Locum Consultant Urology | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Urology to provide a general urological elective and emergency service. The successful candidate will have subspecialist interest in paediatric urology and contribute to teaching and clinical governance. The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package including free on-site parking, flexible working, and a generous leave scheme.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Great flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

On site nursery (chargeable)

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in urological service provision, including paediatrics.
• Ability to contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education.
• Experience in managing clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide an extensive urological service, including emergency and elective procedures.
• Engage in teaching and accreditation duties as required.
• Participate in clinical audits to improve service efficiency.

Skills

Urological service provision

Teaching and accreditation

Clinical governance

Education

Medical degree

Postgraduate training in Urology

Job description

This Locum Consultant appointment is new a post within the Urology team at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide a general urological elective and emergency service for a busy DGH hospital. We are particularly interested in subspecialist interest in paediatric/adolescent urology, with the successful candidate also expected to deliver core urology services.

The successful candidate may be expected to take part in covering on-call. The current urology on call cover is 1:6 weekdays (reducing to 1:8 with new appointments) and 1:12 weekends with cross cover of Bedford hospital (this cover arrangement is subject to change as consultant numbers increase). On-call participation will likely be for the purpose of providing cover for colleagues only.

Duties and responsibilities

To ensure the provision of an extensive urological service to the population, including Paediatrics, served by the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of the patients, as well as meeting the changing needs of the local population.

To be responsible for the activities within her or his sphere of special interest.

To observe the Trust’s agreed guidelines and procedures on clinical matters and to follow the local and national employment Human Resources Policies and Procedures.

To ensure adequate arrangements are in place for two-way communication between hospital staff involved in the care of the post holder’s patients when necessary.

To be responsible for carrying out teaching and accreditation duties as required. This will involve contributing and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activities both locally and nationally.

To work with the Clinical Director and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running and management of services.

Participate in clinical audit as part of clinical governance programme.

Liaising with other healthcare organisations, social services, General Practitioners, voluntary organisations and Hospices as required.

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Please see the Job description and the Person specification.

Further Information

Candidates wishing to discuss more details of the post, please contact:
Mr Robert McCormick, Clinical Lead, [e-mail]
Mr Simon Ray-Chaudhury, CSU Lead for General Surgery & Urology, [e-mail]
Dr Navreet Ghuman, Divisional Director for Surgery, [e-mail]




This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Jul 2025