About this role
Job summary
Applicants are invited for a Consultant Urologist at University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust, based primarily at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, although the successful candidate will also have sessions at other hospitals within the Trust. The post will be involved in providing core urology, and the management of urological emergencies.
We are looking for a Urological Surgeon specialising in Functional and Reconstructive Urology, with expertise in Robotic Reconstructive Surgery, the insertion of Artificial Urinary Sphincters and Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and independent practice in HoLEP and Ureteroscopy
Main duties of the job
Assisting the department recover from the Pandemic backlog. The post holder would be encouraged to actively participate in this, with particular focus on the Category 2 waiting list for stone disease and bladder outflow surgery for grossly enlarged prostates (over 100cc).
The clinical duties of the post include the following:o To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient, elective and non-elective surgical urological serviceo To undertake and lead ward roundso To undertake and lead outpatient clinicso To support development of one-stop and virtual clinicso To undertake and lead day case and inpatient operating listso To provide, when required, supervision and training of staff, including appraisal and assessmento To help develop the urology service with the other consultants - particularly the functional and reconstructive urology services, attracting regional work.o To contribute to the teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates in medicine and surgery as well as other healthcare workers.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information about this post please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Proposed Interview Date: July 2026
Person Specification
Clinical Skills and Experience Essential
Independent practice in Ureteroscopy, HoLEP and complex Functional Urology Understanding of clinical risk management Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Desirable
Expertise in Robotic Functional and Reconstructive Surgery Expertise in SNS and AUS placement Independent Ureteroscopic practice
Experience/Qualifications Essential
Basic medical degree FRC/MRC Urology - e.g. FRCS, MRCP, etc. or its recognised equivalent. Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Urology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date.
Desirable
Higher Degree
Knowledge Desirable
Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning Essential
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Desirable
Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills Essential
Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research Essential
Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
Research experience Publications Prizes and honours
Career Progression Essential
Appropriate progression of career to date
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address Chichester
Chichester
PO19 6SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)