Locum Consultant in Urology (QEHKL)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS health service based in King's Lynn is seeking a Locum Consultant in Urology for a 12-month fixed-term appointment starting February 2026. The role requires candidates to be trained in general urology with a special interest. Responsibilities include sharing the workload, providing out-of-hours cover, and participating in clinical governance and teaching activities. The Trust offers NHS benefits, flexible hours, and support in career development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

Qualifications

• Trained in general urology with a special interest.
• Ability to share urological workload with consultant colleagues.
• Participation in teaching and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Share the urological workload with consultant colleagues.
• Provide out-of-hours cover with other consultants.
• Liaise with medical staff and participate in clinical meetings.

Skills

General urology training

Consultation and advisory skills

Teaching ability

Education

Medical degree

Completion of specialist training in Urology

Job description

Applications are invited for a fixed‑term Locum Consultant in Urology based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn. The post will be a 12‑month fixed‑term appointment starting February 2026 to fill a gap while recruiting to the Substantive post. The post holder is expected to be trained in general urology and have a special interest to complement the department.

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust are now working in partnership as the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group. All future senior medical and dental appointments will be expected to work in collaboration across the Group and to be willing to work on more than one hospital site, dependent on service needs. Service location may change as future models of care are developed.

Responsibilities

• Share the urological workload with consultant colleagues.
• Provide a system of mutual out‑of‑hours cover for annual, study and professional leave with the other consultants.
• Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialities in the Trusts.
• Liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities of the hospitals.
• Take part in the Royal College of Surgeons continuing medical education programme. The employing Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service.
• Play a full part in the teaching and audit activities of the department.
• Participate in the rolling process of clinical governance at QEH and NNUH.
• Contribute to management of the service.
• Comply with the outline Consultant work programme and the weekly timetable of fixed commitments.
• Academic input is optional but there is opportunity for developing research. Active participation of teaching to undergraduate medical students from UEA and links with university are encouraged.

Benefits

The Trust can offer the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Mr Will Finch
Job title: Clinical Director for Urology
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01603 287890