About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a replacement Consultant in Urology. It is expected that the post holder will be trained in general urology and have a subspecialist interest in Robotic Pelvic Oncology, prostate cancer diagnostics and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
A whole-time or part-time contract will be available, according to the wishes of the appointee. A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time contract, a part-time contract will be considered. If such a candidate is appointed, the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals and will involve working across sites that make up the Norfolk and Waveney Urology service.
Main Duties
Share with consultant colleagues the urological workload. Provide with the other consultants a system of mutual out-of-hours cover for annual, study and professional leave. The current on call system is 1:12 weekdays and weekend on call is currently 1 in 16. Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialities in the Trusts. Liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in the regular clinicalmeetings and other post-graduate activities of the hospitals. Take part in the Royal College of Surgeons continuing medical education programme. The employing Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service. Play a full part in the teaching and audit activities of the department. Participate in the rolling process of clinical governance at JPUH, QEH and NNUH Contribute to management of the service. Comply with the outline Consultant work programme (under provisions of Circular HC90/16) and the weekly timetable of fixed commitments (ie: regular scheduled NHS activities in accordance with paragraph 30B of the TCS). Academic input is optional but there is the opportunity for developing research. Active participation of teaching to
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
AAC Panel Interview date: 23rd September 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; o CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) o CESR or o European Community Rights FRCS (Urol). or equivalent
Desirable
Higher degree
Aptitudes Essential
Good communicator. Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Desirable
Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills
Experience Essential
Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty. Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
Desirable
Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest. Human factors training
Interests Essential
Pelvic Oncology, Prostate Cancer diagnostics & Non muscle invasive bladder cancer
Desirable
An interest to complement the wider department
Circumstances Essential
Flexible outlook on working hours. Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time. Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Communications and Language Skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
Good presentation skills.
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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address NNUH
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)