About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Locum Consultant in Urology
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months (to end in October 2027)
Purpose for Fixed Term: Covering Maternity Leave
Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.
Main duties of the job
As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. University Hospitals Southampton (UHS) has an exciting opportunity to join our Urology team as a locum consultant covering maternity leave. The successful candidate will join our team of consultants, middle grades, ACP, CNS and doctors in training to provide Urology services across the breadth of cancer and benign urology in a tertiary centre.
The role will suit a urologist with excellent skills in core urology and a subspecialist interest in endoluminal endourology and BPH surgery would be desirable. Contribution to the diagnostic pathway for this patient cohort will be expected.
Key to delivery of this role will be collaborative working with a wide range of healthcare professionals. As a tertiary teaching hospital there is an expectation to train specialty doctors, fellows and doctors in training as well as support colleagues and the department's forward vision.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description Job responsibilities
UHS is a large teaching hospital and major trauma centre with a wide tertiary catchment across the south coast. We provide tertiary cancer services for prostate, kidney, adrenal, bladder, penis and testis with open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery (Da Vinci X and Xi). We have a breadth of benign service ranging from andrology, stones, BPH and general urology and we network with Salisbury for female, neuro and video-urodynamic expertise.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.Provide high-quality urology care by assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients with a range of elective and emergency urological conditions across outpatient, inpatient, and theatre settings.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support service delivery, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and contribute to the effective management of patient pathways and waiting lists.
Undertake urology clinics, ward rounds, operating sessions, and on-call commitments as required, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care throughout the period of maternity leave cover.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 5th October 2026This vacancy closes on or before 23rd September 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems FRCS Urol or equivalent Higher training in Urology Advanced prostate cancer diagnostics
Desirable
PhD, MD, MSc Subspecialty fellowship
Aptitudes & Skills Essential
Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English) Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Ability to transport independently between sites Surgical aptitude and attention to detail Able to maintain continuity of care
Desirable
Evidence of previous research output
Trust Values Essential
Patients First Working Together Always Improving
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)