workloads.
• Daytime duties involve clinics, investigations, and supervised theatre sessions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Teaching interest

Understanding clinical risk management

Education

Basic medical degree

Postgraduate/specialist qualification

GMC registration

ALS certification

Job description

Job summary

We're expanding our Registrar team to 8 WTE positions and are advertising:

We have a strong track record of progressing our registrars' careers, including successful applications to National Training Numbers. We also support colleagues applying for CESR training.

Minimal Urology experience required — 6 months at CT2 level in Urology suffices. The successful applicant will be on-call for Urology at registrar level covering St Richard's and Worthing hospital.

The Urology department at University Hospitals Sussex serves a population of 450,000 in West Sussex. The department has in-patients at Worthing and St Richard's, with access to theatre and clinic facilities at St Richard's, Worthing, and Southlands Hospitals.

At Worthing Hospital, outpatients are mainly held in a new outpatient department, with endoscopy in a dedicated unit. Theatre facilities support both short-stay and major surgical procedures for Urology patients, including nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, PCNL, TURiS, HOLEP, TURBT, and all stone surgeries with dedicated theatre teams.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a busy, cohesive DGH department. Depending on experience, they may participate in or run outpatient clinics, including prostate biopsies, flexible cystoscopies, intravesical Botox injections, and general urology clinics. They will also have dedicated theatre sessions (endourology, functional, paediatric, or general urology). Responsibilities include daily ward rounds, assisting juniors, and teaching. Participation in MDTs is encouraged. Candidates should have good communication, leadership, and managerial skills, and a keenness to learn.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We aim to make everyone feel included and to put Patients First. Our staff networks, buddy schemes, and commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and Veteran Aware Trust support this ethos.

We treat patients and staff with compassion and empathy, supporting staff wellbeing through extensive programmes and flexible working options. As a research-active university trust, we value learning, teaching, and training, offering opportunities for growth and development throughout your career with us.

We look forward to your application and to welcoming you to UHSussex.

Details

Date posted: 09 May 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £41,750 to £64,288 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 279-MWSRH-UROL-ST3-036A

Job locations: St Richard's Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities include monitoring and aiding training progression with an educational supervisor, on-call duties (1 in 8 at registrar level), and managing acute and inpatient workloads. Daytime duties involve clinics, investigations, and supervised theatre sessions. Teaching and research are integral, with support for Continuing Medical Education. Administrative duties include documentation and discharge planning.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications include a basic medical degree, postgraduate/specialist qualification, GMC registration, and ALS certification. Desirable qualifications include a higher degree. Skills required include understanding clinical risk management, good communication, teamwork, and teaching interest. Evidence of audit participation and research experience is desirable. Candidates should demonstrate appropriate career progression, good communication skills, and a commitment to teaching.

Additional requirements

This post requires a DBS check, UK professional registration, and eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Applicants must present a criminal record certificate from countries of residence over 12 months in the past 10 years.

Employer details

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, St Richard's Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE. Visit our website.