Substantive Urological Surgeon Andrology & Penile Cancer

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Urological Surgeon specializing in andrology and penile cancer. The ideal candidate will have a higher surgical qualification, engage in teaching, and contribute to clinical governance. The role requires managing both outpatient work and inpatient surgeries, with a commitment to patient care and teamwork. Closing date for applications is 13 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC.
• Entry on the GMC specialist register for urology or eligibility within 6 months.
• Published research papers/presentations.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of Consultants for urological surgeries.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Patient communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Appropriate higher urological surgical qualification (e.g., FRCS Urol)

MD or PhD

Job description

Overview

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a substantive Urological Surgeon specializing in Andrology and Penile Cancer. This is a full-time post with emphasis on Advanced Benign Andrology including Penile Implants and Penile Cancer. Closing date: 13 October 2025.

Main duties

The appointee will join a team of 20 Consultants (13 substantive, 3 locum and 4 joint colleagues). The resident rota includes 10 colleagues (5 deanery trainees and 5 fellows). The job plan is divided between out-patient work (St George's, Queen Mary’s), day surgery, and in-patient delivery including surgery. The post attracts a 1:13 on-call commitment on the Urology Consultant of the Week rota (including weekend), with twice daily ward rounds and review of all patients by the consultant. All elective commitments are cancelled when the consultant is the consultant of the week. The appointee is expected to undertake teaching duties for undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and other professional groups, participate in research activities, and contribute to the clinical governance programme.

About us

The Department of Urology employs 20 Consultant Urological Surgeons (13 based at St George's) with others holding joint appointments with Kingston and Epsom, St Helier and Croydon University Hospital. St George's Hospital is a major trauma centre and provides emergency, reconstructive and long-term urological care, including management of urological injuries from renal trauma, pelvic fracture, priapism and penile fracture. We operate a consultant of the week on-call model with separate cover during week nights, during which elective activities are cancelled to focus on emergency work. St George's is part of RM Partners with the Royal Marsden Hospitals, providing cancer treatment to a large patient pool in South West London and the wider regional network; St George’s is the primary provider for complex cancer surgery. There is an expectation to work in multidisciplinary teams. The penile cancer team serves a catchment of 11 million people and provides care for 36 hospital trusts across the South of England.

Job responsibilities

There are links with radiology, oncology and pathology. The appointee will join a team of 20 Consultants, with 13 substantive, 3 locum and 4 joint colleagues, and a resident rota of 10 colleagues (5 deanery trainees and 5 fellows). The job plan is divided between out-patient work (St George’s, Queen Mary’s), day surgery and in-patient care including surgery. The post carries a 1:13 on-call commitment on the Urology Consultant of the Week rota (including weekends), with twice daily ward rounds and consultant review of all patients. All elective commitments are cancelled during the consultant of the week. The appointee is expected to undertake teaching duties for undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff and other professional groups, participate in research activities, and contribute to the clinical governance programme.

Person specification

• Full registration
• Entry on the GMC specialist register for urology or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview
• Appropriate higher urological surgical qualification (e.g., FRCS Urol)
• Published research papers/presentations
• Completion of a relevant management course/programme
• MD or PhD

Experience

• Experience in relevant urological surgery
• Comprehensive training on a recognized SpR programme or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in all aspects of clinical governance
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for patient care
• Experience leading clinical audits, implementing change, and monitoring compliance
• Experience teaching medical and other clinical staff and students; ability to give clinical presentations
• Attending management courses
• Fellowship focused on andrology and penile cancer

Skills / Knowledge

• Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate and manage
• Ability to work productively in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to discuss treatment options with patients clearly
• Strong leadership and performance-driven approach
• Ability to develop, motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to initiate and implement change
• Ability to supervise junior medical staff
• Ability to design and deliver talks/lectures/workshops effectively
• Experience writing successful grant applications
• Involvement with national/international bodies

Personal qualities

• Good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; ability to work with staff at all levels
• Negotiating skills to influence positive outcomes and resolve conflicts
• IT, teaching and presentation skills; strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to critically appraise scientific literature
• Understanding of modern medical curriculum and learning assessment tools
• Disability and equality awareness
• Caring, professional attitude; respects rights and cultures
• Approachability; ability to work with Care Group teams
• Commitment to continuing professional development; awareness of personal development needs
• Resilience; ability to cope under pressure
• Ability to make clear rational decisions and lead by example

Disclosure and Barring Service check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust