Locum Consultant Urologist

NHS National Services Scotland; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider in Airdrie is seeking a Locum Consultant Urologist. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team in a well-established Urology Unit, offering comprehensive subspecialist services. The role is full-time, with opportunities for additional outpatient sessions and innovative service improvements. The position includes a competitive benefits package, access to NHS Pension Scheme, and a supportive environment for professional development. Located conveniently for Glasgow and Edinburgh, this role promises a good work-life balance.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Competitive benefits package

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in Endo-Urology and General Urology.
• Commitment to medical education and research is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide subspecialist urological services and support.
• Develop and implement innovative service improvement ideas.
• Engage in patient safety and medical education.

Skills

Urological subspecialties

Robotic Pelvic Surgery

Quality improvement

Education

Full registration and license to practice with the GMC

Job description

Locum Consultant Urologist

This post is offered for a period of 12 months.

We are looking for a Locum Consultant Urologist to join our department as Consultants (currently 9 in total with future expansion planned). We are a well-established Urology Unit in the 3rd biggest Health Board in Scotland, serving a large population area. We have a dynamic, expanding Department of Consultants with all subspecialist interests and excellent support from 24-hour senior middle grade (including 3 StRs from West of Scotland Training Rotation) and junior middle grade cover. It’s an excellent opportunity for a newly trained consultant or an established consultant looking for a new challenge.

Our consultants provide a comprehensive breadth of urological subspecialist services including Endo-Urology, Upper tract Laparoscopy, Pelvic Oncology and General Urology. We have started Robotic Pelvic Surgery using the Da Vinci Robotic system and have invested in other areas like a Thulium laser in addition to 2 existing Holmium Lasers in the department.

The successful candidate will work in NHSL which has 3 acute sites. Urology is centralised to University Hospital Monklands. University Hospital Wishaw and Hairmyres provide outpatient nurse, medical and diagnostic sessions. On call and inpatient operating will be based at University Hospital Monklands. Occasionally the operating lists may be at the two other sites.

The precise details of the job plan will be dependent on the successful candidate’s subspecialty training and interests. The job is offered as a full-time post (10 PA, including up to 2 non-DCC) but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. If full-time, up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional outpatient and/or procedure sessions or management activity.

Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.

NHS Lanarkshire is supportive of applications from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services and able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education and Research & Development.

Lanarkshire offers a high quality of life with easy access to Glasgow and Edinburgh, and within easy travelling distance of the Central Belt and the Highlands. A choice of housing in a wide range of urban and rural locations enables a good work-life balance.

All applicants should have full registration and a license to practice with the GMC.

Join our team and you will receive one of the most competitive benefits packages offered by any employer in the UK, including membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.

The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and medical students benefit from the educational opportunities provided by the board in primary and secondary care. Those involved in teaching or other activities contributing to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.

Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to benefits including a University ID card, access to the Library and facilities, and a University IT account. They have access to IT courses and are permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through IT Services.

Informal enquiries regarding this post are welcome from Sarah Reid, Clinical Lead, and Sanjiv Chohan, Clinical Director.

For any application queries, please email [e-mail]

Interview Date: 28/01/26

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