Consultant Urologist

Job overview

Applicants are invited for a Consultant Urologist at University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust, based primarily at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester, although the successful candidate will also have sessions at other hospitals within the Trust. The post will be involved in providing core urology, and the management of urological emergencies.

We are looking for a Urological Surgeon specialising in Functional and Reconstructive Urology, with expertise in Robotic Reconstructive Surgery, the insertion of Artificial Urinary Sphincters and Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and independent practice in HoLEP and Ureteroscopy

Main duties of the job

Assisting the department recover from the Pandemic backlog. The post holder would be encouraged to actively participate in this, with particular focus on the Category 2 waiting list for stone disease and bladder outflow surgery for grossly enlarged prostates (over 100cc).

The clinical duties of the post include the following: •    To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient, elective and non-elective surgical urological service •    To undertake and lead ward rounds •    To undertake and lead outpatient clinics •    To support development of one-stop and virtual clinics •    To undertake and lead day case and inpatient operating lists •    To provide, when required, supervision and training of staff, including appraisal and assessment •    To help develop the urology service with the other consultants – particularly the functional and reconstructive urology services, attracting regional work. •    To contribute to the teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates in medicine and surgery as well as other healthcare workers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information about this post please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

Proposed Interview Date: July 2026