The closing date is 27 May 2026.
We are delighted to offer a highly motivated, ambitious individual the opportunity to join our well-integrated Endourology team at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post commences 1 September 2026 for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical care and be trained in endourology and advanced stone surgery within the Department of Urology, concentrating on the endoscopic management of stones and upper tract TCC. They will also undertake clinical research with the aim of presenting and publishing their work at professional meetings, and will be involved in teaching, audits and service development.
Job responsibilities
- Perform regular sessions in the dedicated endourology/stone theatre with consultant trainers.
- Participate in Stone MDT meetings and other MDT/meetings as per the trainee’s personal development plan.
- Gain exposure to ESWL and receive training in its delivery if desired.
- Manage stone patients in an outpatient setting and develop skills to run an independent clinic.
- Participate in general urology theatre lists as required.
- Receive optional training in bladder outflow surgery and minimally invasive upper tract surgery.
- Contribute to administrative tasks that support clinical training, including service development projects such as patient leaflets and pathway reviews.
- Engage in research activities including leadership of local audit projects, collaboration with Nephrology on stone biochemistry studies, national BAUS projects, and grant application assistance.
- Present work at regional, national and international meetings and publish findings to support career progression.
- Deliver teaching and training, both clinical (theatre teaching, foundation and core trainee teaching) and non‑clinical (simulation, GP and community worker sessions, and national courses). Learners will also participate in regional FRCS teaching courses and cadaveric training at the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre.
- Adapt to the Trust’s flexibility policy, which may include evening or weekend working when clinically required.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading teaching foundation trust with a workforce of approximately 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. It delivers high‑quality care and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Urology
- Within 6 months of or post CCT
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
- Good history and examination skills
- Ability to formulate a working diagnosis and order appropriate investigations
- Competence in relevant image interpretation
- Insight into appropriate escalation to senior colleagues
Management and Administration Experience
- Capacity to run a service and participate in management processes
- Commitment to share professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities with the Trust
- Effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and audit
- Proven management and project‑management experience
- Evidence of implemented change
Teaching
- Experience supervising junior staff
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
- Experience with audit projects
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
- Effective communication and liaison skills
- Team‑work across professional disciplines
Personal Attributes
- Alignment with the Trust’s values
- Flexible approach to service delivery and commitment to development
- Commitment to personal and unit CPD
- Honesty, integrity, ethical awareness and respect for confidentiality
- Evidence of leadership skills
- IT literate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
To discuss this opportunity, please contact Mr Alistair Rogers, Consultant Urological Surgeon, on 0191 2336161 (extension 39339) or via email at alistair.rogers2@nhs.net.
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