Job summary
The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care, and, in liaison with consultant colleagues, continuity of care when the postholder is absent.

The work of the Bristol Urological Institute (BUI) is delivered across two sites (Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital). The postholder is expected to deliver care on both sites according to their agreed job plan and the need of the service.

The post-holder will be expected to provide general/core urology service and be part of the non-muscle invasive bladder cancer team. They would be expected to contribute to fast track and diagnostic clinics. Support and mentoring will be provided where required.

As part of the service's target to expand theatre usage and improve theatre utilisation, the postholder, with other consultants, will provide flexible theatre cover as part of their weekly programmed activities aimed at providing extra capacity to meet cancer and waiting time targets.

The post-holder with contribute to the on-call consultant rota including out of hours cover on a pro rata basis.

Applicants should have a CCT or be within twelve months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC's specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.

Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide high-quality, evidence-based urological care to patients referred to the Bristol Urological Institute, with particular responsibility for general/core urology and the management of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. They will undertake outpatient clinics, diagnostic and surveillance cystoscopy, day-case and inpatient procedures, and elective operating appropriate to their agreed job plan and areas of expertise. The post-holder will work closely with colleagues across the BUI to ensure effective continuity of care and timely access to appropriate investigation and treatment.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for ourPatients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
• Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance

Details
Date posted: 28 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 339-ASCR5680-LB
Job locations: Southmead Hospital & Weston General Hospital, Bristol Urological Institute, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The post holder will contribute to the non-muscle invasive bladder cancer service and the wider urological cancer pathway, including the assessment and management of patients with suspected and established bladder cancer. They will participate in relevant multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the development of high-quality, patient-centred bladder cancer pathways. The post holder will also contribute to fast-track and diagnostic clinics. Appropriate support and mentoring will be provided where required, particularly in relation to the development of specific aspects of the post.

The post holder will undertake operative urology and contribute flexibly to the delivery of additional theatre capacity. As part of the BUIs programme to maximise theatre utilisation and improve access to surgery, the post-holder will participate in flexible theatre cover within their programmed activities. This will support the delivery of cancer and waiting-time targets and allow the service to respond to changing clinical demand.

The post holder will participate on the consultant on-call rota, including out-of-hours responsibilities, on a pro-rata basis. They will provide senior clinical leadership and decision making for patients under their care and, when undertaking on call will support the wider urology service across the relevant BUI sites.

The post-holder will be expected to work collaboratively with consultant colleagues, residents, nursing, administrative and allied health professional teams and other clinical services to ensure safe, effective and efficient patient care. They will contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities within the service and will be expected to participate in the development and implementation of departmental and Trust policies and clinical pathways. It is expected that the post holder will be involved with departmental leadership roles.

The BUI is a major teaching and training centre, and the post-holder will contribute to the education and supervision of undergraduate medical students, postgraduate trainees and other members of the multidisciplinary team. There will be opportunities to contribute to research, innovation and academic activity within the Institute, and the post-holder will be encouraged to develop areas of clinical or academic interest in keeping with the needs of the service.

The post-holder will undertake duties at both Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital in accordance with their agreed job plan and the requirements of the service. They will contribute to the continued development of an integrated urology service across both sites and will support the delivery of consistent standards of clinical care throughout the BUI.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Or Within 12 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in General urology and NMIBC.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest in NMIBC and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy.

Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Research
Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research

Desirable

• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

Teaching and Training
Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
• Experience of supervising trainees
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching/ education qualification
• Educational Supervisor training completed

Management & Leadership
Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• oEvidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other
Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southmead Hospital & Weston General Hospital, Bristol Urological Institute, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Urological Surgeon & Clinical Lead, Mr Aditya Manjunath, Aditya.Manjunath@nbt.nhs.uk

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