Locum Uro-Oncology Consultant

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust in Camden Town seeks a specialist to provide clinical care for Uro-oncology patients, with a strong focus on prostate cancer. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in robotic prostatectomy and will engage in multidisciplinary team work to support patient care and service development. The position emphasizes quality, equality, and diverse recruitment, with a commitment to sustain healthcare excellence.

Qualifications

• Specialist experience in managing prostate cancer.
• Significant experience in performing robotic prostatectomy.
• CV required for application.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for Uro-oncology patients, focusing on prostate cancer.
• Engage with the multidisciplinary team and attend MDT meetings.
• Support training of junior medical staff and monitor compliance.

Skills

Clinical expertise in prostate cancer

Robotic prostatectomy experience

Job description

The job plan will include care for Uro-oncology patients, focused on patients with prostate cancer. Cross-site working across NCEL (North Central and East London) sites will be required to support delivery of services across the network. This may require undertaking clinics and / or theatre lists at other NCEL sites, such as at Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS trust or Barts health NHS trust. The post holder will have a specialist interest and clinical expertise in the management of prostate cancer and experience in performing robotic prostatectomy.

Overview

The post holder will ensure services are responsive to the needs of patients and their families, facilitate cross-team working where appropriate, and support MDT and divisional governance structures. The role involves collaboration with the Clinical Lead, Divisional Clinical Director (DCD) and management team to meet external standards, contract targets, and service development objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for Uro-oncology patients, with a focus on prostate cancer, and maintain expertise in robotic prostatectomy.
• Undertake cross-site clinics and/or theatre lists at NCEL sites as required to deliver services across the network.
• Engage with the multidisciplinary team; attend and contribute to MDT meetings; support effective multidisciplinary working.
• Collaborate with the DCD and management team to respond to external standards and ensure service compliance.
• Support education and training of junior medical staff; act as or support education supervisor and academic leads; monitor compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in service planning with the Divisional Clinical Director and management team to meet contractual and performance requirements (e.g., waiting lists, winter pressures, cancer waiting times).
• Promote research and development activity within the service in collaboration with academic leaders and the wider Trust in line with governance and strategy.
• Act as an ambassador for equality and diversity within the division and the service.

Qualifications

• Specialist interest and clinical expertise in the management of prostate cancer.
• Experience in performing robotic prostatectomy.
• CV required for the application.

Trust information and applicant notes

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK’s most complex NHS trusts, providing academically led acute and specialist services across eight sites. We are committed to sustainability, equality, and inclusive recruiting. Applications may close earlier than the listed closing date depending on volume. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.