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Job overview
Applications are invited for a full-time Specialist Grade Doctor in Urology appointment (10PA’s) within the Norfolk and Waveney Urology service in response to service requirements, providing care across three Acute Trusts. The main base for this post will be at James Paget University Hospital with some sessional time delivered at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust are now working in partnership as the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.
Main duties of the job
Principle Job Purpose: To work in close association with the Consultant Urologists and associated specialties to provide a comprehensive general urological service at the JPUH and NNUH.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical To provide management of in-patients and out-patients for elective and emergency cases. To contribute to networked stone service across JPUH and NNUH. To help reduce waiting lists in both out-patient and operating lists. To contribute to meeting the Care Group objectives.
Organisational To undertake appropriate projects and administration as required by the department.
Clinical Governance To provide clinical services in line with the Trust’s clinical governance arrangements which are designed to ensure that agreed quality standards are achieved. These requirements include Audit, Continuous Professional Development, Risk Management and Revalidation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
AAC Interview Date: 28th September 2026
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
Aptitudes
Essential
- Commitment to high quality urological service.
- Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
- Capable of working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under extreme pressure.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
- Independence in Core Diagnostic and Therapeutic Urology procedures.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
- Management skills
- Experience with teaching and training
- Organisational skills
- Specialist interest in stone disease
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest within Urology
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 6 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Must meet criteria within Specialist Grade Generic Capabilities Frameworkxx, agreed between AoMRC, BMA and NHS Employers.
- Training and expertise in children’s safeguarding
- Previous operative experience is required including flexible cystoscopies
- A wide experience of in-patient and out-patient medical treatment of specific Urological conditions as well as the management of urological Emergencies in an on-call setting is essential
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites with whilst public transport may not be available.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS Urol
Desirable
- Higher Degree
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
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This advert is for Specialist Grade Doctor in Urology with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Urology role. The advertised salary is £104,401 - £115,341 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Aug 2026.
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