An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Urology Specialist to join our dynamic and expanding team. This position represents the new national grade for senior SAS doctors, designed to recognize highly skilled professionals working at a senior level of responsibility. The role has been created to reflect the Urology Department's commitment to high standards of care and innovation.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities Provide independent, high-quality care in general urology and specialist areas. Perform advanced stone surgeries, including PCNL, ureteroscopy and lithotripsy. Actively contribute to the expansion and enhancement of the stone service and related clinical pathways. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient and effective care. Participate in on-call duties, managing acute urological cases with confidence, if required in the future. Contribute to departmental clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives. About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and we were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall. But don’t just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognizing their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making. All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence. Job responsibilities
The Department You will join a supportive and collaborative team led by Mr. Fani (Clinical Lead), alongside consultants Mr. Abbasi, Mr. Apalidis, Mr. Khawaja, and Mr. Kotlar. The team also includes a Senior Clinical Fellow, an ST4 Trainee, a well-established nursing team consisting of 2 Band 8 Nurses, 4 Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), 1 Macmillan Support Worker, and 2 Band 6 Nurses. We have a dedicated Urology Outpatient Clinic, as well as access to Ward 10 and Sitwell Ward for surgical procedures. Our department provides a full range of services in general urology, andrology, oncology, paediatric urology, female urology, and advanced stone management. As part of our ambition to expand our stone services, we are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in stone surgery, including PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy). The Post Job Plan and Working Pattern The proposed job plan will aim to include a balanced rota, offering exposure to a variety of clinical activities, including: Theatre sessions for surgical procedures. Endoscopy and urodynamics clinics. Participation in ward rounds to ensure comprehensive patient care. Time allocated for specialist clinics in areas such as stone management and other urological subspecialties. At present, there is no provision for out-of-hours on-call duties, though this may be negotiated in the future based on departmental needs and individual preferences. We are fully committed to providing adequate SPA (Supporting Professional Activities) for professional development, including opportunities for research, leadership roles, and further clinical education. Support for Career Progression
Our department has a proven track record of supporting career progression, including assisting suitable candidates in obtaining the FRCS and offering full support for achieving CESR certification. Our Vision
This is an exciting time to join our team as we work towards becoming a centre of excellence in stone management, improving patient care, and expanding service delivery across all urological specialties. Person Specification
Education and Training
Appropriate progression of career to date. Experience
Completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years of experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades, including from overseas, will also be accepted. Evidence of Consultant level working as part of Consultant rota. Other criteria
See person specification on job pack for additional characteristics which will be assessed via interview and references - Add any additional information you believe would be beneficial to your application. Qualifications
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice - please confirm your GMC registration number. 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.
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Key Responsibilities Provide independent, high-quality care in general urology and specialist areas. Perform advanced stone surgeries, including PCNL, ureteroscopy and lithotripsy. Actively contribute to the expansion and enhancement of the stone service and related clinical pathways. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient and effective care. Participate in on-call duties, managing acute urological cases with confidence, if required in the future. Contribute to departmental clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives. About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and we were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall. But don’t just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognizing their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making. All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence. Job responsibilities
The Department You will join a supportive and collaborative team led by Mr. Fani (Clinical Lead), alongside consultants Mr. Abbasi, Mr. Apalidis, Mr. Khawaja, and Mr. Kotlar. The team also includes a Senior Clinical Fellow, an ST4 Trainee, a well-established nursing team consisting of 2 Band 8 Nurses, 4 Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), 1 Macmillan Support Worker, and 2 Band 6 Nurses. We have a dedicated Urology Outpatient Clinic, as well as access to Ward 10 and Sitwell Ward for surgical procedures. Our department provides a full range of services in general urology, andrology, oncology, paediatric urology, female urology, and advanced stone management. As part of our ambition to expand our stone services, we are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in stone surgery, including PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy). The Post Job Plan and Working Pattern The proposed job plan will aim to include a balanced rota, offering exposure to a variety of clinical activities, including: Theatre sessions for surgical procedures. Endoscopy and urodynamics clinics. Participation in ward rounds to ensure comprehensive patient care. Time allocated for specialist clinics in areas such as stone management and other urological subspecialties. At present, there is no provision for out-of-hours on-call duties, though this may be negotiated in the future based on departmental needs and individual preferences. We are fully committed to providing adequate SPA (Supporting Professional Activities) for professional development, including opportunities for research, leadership roles, and further clinical education. Support for Career Progression
Our department has a proven track record of supporting career progression, including assisting suitable candidates in obtaining the FRCS and offering full support for achieving CESR certification. Our Vision
This is an exciting time to join our team as we work towards becoming a centre of excellence in stone management, improving patient care, and expanding service delivery across all urological specialties. Person Specification
Education and Training
Appropriate progression of career to date. Experience
Completed a minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years of experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades, including from overseas, will also be accepted. Evidence of Consultant level working as part of Consultant rota. Other criteria
See person specification on job pack for additional characteristics which will be assessed via interview and references - Add any additional information you believe would be beneficial to your application. Qualifications
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice - please confirm your GMC registration number. 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.
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