Locum Consultant - Urology

Transformation Unit; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Urology to join the team at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. The post aims to provide a comprehensive general urology service and develop a subspecialty interest, with responsibilities including on-call duties, teaching and audits.

The role requires MRCS/FRCS (Urol) or FEBU, GMC Specialist Register eligibility, and a commitment to education and multidisciplinary collaboration within the NHS.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent (e.g FEBU)
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of CCT at time of interview
• ATLS Certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient urology clinic services; this may include minor procedures
• Perform independent elective and emergency operating including day case surgery
• undertake speciality clinics and participate as a core member in Urology MDTs
• Provide consultant level Urology on call duties (1 in 11) with on-site daytime cover and post-take ward rounds

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCS (Urol) or equivalent (e.g FEBU)

Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of CCT at time of interview

ATLS Certificate

Job description

Main area Urology Grade Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 6 months (28-Sep 2026 to 01-Apr 2027) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 390-MR-SUR-BR-8465

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Broomfield Town Broomfield, Chelmsford Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (Pro rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Locum Consultant - Urology

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

We are looking for a Locum Consultant Urological Surgeons here at at MSE Hospitals with Broomfield Hospital as the base site. Our Urology Service has been given the exciting opportunity to expand across all three sites and support our growth in referrals and build on our fantastic team. Consultant to be confident to carry out general urology duties and with an interest to complement the department, such as management of superficial bladder cancer, management of superficial bladder cancer or paediatric Urology.

The purpose of this post is to provide and co-ordinate an effective general urology service and to develop a sub-specialty interest that complements the department. They are also expected to take part in all departmental activities, including on-call, audit and teaching.

Essex’s first medical school opened in Chelmsford at Anglia Ruskin University in 2018. The Trust therefore has redoubled its focus on education, as the students are now undergoing clinical rotations at the Trust’s sites. It is thus an essential criterion, that the prospective applicant, has an interest in education.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached Job Specification for full details of what the job will require and details of each Job Plan for the week.

Please see below and overview of the main duties entailed within the role:

• To provide outpatient urology clinic services; this may include minor procedures


• To perform independent elective and emergency operating including day case surgery


• To undertake speciality clinics and participate as a core member in Urology MDTs.


• Any responsibility which relates to a special interest;


• Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;


• To provide consultant level Urology on call duties (1 in 11). This will include on site daytime cover and post take ward round, and to contribute to the pelvic urology on call rota.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to attached Job Description but duties will include:

Are you looking for an exciting Consultant role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent


• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent (e.g FEBU)


• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview


• ATLS Certificate

Knowledge

• Subspecialty training in andrology surgery


• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.


• Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Communication

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff


• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team

Personal and People Development

• Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership


• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Martin Nuttall Job title Urology Consultant, Clinical Director MSE Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01245 516559 Additional information

• Mr Martin Nuttall, Consultant Urological Surgeon and Clinical Directors: [e-mail] ; [e-mail]


• Mr Jasper Bondad, Consultant Urological Surgeon and Clinical Lead Broomfield Site: [e-mail]


• Charlotte Grant, Assistant Service Manager for Urology: [e-mail]


• Constance Avey, Service Manager for Urology & General Surgery: [e-mail]