Consultant in Urology

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service provider is seeking a dedicated Consultant in Urology to join their dynamic team. This position focuses on Endo-Urology and general Urology services, leaving room for subspecialty interests and collaboration. You will engage in both inpatient and outpatient services, support clinical teaching, and lead on service enhancement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a relevant primary medical qualification, GMC registration, and substantial experience in general and subspecialty Urology. Join a supportive environment renowned for patient care and service excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to top-tier education and training

Workplace wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification required.
• Experience in general Urology and subspecialty expertise in prostate and bladder.
• Understanding of NHS governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist Endo-Urology care and support stone service.
• Engage in service development and patient care improvement.
• Participate in teaching and supervision of junior staff.

Skills

Endo-Urology expertise

Experience with male LUTS procedures

Teaching and supervising experience

Organizational and management skills

Education

Primary medical qualification

Full GMC registration

Higher professional Degree (MD, PhD)

Job description

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Urology

The closing date is 06 January 2026

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Consultant Urologist to join our innovative and high-performing team at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. This substantive post focuses on Endo-Urology and general Urology services, supporting key service areas including:

• Stone disease management.
• Male LUTS, including HoLEP and ThuLEP.
• Potential involvement in female, functional, or reconstructive Urology, depending on your subspecialty interests.
• Contribution to 2WW and routine outpatient clinic capacity.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the stone service at STSFT and develop a subspecialty interest aligned with departmental needs. You will join a dynamic team delivering a mix of theatre lists, outpatient clinics, flexible cystoscopy sessions, and active participation in the weekly Urology Cancer MDT.

You will be supported through tailored in-house mentoring, particularly in subspecialty areas such as HoLEP, stone surgery, or reconstructive Urology, depending on experience and interest.

Our department serves a population of over 900,000 across the North East and is a designated Urology Cancer Centre, offering advanced procedures including robotic surgery, cryotherapy, and reconstructive techniques.

We value collaboration, innovation, and excellence in patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and contribute to a nationally recognised service.

Proposed interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

This Post focuses on Endo-Urology and general Urology services. You will join a skilled team of surgeons and nurses. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide specialist Endo-Urology care, including support for the stone service.
• Perform male LUTS procedures such as HoLEP and ThuLEP.
• Deliver general Urology services, including 2WW and routine outpatient clinics.
• Contribute to subspecialty areas (e.g., female, functional, or reconstructive Urology) based on expertise.
• Support reduction in waiting times and improve access to Urology services.
• Engage in service development, teaching, and supervision of junior staff.

You will work alongside 15 Consultant Urologists across the Directorate, supporting outpatient, diagnostic, day case, and inpatient services. Clinics are held at Sunderland, Durham, and South Tyneside. The on-call rota is 1:12.

The role includes teaching and training at all levels, contributing to audit and research programmes, and promoting team-based practice and innovation. You are expected to support national audits, recruit to clinical trials, and publish surgical outcomes. You will also play a key role in shaping service development and enhancing patient pathways through collaborative working and evidence-based practice.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture/work environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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Job responsibilities

You will join the existing team of consultants and will participate in the on‑call rota.

Overall responsibilities include the co‑ordination and delivery of the strategic and operational aspects of the Urology Services across Sunderland and South Tyneside and the wider sub‑regional catchment area. These will reflect National and local priorities including the strategic direction of STSFT and the Directorate of Urology.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the six‑month period with Executive Medical Director approval].
• Higher professional Degree, MD, PhD or equivalent.

Experience

• Full general ENT surgical training with experience of general Urology with sub‑specialty expertise in prostate and bladder.
• Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
• Evidence of organisational, management and time‑management skills.
• Fellowship in the area of subspeciality interest.
• Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
• Management Course and / or Certificate.

Other

• Please provide a contact telephone number.

Teaching & Education

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
• Qualification in medical education.

Personal Attributes

• Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
• Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
• Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, healthcare workers and other agencies.
• Evidence of understanding of, and adherence to, principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.

Audit & Research

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
• Involvement in quality improvement measures.
• Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
• Experience of clinical research.
• Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust