Urology Trust Grade Registrar

Northampton General Hospital; Northampton; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Northampton General Hospital in Northampton is seeking a Urology Registrar to join the Registrar tier of the Urology rota, with emphasis on elective activity within Urology. The successful candidate will gain substantial exposure to clinics, diagnostic services and core urological procedures while developing surgical skills.

The post offers NHS-based training with opportunities to progress toward FRCS (Urol) and CESR, participation in research and quality improvement, and a supportive,

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration & Licence to practise
• NHS Experience
• Evidence of completion of Foundation Training, or equivalent
• Possession of MRCS

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality elective and emergency urological services including outpatient clinics, diagnostics, and core procedures.
• Contribute to teaching, audits, and research within the Urology Department.
• Participate in the 1 in 3 on-call rota (8am–8pm, Mon–Fri) and provide ward cover and theatre exposure.

Skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

MBBS

GMC registration

NHS experience

Foundation Training

MRCS

Job description

Site University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Town Northampton Salary £67,325 - £77,348 Per annum / Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 16/11/2026

Job overview

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above post in Urology at Northampton General Hospital.

This post is to join the Registrar tier of the Urology Rota, with elective activity primarily in Urology.

Main duties of the job

Prior NHS experience is an essential requirement. The department has had excellent recent success in Trust Grade doctors obtaining Urology ST3 training numbers. This job does not include any regular night or weekend on calls, nor any general surgical on calls. The successful candidate will be on a one in three rota, (see template below) with on-calls covering Urology referrals/admissions 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday. The remaining time will be spent in elective Urology, with ward cover but also excellent exposure to theatres and the One Stop Urology clinic.

Working for our organisation

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Urology Registrar to join our supportive and forward-thinking Urology Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor looking to strengthen their clinical experience, develop their surgical skills and build a portfolio for future career progression. Previous NHS experience is essential.

The department has an established track record of supporting Trust Grade Registrars to successfully progress through national Urology ST3 selection. We also welcome more senior candidates, with experience of supporting doctors pursuing the FRCS (Urol) examination and CESR pathway.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality elective and emergency urological services, gaining experience across outpatient clinics, diagnostic services and core urological procedures. The department offers exposure to a broad range of specialist procedures and techniques, including percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), robotic prostatectomy, brachytherapy, laparoscopic nephrectomy, UroLift, holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), and flexible ureterorenoscopy with laser treatment.

There are also opportunities to participate in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit, alongside involvement in departmental and undergraduate medical education. The department actively encourages registrars to contribute to teaching and the continued development of the service.

The department has strengthened its emergency urology provision through the development of a dedicated 1 in 7 non-resident middle-grade on-call rota, supported by a Urology SHO-equivalent doctor during working hours. This provides an opportunity to develop experience in the assessment and management of emergency urological presentations within a supportive clinical team.

As stated in the attached Job Description and Personal Specification document

Person specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full registration with General Medical Council & Licence to practice
• NHS Experience
• Evidence of completion of Foundation Training, or equivalent
• Possession of MRCS

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of surgery or urology as a postgraduate
• Surgical operative experience as evidenced by a surgical logbook
• Experience of audit and research
• Teaching experience
• Publications in recognised (speciality) journals

Skills

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

• Core urological skills and management
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Pursuing a career in urology

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Aakash Pai Job title Consultant Surgeon Email address [e-mail] Additional information

For further details about this vacancy, please contact Mr Aakash Pai - [e-mail]