Consultant - Urology ( Locum

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 March 2026

We are looking for a Locum Consultant Urological Surgeon here at MSE Hospitals with Broomfield Hospital as the base site. Our Urology Service has been given the exciting opportunity to expand across all three sites and support our growth in referrals and build on our fantastic team. Consultant to be confident to carry out general urology duties and with an interest to complement the department, such as management of superficial bladder cancer or paediatric Urology.

The purpose of this post is to provide and co‑ordinate an effective general urology service and to develop a sub‑specialty interest that complements the department. They are also expected to take part in all departmental activities, including on‑call, audit and teaching.

Essex's first medical school opened in Chelmsford at Anglia Ruskin University in 2018. The Trust therefore has redoubled its focus on education, as the students are now undergoing clinical rotations at the Trust's sites. It is thus an essential criterion, that the prospective applicant, has an interest in education.

Please refer to the attached Job Specification for full details of what the job will require and details of each Job Plan for the week.

• To provide outpatient urology clinic services; this may include minor procedures
• To perform independent elective and emergency operating including day case surgery
• To undertake speciality clinics and participate as a core member in Urology MDTs.
• Any responsibility which relates to a special interest;
• Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;
• To provide consultant level Urology on call duties (1 in 11). This will include on site daytime cover and post take ward round, and to contribute to the pelvic urology on call rota.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Please refer to attached Job Description but duties will include:

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent (e.g FEBU)
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
• ATLS Certificate

• Subspecialty training in andrology surgery
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi‑professional team

• Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Per Annum (Pro rata for Part Time)