Substantive Consultant and Clinical Director in Urology

NHS; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Carlisle is seeking a Consultant and Clinical Director in Urology Surgery. This role offers the opportunity to be part of an invested service with plans for a Urology Investigations Unit. The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical experience and the ability to take on full responsibility for urological surgical patients. Flexible working patterns are welcomed, making this a great opportunity for the right professional.

Qualifications

• High level of clinical experience and competence in urology surgical conditions.
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to 24/7 urology emergency rota as surgeon-of-the-week.
• Work closely with community bladder teams for prompt interventions.
• Take full responsibility for urology surgical patients.

Skills

Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent

Ability to offer expert opinion on clinical specialist problems in Urology Surgery

Demonstrate sound wide‑based knowledge

Experience of training and supervising junior medical staff

Education

Relevant CCT, CESR or equivalent

MD or PhD degree

Job description

Job Summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a substantive Consultant and Clinical Director in Urology Surgeon to be based at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, UK. This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a service that has recently received significant investment and plans for a Urology Investigations Unit to open in April 2025. Candidates who wish to work part‑time and/or flexibly are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

The unit runs a 24/7 urology emergency rota which the successful candidate will contribute to as the surgeon‑of‑the‑week on a 1 in 6 week basis at the Cumberland Infirmary site.

The successful candidate will be expected to be trained and competent in the elective and emergency management of urological complications.

Urology consultants work closely with other services within NCIC such as the community bladder teams and the Surgical Same Day Emergency Care department to provide prompt urology interventions.

Qualifications – Essential

• Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
• Relevant CCT, CESR or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
• On the Specialist Register for the above or within 6 months of being admitted to the Register by the AAC date
• Ability to offer expert opinion on clinical specialist problems in Urology Surgery
• Demonstrate sound wide‑based knowledge and offer opinion on Urology surgical conditions
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for urology surgical patients
• High level of clinical experience and competence in the management of the breadth of common urological surgical conditions
• Experience of training and supervising junior medical staff and students
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit
• Ability to lead a surgical team
• Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance

Qualifications – Desirable

• Other relevant medical and non‑medical training/degree
• MD or PhD degree
• Other relevant postgraduate qualification
• Proven track record in undertaking research projects
• Logbook demonstrating independent urology experience and practice
• Demonstration of implemented change in clinical practice
• Formal teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
• A special interest to complement that of the existing post‑holders

Additional Information

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, CA2 7HY

Job Details

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time

Date posted: 13 October 2025

Reference number: 262-A-24-6842711-B

Job locations: Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, CA2 7HY