Locum Consultant Urologist

Job Summary

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and knowledgeable Locum Consultant Urological Surgeon (10 PA) to contribute to the elective recovery of the Urology service within North Bristol NHS Trust, delivered at Weston General Hospital and Southmead Hospital.

Candidates with subspecialty interest(s) complementing the needs of the department are encouraged to apply. The duration of this post will be 6 months, extending to 12 months if required.

Based at Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital, the BUI is a tertiary referral centre and is the largest Urology department in the South West and one of the largest in the country, offering care for all urological conditions. The department is well supported by oncologists from the Bristol Haematology and Oncology centre and by a group of experienced and dedicated Cancer Nurse Specialists and Specialist Nurse Practitioners.

We are a close‑knit team, across all levels and value collaborative working. We also welcome new ideas as we are constantly striving to improve our service to all our patients.

The postholder will contribute towards the provision of emergency urology services and work a flexible job plan of 10 PA per week, assisting the department in achieving its targets for both cancer and non‑cancer urology.

Posted 12 February 2026

Grade:
Consultant

Contract:

Locum

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern:
Full‑time

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata

Reference number: 339‑WC8685‑BS

Locations:
Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. It is the regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. The Trust values all people as individuals, is anti‑discriminatory and committed to building a diverse team.

Employer Address:
Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB

Employer Website:

• Qualifications and Registration
  • FRCS (or equivalent).
  • Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
  • Must have CCT in Urology and be entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment.
  • Specialist registrars not holding a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.
• Desirable Qualifications
  • Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MS).
• Training and Experience
  • Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices.
  • Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience, including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar, or equivalent.
  • Training in diagnosis and treatment of General urology, LUTS management, and superficial bladder cancer.
• Desirable Training
  • Fellowship Training.
• Further Training, Management, Audit
  • Evidence of recent CME and reasonable training progression.
  • Experience in audit projects with written reporting.
  • Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues and political context.
• Desirable Additional
  • Completion of a general management course or programme.
• Research, Teaching, Publications
  • Proven teaching ability and willingness to teach undergraduates & postgraduates.
  • Proven track record in research and willingness for further research.
  • Ability to gain trust and confidence of colleagues and patients, and to teach effectively.
  • Evidence of relevant publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
  • Involvement in clinical directorate management.
• Leadership and Teamwork
  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams.
  • Positive attitude towards wider healthcare team.
  • Good organisational and compassionate leadership skills.
  • Positive development and change management.
  • Understanding of positive leadership in healthcare context.
• Communication Skills
  • Empathetic and sensitive to needs of patients and colleagues.
  • Ability to explain complex and sensitive information, even under stress.
  • Influence and persuasion effectiveness.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to write and present management reports.
• Other Essential Requirements
  • Must reside within 30 minutes or ten miles from the main place of work.
  • Must hold the appropriate Home Office work/residence status to provide work in the UK.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to DBS (formerly CRB) is required to check for any prior criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.