Consultant in Urology

Job summaryThis Consultant appointment is new a post within the Urology team at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide a general urological elective and emergency service for a busy DGH hospital. We are particularly interested in candidates with subspecialist skills including (but not limited to) paediatric/adolescent urology, with the successful candidate also expected to deliver core urology services. Current urology on call cover is 1:7 weekdays and 1:14 weekends with cross cover of Bedford hospital (this cover arrangement is subject to change as consultant numbers increase).Main duties of the jobDuties and responsibilities ? To ensure the provision of an extensive urological service to the population including Paediatrics served by the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of the patients, as well as meeting the changing needs of the local population.? To be responsible for the activities within her or his sphere of special interest.? To ensure adequate arrangements are in place for two-way communication between hospital staff involved in the care of the post holder's patients when necessary.? To be responsible for carrying out teaching and accreditation duties as required. This will involve contributing and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activities both locally and nationally.? Participate in clinical audit as part of clinical governance programme.Training and Education To take an active part in the teaching and training programme including:? Contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.Carrying out medical teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required.? Contributing, if appropriate, to the training of nursing, paramedical, scientific and technical staff.? Participating in the formal appraisal and assessment of Junior Medical Staff in accordance with guidelines from the Royal College of Surgeons, the Regional Postgraduate Dean and the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board.About usMilton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital -For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton KeynesDetailsDate posted17 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number430-SURG AJob locationsMed Staff Urology (Dept)Milton KeynesMK6 5LDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesDuties and responsibilities To ensure the provision of an extensive urological service to the population including Paediatrics served by the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of the patients, as well as meeting the changing needs of the local population. To be responsible for the activities within her or his sphere of special interest. To observe the Trusts agreed guidelines and procedures, on clinical matters and to follow the local and national employment Human Resources Policies and Procedures. To ensure adequate arrangements are in place for two-way communication between hospital staff involved in the care of the post holders patients when necessary. To be responsible for carrying out teaching and accreditation duties as required. This will involve contributing and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activities both locally and nationally. To work with the Clinical Director and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running and management of services. Participate in clinical audit as part of clinical governance programme. Liaising with other healthcare organisations, social services, General Practitioners, voluntary organisations and Hospices as required.Please see the Job description and the Person specification
Job description
Job responsibilitiesDuties and responsibilities To ensure the provision of an extensive urological service to the population including Paediatrics served by the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of the patients, as well as meeting the changing needs of the local population. To be responsible for the activities within her or his sphere of special interest. To observe the Trusts agreed guidelines and procedures, on clinical matters and to follow the local and national employment Human Resources Policies and Procedures. To ensure adequate arrangements are in place for two-way communication between hospital staff involved in the care of the post holders patients when necessary. To be responsible for carrying out teaching and accreditation duties as required. This will involve contributing and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activities both locally and nationally. To work with the Clinical Director and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running and management of services. Participate in clinical audit as part of clinical governance programme. Liaising with other healthcare organisations, social services, General Practitioners, voluntary organisations and Hospices as required.Please see the Job description and the Person specificationPerson Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
EssentialFull registration with GMCEntry on GMC Specialist Register; via - CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interviewAn appropriate higher surgical qualification e.g. FRCS (urol.) or equivalentDesirableHigher Medical Degree
Experience/ Training
EssentialSubspecialist interest particularly in (but not limited to) Paediatric/adolescent urologyGeneral training in Urology to specialist level or equivalentTrained in LATP prostate biopsiesAbility to make decisions at consultant level
Knowledge
EssentialKnowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice.Appropriate level of clinical knowledgeSufficient leadership within an organizational and knowledge of national access targetsDesirableBreadth of experience within and outside specialty
Clinical Skills
EssentialExperience in the multi-disciplinary management of patients.Understanding of clinical risk management.
Communication Skills
EssentialGood written and verbal communication skillsEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levelsEvidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levelsProven ability to work constructively in a team environmentDesirableAbility to be able to appraise both juniors and other staffAbility to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate doctors
Leadership Skills
EssentialTo motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staffDesirableInterest in medical management
Other Requirements
EssentialAbility to work independently as well as part of the General Surgical directorateTo balance individual requirements against those of the division and the Trust as a wholeAbility to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patientsTo accept management roles within the directorate as requested by the Clinical DirectorWill be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remain on the Specialist RegisterDesirableIT and computer skillsCar driver
Audit
EssentialEvidence of participation in audit
Health
EssentialBe in good healthDemonstration of immunisation against Hep B plus proof of satisfactory HbsAg negative status
Person Specification

Qualifications/ Registration
EssentialFull registration with GMCEntry on GMC Specialist Register; via - CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interviewAn appropriate higher surgical qualification e.g. FRCS (urol.) or equivalentDesirableHigher Medical Degree
Experience/ Training
EssentialSubspecialist interest particularly in (but not limited to) Paediatric/adolescent urologyGeneral training in Urology to specialist level or equivalentTrained in LATP prostate biopsiesAbility to make decisions at consultant level
Knowledge
EssentialKnowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice.Appropriate level of clinical knowledgeSufficient leadership within an organizational and knowledge of national access targetsDesirableBreadth of experience within and outside specialty
Clinical Skills
EssentialExperience in the multi-disciplinary management of patients.Understanding of clinical risk management.
Communication Skills
EssentialGood written and verbal communication skillsEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levelsEvidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levelsProven ability to work constructively in a team environmentDesirableAbility to be able to appraise both juniors and other staffAbility to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate doctors
Leadership Skills
EssentialTo motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staffDesirableInterest in medical management
Other Requirements
EssentialAbility to work independently as well as part of the General Surgical directorateTo balance individual requirements against those of the division and the Trust as a wholeAbility to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patientsTo accept management roles within the directorate as requested by the Clinical DirectorWill be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remain on the Specialist RegisterDesirableIT and computer skillsCar driver
Audit
EssentialEvidence of participation in audit
Health
EssentialBe in good healthDemonstration of immunisation against Hep B plus proof of satisfactory HbsAg negative statusDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameMilton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressMed Staff Urology (Dept)Milton KeynesMK6 5LDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameMilton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressMed Staff Urology (Dept)Milton KeynesMK6 5LDUnited KingdomEmployer's website