Fixed Term Consultant Urological Surgeon
The closing date is 22 July 2026

Job summary
The post offered is for a Fixed Term Locum Consultant Urological Surgeon for 6 months with an initial 10 programmed activities. The post is fixed term to provide support whilst the service undertakes reconstruction of services. The applicant will be expected to help deliver general urology and the NHS drive to reduce long waiting times for elective patients and cancer waits.

You will join a team of 7 friendly and enthusiastic Urologists, Clinical Nurse specialists, Faster Diagnostic Service team, 6 middle grade Resident Doctors (3 NTNs), 2 CTs and 3-4 F1/2s. As a teaching hospital linked to Brighton and Sussex Medical School, we host medical students who are involved in an active teaching program.

The applicant must be within 6 months of CCT and must show enthusiasm for medical education and training.

The Department of Urology is a member of the Surgical Directorate, well known in the region for providing excellent patient care as well as exceptional training for the specialist registrars and resident doctors. The Department has a weekly joint Specialist MDT for prostate, bladder and renal cancers, with Princess Royal Hospital being the host site for upper tract and adrenal cancer surgery within the Sussex Cancer Network. Close links are maintained with St Georges Hospital for penile cancer.

Main duties of the job
The post holder accepts that they will perform duties - in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances - at the request of the appropriate consultant and in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient, elective and non-elective surgical urological service
• To undertake and lead ward rounds
• To participate in a 1 in 8 'consultant-of-the-week' programme of daytime clinical supervision of inpatients and emergency admissions as and when required
• To undertake and lead outpatient clinics
• To support one-stop and virtual clinics
• To undertake and lead day case and inpatient operating lists
• To help develop the urology service with the other consultants
• To contribute to the teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates in medicine and surgery

About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Details
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year 10 PA
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 279-MWPRHFTCONUROL-606-A
Job locations: Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EX, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:

The advertised job plan is provisional and will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and objectives.

Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan:
For a whole-time contract:

• Direct Clinical Care: 9 PAs on average per week (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work. One PA of which will be accounted for by on call activity)
• Supporting Professional Activities (SPA): 1 PA on average per week (0.5 for revalidation activity, 0.5 for other activities such as teaching & research

The post holder accepts that they will perform duties - in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances - at the request of the appropriate consultant and in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

On Call Commitment:
Category A, 5%
Provisional interview date - August 2026

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Basic medical degree
• FRC/MRC Urology or its recognised equivalent.
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview.
• CCT Urology if UK trained, if not demonstratable equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential

• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Desirable

• LATP

Organisation and Planning
Essential

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills
Essential

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research
Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression
Essential

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Knowledge
Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

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).

Employer details: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EX, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details: For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Urology, Paimaun Zakikhani, paimaun.zakikhani@nhs.net, 01444441881