Consultant in Urological Surgeon

Consultant in Urological Surgeon The closing date is 15 December 2025 Applications are invited for this special and exciting opportunity to help develop the Urological Cancer Service at Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT), one of the largest Trusts in the country. We want to recruit a Consultant Urological Surgeon with a specialist interest in Bladder Cancer & Robotic Surgery who can support and develop ourcystectomy and bladder cancer service. This is a substantive post starting initially with 10 PAs. Main duties of the job The department is looking for an additional Consultant with the skills and aptitude to further develop the bladder cancer service including Open/Robotic surgery for MIBC and the management of NMIBC with novel treatments. The post will be primarily based at Wythenshawe Hospital/Withington Community Hospital. The Trust has provision for a dual console DaVinci Xi robot. To ensure safety and quality through teamwork, the appointed candidate will be closely mentored with the opportunity for multidisciplinary and/or joint operating. There may be provisions through subsequent job planning to work cross site with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust for Complex Pelvic Cancer Surgery. Participation in Clinical Trial recruitment/Research will be encouraged for those interested. About us Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities. We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes. At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations. If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive. Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions— is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Qualifications MB, ChB or equivalent FRCS or equivalent Broad experience of elective and emergency urological surgery Completion of Higher Specialist training in surgery (or within 6 months of interview) Higher Degree (MD/ChM) Competency in open and robotic pelvic surgery Training & Audit Teaching medical students Training junior medical staff Publications and presentations in the urological field Other requirements Full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration) and Licensed to Practice Registered on the GMC Specialist Register (or be within 6 months of CCT date from the date of interview) Member of BAUS or subspecialist section 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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