Specialty Doctor in Urology
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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Specialty Doctor in Urology
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Specialty Doctor to join the expanding Urology team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post offers the opportunity to work alongside a recently expanded consultant workforce within a purpose-built diagnostic urology unit located in the Trust's modern Surgical Centre. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to a comprehensive range of urological services, including diagnostic urology, endourology, stone disease, continence surgery, open and laparoscopic procedures, and emergency urology. The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality elective and emergency urological care, undertaking diagnostic procedures such as cystoscopy, TRUS biopsies and urodynamic studies, while supporting the ongoing development of the department's emergency urology service. The role includes participation in the on-call rota and provides excellent opportunities for professional development, service improvement, teaching and research. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals serves a population of approximately 333,000 and provides access to state-of-the-art surgical, diagnostic and radiological facilities, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious doctor seeking to further develop their urological experience in a supportive and forward-thinking department.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high-quality elective and emergency urological care, working both independently and alongside consultant colleagues in outpatient, diagnostic and surgical settings. [
- Undertake diagnostic urology procedures including cystoscopy, transperineal biopsies and urodynamic studies, with opportunities to develop expertise.
- Play a leading role in the department's diagnostic urology service, supporting the expansion of specialist and one-stop clinic services within the Trust's dedicated diagnostic urology unit.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the emergency urology service by supporting earlier patient transfer, timely clinical decision-making and improved acute patient pathways.
- Participate in the Urology on-call rota and support the delivery of a comprehensive urology service to the local population.
- Supervise and support junior medical staff and contribute to multidisciplinary team working.
- Support service improvement initiatives, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities within the department.
- Take part in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, teaching and training activities, and participate in departmental meetings and continuing professional development.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides services to a population of approximately 333,000 across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The Trust offers modern facilities, including a state-of-the-art Surgical Centre and dedicated diagnostic urology unit, alongside excellent educational, research and professional development opportunities. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver outstanding care while contributing to service improvement, teaching and innovation.
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-DOC105-26
Job locations
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the delivery of a comprehensive urology service, working closely with consultant colleagues across outpatient, diagnostic, elective and emergency settings. Responsibilities will include undertaking diagnostic procedures such as cystoscopy, transperineal biopsies and urodynamic studies, contributing to the development of the emergency urology service, and participating in the Urology on-call rota.
The successful candidate will gain experience in a wide range of urological specialties, including stone disease, endourology, continence surgery, open and laparoscopic surgery, and prostate diagnostics, while helping to deliver high-quality patient care within a modern diagnostic urology unit.
The role also includes supporting junior medical staff, participating in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities, attending departmental meetings, and contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the delivery of a comprehensive urology service, working closely with consultant colleagues across outpatient, diagnostic, elective and emergency settings. Responsibilities will include undertaking diagnostic procedures such as cystoscopy, transperineal biopsies and urodynamic studies, contributing to the development of the emergency urology service, and participating in the Urology on-call rota.
The successful candidate will gain experience in a wide range of urological specialties, including stone disease, endourology, continence surgery, open and laparoscopic surgery, and prostate diagnostics, while helping to deliver high-quality patient care within a modern diagnostic urology unit.
The role also includes supporting junior medical staff, participating in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities, attending departmental meetings, and contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates with demonstration of effective teaching skills
- Experience in undertaking audits and understanding of the principles of audit and research
Desirable
- Experience in service development and improvement in Urology
- Experience in undertaking Urology related quality improvements and/or research with publication in peer reviewed journals
- Previous experience of working in the NHS / experience of NHS working practices and systems
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Urology related
- Successful completion of Internal Medicine Stage 1 training
- Higher degree (eg. MD or PhD)
Skills and ability
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to Urology
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Leadership skills - ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
- Commitment to CPD and completing revalidation when appropriate as per GMC recommendations as well as completion of annual appraisals.
Desirable
- Urology experiences- Flexible cystoscopys
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience teaching undergraduates and/or postgraduates with demonstration of effective teaching skills
- Experience in undertaking audits and understanding of the principles of audit and research
Desirable
- Experience in service development and improvement in Urology
- Experience in undertaking Urology related quality improvements and/or research with publication in peer reviewed journals
- Previous experience of working in the NHS / experience of NHS working practices and systems
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Urology related
- Successful completion of Internal Medicine Stage 1 training
- Higher degree (eg. MD or PhD)
Skills and ability
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to Urology
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Leadership skills - ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
- Commitment to CPD and completing revalidation when appropriate as per GMC recommendations as well as completion of annual appraisals.
Desirable
- Urology experiences- Flexible cystoscopys
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Urology Department
Mr Ziauddin Khan
01253956054
Details
Date posted
10 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-DOC105-26
Job locations
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
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