• Job Description

  Req#: C9197-25-0544?language=en&page=277&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are delighted to have the opportunity to offer two Locum Consultant Urologist positions for a period of 1 year.

  The Urology service is at an exciting crossroads at Lewisham & Greenwich Trust, whereby we are currently redesigning the service we provide to our patients of South East London. We are exploring options to develop a state-of-the-art modern Urology Investigation Unit (UIU), to complement the new High Volume Surgical Hub (HVSH) being built on the Lewisham site for all patients in the sector in 2024.

  We are therefore looking for two motivated and skilled individuals to join our busy, friendly, and innovative department. Excellent communication and team working is essential, particularly given that our consultants work across both our busy acute sites - University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

  The successful postholder(s) will be pivotal in making decisions on the future direction of the service, working closely with our colleagues at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, so a prior background in leading service redesign would be a bonus (but not essential).

  Whilst these two positions are fixed term in the first instance, we will be looking to further develop our workforce in 2024 as part of the HVSH work.

  *We will support good candidates looking to gain GMC specialist registration through Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR)*

  Main duties of the job

  We are seeking to recruit two, full time, Locum Consultant Urologists to commence as soon as possible.

  The postholder(s) will be offered a 10 PA locum contract with Urology (theatre sessions on both sites/outpatient clinics) per week. Postholder(s) will play an integral part in delivering and developing an excellent Urology Surgery service. Postholder(s) will be responsible for the admission and ward care of patients, operate in theatres, run outpatient clinics, MDTs, initiate and complete Audits, and participate in Research Trials (ongoing as well as help initiate new projects).

  Both of these roles have on-call commitments (see 'about us' section below for specifics).

  The postholder(s) need to have a major interest in Urology surgery and will provide support to the Junior Urology team within LGT.

  The Urology department has an expectation that during this placement you will take part in clinical governance, M&M and present the findings to your colleagues and other departments.

  The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is vital. It is also anticipated that the successful candidates would contribute to increasing the regional and national profile of the department.

  About us

  Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a community focused provider of local and acute care, providing high quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley. With a turnover of around £700 million, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham and a range of community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup.

  Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

  1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
  2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
  4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  5. Making equalities mainstream

  Details

  Date posted

  04 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  197-AA-4108-I-D

  Job locations

  Queen Elizabeth

  Stadium Road

  Woolwich

  SE18 4QH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Urology service is at an exciting crossroads at Lewisham & Greenwich Trust, whereby we are currently redesigning the service we provide to our patients of South East London. We are exploring options to develop a state-of-the-art modern Urology Investigation Unit (UIU), to complement the new High Volume Surgical Hub (HVSH) being built on the Lewisham site for all patients in the sector.

  We are therefore looking for two motivated and skilled individuals to join our busy, friendly, and innovative department. Excellent communication and team working is essential, particularly given that our consultants work across both our busy acute sites University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

  The successful postholder(s) will be pivotal in making decisions on the future direction of the service, working closely with our colleagues at Guys and St Thomass NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, so a prior background in leading service redesign would be a bonus (but not essential).

  See JD

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Urology service is at an exciting crossroads at Lewisham & Greenwich Trust, whereby we are currently redesigning the service we provide to our patients of South East London. We are exploring options to develop a state-of-the-art modern Urology Investigation Unit (UIU), to complement the new High Volume Surgical Hub (HVSH) being built on the Lewisham site for all patients in the sector.

  We are therefore looking for two motivated and skilled individuals to join our busy, friendly, and innovative department. Excellent communication and team working is essential, particularly given that our consultants work across both our busy acute sites University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

  The successful postholder(s) will be pivotal in making decisions on the future direction of the service, working closely with our colleagues at Guys and St Thomass NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, so a prior background in leading service redesign would be a bonus (but not essential).

  See JD

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Basic Medical Degree
  • Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
  • Must be on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of CCT accreditation at time of interview
  • FRCS (Urol) Appropriate progression of career to date

  Desirable

  • Higher Degree for example MD, MS, PhD, FEBU

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience
  • Sub-Specialty experience
  • Experience in other related sub-specialties
  • Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
  • Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice

  Desirable

  • Experience at Consultant Level
  • IT Skills
  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

  Clinical Audit

  Essential

  • Competent with all core Urological procedures
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • An ability to communicate well with patients and staff

  Teaching Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

  Desirable

  • Recognized teaching qualification

  Management & Administrative Experience

  Essential

  • Able to organize oneself and prioritize clinical need -
  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS Clinical Governance
  • Confident presentation ability
  • Effective Resource Constraints

  Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills:
  • Achievements Course attended

  Research Experience

  Essential

  • Understanding of the principles of research
  • Evidence of participation in audit

  Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications Prizes and honours

  Other Attributes

  Essential

  • Evidence of Good communication skills, both written and oral
  • Decisiveness/Accountability
  • Excellent and effective interpersonal skills
  • Non-Judgmental approach to patients
  • Flexibility
  • Resilience

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Basic Medical Degree
  • Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
  • Must be on the GMC specialist register or be within six months of CCT accreditation at time of interview
  • FRCS (Urol) Appropriate progression of career to date

  Desirable

  • Higher Degree for example MD, MS, PhD, FEBU

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience
  • Sub-Specialty experience
  • Experience in other related sub-specialties
  • Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
  • Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice

  Desirable

  • Experience at Consultant Level
  • IT Skills
  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

  Clinical Audit

  Essential

  • Competent with all core Urological procedures
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • An ability to communicate well with patients and staff

  Teaching Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

  Desirable

  • Recognized teaching qualification

  Management & Administrative Experience

  Essential

  • Able to organize oneself and prioritize clinical need -
  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS Clinical Governance
  • Confident presentation ability
  • Effective Resource Constraints

  Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills:
  • Achievements Course attended

  Research Experience

  Essential

  • Understanding of the principles of research
  • Evidence of participation in audit

  Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications Prizes and honours

  Other Attributes

  Essential

  • Evidence of Good communication skills, both written and oral
  • Decisiveness/Accountability
  • Excellent and effective interpersonal skills
  • Non-Judgmental approach to patients
  • Flexibility
  • Resilience

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

  Address

  Queen Elizabeth

  Stadium Road

  Woolwich

  SE18 4QH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

  Address

  Queen Elizabeth

  Stadium Road

  Woolwich

  SE18 4QH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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