Specialty Doctor in Urology

Overview

The Urology department is a well-established team providing excellent urology services to a wide catchment area. It houses the tertiary Stone Centre, the award-winning Poplar Unit with a state-of-the-art seminar room, and a dedicated Redwood Ward. The department comprises seven full‑time consultants, a visiting consultant, 11 middle‑grade doctors (including specialist registrars, research/clinical fellows, core trainees, a SHO and foundation doctors), and specialist nurses, cancer and stone coordinators.

There is close engagement with Kent and Canterbury Christ Church Universities to support translational research.

Specialty Doctors must be fully registered with the GMC, hold a registerable medical qualification with MRCS, and have at least 3 years of full‑time regular hospital service (or equivalent) as ST1/2 or above in Urology. The post focuses on General Urology service, research and audit, and is ideal for candidates awaiting further training or preparing for CESR. It offers opportunities to present and publish clinical research.

• Assist junior doctors in ward duties, attend outpatient clinics and theatres, and cover the urology call rota (1 in
  8).
• Support the day‑to‑day running of the urology ward, assist in theatre sessions and flex cystoscopy lists, and arrange admissions and discharges under consultant supervision.
• Perform morning ward rounds covering both elective and emergency cases.
• Participate in research, audit and evidence‑based practice.
• Provide training and supervision to junior doctors and foundation staff.
• Collaborate closely with the Nephrology team to deliver integrated care for patients with urological and nephrological disorders.

• Registerable medical qualification, MRCS.
• Full GMC registration.

• Previous experience in Urology or Surgery.

• Experience working in Urology.
• Understanding of audit principles and evidence of previous audit work.
• Experience in a Urology unit or centre.
• Leadership, budgetary and interpersonal skills.

• Team player and effective communicator.
• Professional attitude, appearance and good attendance record.
• Commitment to training junior doctors.
• Aptitude for research.

• Commitment to training junior doctors.

• Previous teaching experience and teaching qualification.

• Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
• Applications from skilled worker visa applicants are welcomed and will be considered alongside other applicants.
• Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Employer:

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address:
Darent Valley Hospital, Darent Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA

Employer website:

• Date posted: 14 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Specialty Doctor
• Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number:
• Job locations:
  Darent Valley Hospital, Darent Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, regardless of race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds to build on the progress we have made to make our Trust the best place to work.

We celebrate diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.