Urologist in Dorchester

Job summaryApplications are invited for the full time substantive Consultant Urologist at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a new appointment to our current Urology base. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment , focusing on delivering high quality patient outcomes.Main duties of the job- To provide inpatient and outpatient services- To be part of a multidisciplinary team, this includes radiologists, oncologists, pathologists and clinical nurse specialists.- To contribute to the training and educational and clinical supervision of Higher and Basic Surgical trainees and other professional team members.- To provide appraisals and assessment of medical staff supporting the team.- To fulfil continuing professional development in line with clinical governance.- To participate in audit and other areas of the Care Group responsibility.- To be involved in a 1:7 consultant of the week on call rota with prospective cover, covering Urology patients.- To support the development of the serviceAbout usAt DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.DetailsDate posted01 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Full-time Reference number405-MD2663UROJob locationsDorset County HospitalWilliams AvenueDorchesterDT1 2JYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUrology shares beds with the Surgical Department . There is a Short Stay Unit for patients staying 48 hours or less, Abbotsbury Ward and Lulworth Ward.The Urology Service provides Outpatients in the Community Hospitals in the area, including Blandford, Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Bridport. The new appointee will undertake Outpatients in a community hospital.The Dorset Renal Unit is based in Dorset County Hospital. This has meant an increased workload for the Urology Department who regularly undertake surgery on transplant and dialysis patients. In addition to this it also undertakes transplant nephrectomies as well as other routine surgery on dialysis and transplant patients.The department currently undertakes PCNL, flexible and rigid ureterorenoscopies and holmium laser. Robotic prostatectomies for West Dorset patients are carried out by Mr Afzal at Royal Bournemouth hospital.The new appointee is expected to provide independent core Urology procedures such as performing TURP, TURBT, DSU lists, Flexi and rigid URS laser.Additional experience in advanced BPH surgery such as REZUM and HoLEP is highly desirable, as well as the ability to carry out Urodynamics studies.The successful candidate will be provided with office accommodation and secretarial support.The Trust has an agreed formulary for medical and surgical consumables and single use instruments; Job responsibilitiesUrology shares beds with the Surgical Department . There is a Short Stay Unit for patients staying 48 hours or less, Abbotsbury Ward and Lulworth Ward.The Urology Service provides Outpatients in the Community Hospitals in the area, including Blandford, Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Bridport. The new appointee will undertake Outpatients in a community hospital.The Dorset Renal Unit is based in Dorset County Hospital. This has meant an increased workload for the Urology Department who regularly undertake surgery on transplant and dialysis patients. In addition to this it also undertakes transplant nephrectomies as well as other routine surgery on dialysis and transplant patients.The department currently undertakes PCNL, flexible and rigid ureterorenoscopies and holmium laser. Robotic prostatectomies for West Dorset patients are carried out by Mr Afzal at Royal Bournemouth hospital.The new appointee is expected to provide independent core Urology procedures such as performing TURP, TURBT, DSU lists, Flexi and rigid URS laser.Additional experience in advanced BPH surgery such as REZUM and HoLEP is highly desirable, as well as the ability to carry out Urodynamics studies.The successful candidate will be provided with office accommodation and secretarial support.The Trust has an agreed formulary for medical and surgical consumables and single use instruments; Education, Qualifications & Training CESR (Portfolio) or European Community Rights Essential5 years clinical experience in Urology at SPR or equivalentExperience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research. Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision EssentialEvidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post.Education, Qualifications & Training CESR (Portfolio) or European Community Rights Essential5 years clinical experience in Urology at SPR or equivalentExperience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research. Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision EssentialEvidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post.Ability to present effectively to an audienceAbility to communicate effectivelyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressDorset County HospitalWilliams AvenueDorchesterDT1 2JYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressDorset County HospitalWilliams AvenueDorchesterDT1 2JYUnited KingdomEmployer's website