Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor post in the Urology Department at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, working with a supportive and friendly team in the newly built Urology Unit.
The post includes on call, assisting in theatre and supporting clinicians in clinic. Day to day work will cover outpatient, elective & emergency aspects of the service.
This post is not a training post but the team will provide support with training for diagnostic procedures such as local anaesthetic prostate biopsies.
As we operate from three main hospitals there is an expectation of cross bay travel so a driving license and a car is essential.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team.
The post, including on call commitment, would cover clinical duties across our sites.
The post holder will be expected to support the Urology services offered by the Trust and provide the highest quality of care to the local population.
The post holder will be supported by our Consultants and our urology specialist nurse practitioners with ward support provided by the Matron's.
The post holder will be supported to take part in medical audits and in continuing medical education, (including self-development and maintaining accreditation).
There is a requirement for regular appraisal to be undertaken by the lead responsible for these services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Ability to travel independently to meet the needs of the post
Experience
Essential
- Have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term. specialty trainee in a relevant specialty
- Equivalent years’ experience in relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment
- Medical Degree from a recognised university or recognised equivalent qualification
Education & Training
Essential
- Assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and personal objectives.
Leadership & Teamworking
Essential
- Awareness of responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate behaviour
- Develops effective relationships across teams and contributes to work and success of these teams – promotes and participates in both MDT and interprofessional team working.
Professional Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice
- Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e., knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
- Clinically evaluates and manages a patient, initiating an appropriate management plan, and reviewing and adjusting this depending of outcomes of treatment.
- Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required
- Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, and carers
- Respects patients’ dignity ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potential barriers exist.
- Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression
Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Essential
- Takes prompt action where there is an issue with the safety or quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where necessary.
- Collaborates with MDT and interprofessional teams to manage risks and issues across organisations and settings
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values.
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.
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This advert is for Urology Specialty Doctor with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Lancaster Infirmary. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Urology role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Cross bay post - expectation to travel across RLI, WGH and FGH. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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