Job summary
This is a new full-time post in adult urological surgery based at the University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide subspecialist practice in open and robotic pelvic cancer surgery and core oncology (radical cystectomy (robotic and open), robotic prostatectomy, exenterative surgery and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer) in addition to core urological services with a commitment to a 1 in 10 on-call rota.

About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £114,099 to £166,585 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 001-MP131.26
Job locations: University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Full GMC / GDC registration with a licence to practise
• On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview date

Experience

• Full training in urology
• Broad range of general urological experience

Desirable

• Subspecialist interests in robotic and open pelvic cancer surgery and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

Teaching

• Evidence of teaching medical students and resident doctors

Clinical Governance

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)

Skills

• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working

Management

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process

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).