# Consultant Urological Surgeon - Robotic Upper Tract Oncology & Recon > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-urological-surgeon-robotic-upper-tract-oncology-and-recon/29d6937e-976e-4b0c-a10e-f302bf2eef48 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-urological-surgeon-robotic-upper-tract-oncology-and-recon/29d6937e-976e-4b0c-a10e-f302bf2eef48.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Wythenshawe Hospital; Manchester Royal Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Urology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-09T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-02T11:48:38.561Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Urology/Urology-v8278512 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8278512?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are inviting applications for a substantive Consultant Urological Surgeon with expertise in robotic upper urinary tract oncology and reconstructive surgery to join MFT Urology, one of the largest urology services in the UK. This is a strategic appointment within One MFT Urology and an opportunity to join the service at an important point in its development. We are bringing together our teams, expertise and clinical pathways across Manchester to create a modern, high-quality urology service centred around patients rather than individual hospital sites. The post is full-time (10 PAs). The successful candidate will join an established upper tract and robotic surgical team and will contribute to the delivery and further development of renal and upper urinary tract cancer surgery across MFT. Applicants should have advanced training and demonstrable experience in robotic renal and upper tract surgery. The post is intended for a surgeon able to contribute to complex renal cancer surgery, including robotic partial and radical nephrectomy. Experience or a developed interest in robotic upper urinary tract reconstruction is particularly welcomed. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will provide specialist expertise in robotic renal and upper urinary tract surgery within the One MFT Urology service. The role will include contribution to renal and upper tract cancer multidisciplinary pathways and operative management, with an expectation of collaborative working across MFT and with The Christie where appropriate. - robotic partial and radical nephrectomy and other renal cancer surgery appropriate to the appointee's expertise; - upper urinary tract oncology and complex case selection; - robotic reconstructive upper tract surgery such as pyeloplasty and ureteric reimplantation where appropriately trained; - development and standardisation of enhanced recovery and peri-operative pathways; - prospective review of surgical outcomes, complications and patient experience; - training and mentorship in robotic surgery for trainees and colleagues; - research, innovation and evaluation of new techniques and technologies; and - service development to improve access, capacity, efficiency and resilience across MFT. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Requirement **Essential** - MB ChB or equivalent - FRCS (Urol) or equivalent - Completion of Higher Specialist Training in Urology, or within 6 months of CCT at interview - Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, or eligibility for full registration - Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Urology, or within 6 months of CCT at the date of interview - Broad experience of elective and emergency urological surgery - Ability to contribute safely to core and acute urology - Advanced fellowship-level or equivalent training in robotic renal / upper tract surgery - Demonstrable experience in robotic partial and radical nephrectomy - Experience in complex renal cancer surgery and multidisciplinary case selection - Evidence of outcomes review, audit or quality improvement relevant to upper tract / robotic surgery - Experience of teaching and training medical students and resident doctors - Publications and presentations in urology - Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills - Evidence of leadership and collaborative multidisciplinary working - Commitment to service transformation, pathway redesign and One MFT working - Commitment to training and development of robotic surgical capability **Desirable** - Higher degree (MD/ChM or equivalent) - Experience or developed interest in robotic upper urinary tract reconstructive surgery - Evidence of research or academic activity relevant to specialist practice - Member of BAUS and/or relevant subspecialist section ## Documents - [fr (pdf, 928.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10594729) - [jd (docx, 71.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10594727) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.