Specialist Doctor in Urology

Go back Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Specialist Doctor in Urology The closing date is 21 December 2025 We are looking to recruit dynamic speciality doctor to work in our established Urology department at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, which is part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The appointment is a full-time post. The role is to provide a shared responsibility for the provision of care to our patients, while implementing innovative working practices in creating a high-performing multidisciplinary team. Weekly work commitments will be within the Working Time Regulations on working hours and will also be influenced by the Royal College of Surgery recommendations, the Consultant contract and will be specified in the Job Plan. We embrace a collegiate team spirit within a supportive environment; colleagues at all levels in the department enjoy a very close working relationship where all clinical issues are openly discussed at formal and informal meetings. Main duties of the job Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all urological patients To share with colleagues in the urology department the management of urological patients requiring admission. The appointee will have on call commitments, forming part of the 'consultant on call' rota Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students. To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology. Our Values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Job responsibilities A10 PA week consists of 8.5 PAs direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA). To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD). Undertake regular elective clinics and elective theatre lists. Clinical sessions will be scheduled between the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital site and the Bedford Hospital site, as we work together to further develop the joint working strategy of the departments across the merged organisation. Person Specification Registration Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences) Qualifications MBBS or equivalent medical qualificationMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant researchTeaching Qualification in Medical Education (PG Cert.) Requirements Meets the GMC Generic Professional Capabilities (GPC's) 1.1 to 6.5 that are in line with this post Fitness to Practice Practises with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework Experience Completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or on aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualificationCompleted a minimum of 5 years within specialtyMeets the criteria set out in the Generic Capabilities' Framework for the Specialist gradeEligibility to work in the UK Personal Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearanceSatisfactory DBS clearance 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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