Locum Consultant Urologist special interest in GAS

Go back Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 19 March 2026

As a Consultant Urologist with a specialist interest in Gender Affimation Surgery (GAS), the post-holder will have demonstrated experience in genitourinary surgery, as well as operate independently in feminising lower surgery and related surgeries, as well as skills in masculising lower surgery. This is an annualised job plan to support the service with theatre efficiencies, performance, and patient throughput.

The role will require close working with other colleagues in the Trust as well as allied organisations as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to quality improvement, research and management of the service. It is anticipated that the post-holder will engage in specific management tasks and contribute to service meetings as required.

• Deliver outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures and theatre lists to support the service
• Attendance at MDT meetings
• Participation in audit, research and governance activities of the department
• Supervision of academic research projects
• Ensure compliance with national commissioning standards and waiting time targets
• Support subspecialisation in the department by appropriate cross referral to colleagues
• Provide consultant care at an early stage to patients presenting to secondary care with presumed urological complications of gender surgery
• Contribute to the routine care of GAS inpatients, rotating this responsibility with colleagues
• To promote early and safe discharge of patients
• Strong commitment to the organisation and delivery of training

As outlined in the NHS England service specification for Gender Identity Services, all staff working within the service will be expected to:

• Provide a high quality service for individuals who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria; and will observe and promote respect, dignity and equality for trans people.
• Provide a timely and sustainable service for trans people that meets the needs of the population, and incorporates the views of individuals.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites–Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital–along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration. Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post. Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities. Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views. Adhere to the Trust Customer Service Commitment and adopt a professional approach to customer care at all times.

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