Urology (Special Interest in Renal) - Locum Consultant | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Urologist for a 12-month fixed term contract. The candidate will provide general urology services, participate in teaching, and deliver both elective and emergency care. The appointment includes commitment to teaching and the potential for flexible working arrangements. This role also emphasizes contributions to Renal Cancer care.

Benefits

Access to professional development training

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Urologist with appropriate experience.
• Commitment to teaching and assessment of students required.
• Flexibility in teaching commitments is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide core urology services and participate in the on-call rota.
• Deliver both elective and emergency urology care.
• Participate in teaching and contribute to undergraduate education.

Skills

General Urology

Teaching Commitment

Interest in Renal Cancer

Education

Medical Degree and Registration

Job description

Overview

The appointee will join a team of Urologists at Croydon University Hospital and St George's Hospital for a 12 month fixed term contract and provide general urology services with an interest in Renal Cancer. All consultants are expected to be committed to teaching and to contribute to the undergraduate curriculum. The need for flexibility is acknowledged with potential variation in teaching commitments.

The appointee will join a team of Urologists at Croydon University Hospital (CUH) and St George's Hospital to provide both elective and emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Provide core urology services at CUH and participate in the on-call rota at SGH.
• Deliver both elective and emergency urology care.
• Undertake daily ward rounds and review acute admissions in line with Emergency Standards.
• Participate in teaching and contribute to undergraduate education, including planning and reviewing teaching, and assessing students (structured where appropriate).
• Contribute to development of enhanced networks for Urology patients and demonstrate interest and vision in Renal Cancer care.

Contract and Workload

• Provide 6 programmed activities (PAs) at SGH and 4 PAs at CUH, with on-call duties at SGH.
• On-call commitments are 1:12, supported by an on-site SpR; a consultant of the week arrangement applies.
• Normally, DCC (direct clinical care) is 8.5 PAs and SPA (supporting activities) is 1.5 PAs; normally on-site but may be negotiable for SPAs.

On-Call and Working Arrangements

On-call duties will be undertaken at St George's Hospital. Elective work is cancelled during on-call periods.

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from various clinics across Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1 August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, employing around 4,100 staff to serve a diverse population of over 360,000 people. The main site is Croydon University Hospital, with additional community and home-based care options and a Children’s Hospital at Home service.

Additional Information

The Trust emphasizes education and training across careers, offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Note: This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025.