Consultant Urologist in Harlow

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join PAH Trust as a substantive Consultant Urological Surgeon with a special interest in functional and reconstructive urology. Relevant experience is needed in male and female incontinence, complex bladder dysfunction, and urinary tract reconstruction. The successful candidate will join the existing establishment in delivering a broad range of general Urology Services at PAHT, whilst supporting practitioners in primary care. They will also be required to partake in the Urology Consultant on-call rota at a frequency of one in six, attending the hospital to lead ward rounds during weekends on call.

The successful applicant will be expected to have post CCT level experience in functional and reconstructive urology.

Main duties of the job:

• Actively contribute to the Urology service and lead improvement initiatives to deliver the highest clinical standards in managing patients with urological functional disease.
• Participate fully in departmental management and liaise closely with the Operational Manager, Specialty Lead Doctors, Clinical Director, and Urology Consultant colleagues.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with local colleagues, specialist centres, and community healthcare providers.
• Be based at The Princess Alexandra Hospital (Harlow) and undertake outpatient sessions at other sites including St Margaret's Hospital (Epping), with flexibility to adapt clinic venues as service needs evolve.
• Participate in consultant-led daily ward rounds, including a rotating weekend (Saturday and Sunday) ward round schedule.
• Join the 1:6 first-on-call Consultant rota, supported by 24/7 middle-grade on-call cover.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• Engage with local commissioners to ensure Urology services are delivered in the most appropriate setting.
• Provide consultant-level advice and treatment for patients presenting with general urological conditions.
• Ensure clear, documented post-operative instructions for safe and timely patient discharge.
• The on-call team will ensure continuity and quality of post-operative care during times when the operating surgeon is off-site, including assessment, intervention, and escalation in line with agreed protocols and Royal College standards.
• Contribute to the management and administration of departmental resources, working closely with the Head of Operations, Clinical Service Group Lead, and Service Manager to promote service improvements.
• Maintain continuing responsibility of patient care, including all associated administrative duties.
• Provide leadership for the proper functioning of Urology services in line with Trust policies.
• Deliver a comprehensive general Urology service, sharing responsibility with consultant colleagues for evidence-based care for all inpatients and outpatients.
• Liaise effectively and promptly with General Practitioners and other healthcare agencies.
• Promote multidisciplinary team working with related specialties, including General Surgery, Paediatrics, Anaesthetics, Radiology, Pathology, and other medical and surgical teams.
• Offer advice, support, and training to junior medical staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and external partners to enhance service delivery.
• Contribute to benign Urology provisions to meet rising demand.
• Undertake outpatient clinics, diagnostics, flexible cystoscopy, TRUS procedures, MDT participation, ward rounds, and theatre lists.
• Participate equitably in shared weekly operating lists.