Job summary

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above post in Urology at Northampton General Hospital.

This post is to join the Registrar tier of the Urology Rota, with elective activity primarily in Urology.

Main duties of the job

Prior NHS experience is an essential requirement. The department has had excellent recent success in Trust Grade doctors obtaining Urology ST3 training numbers. This job does not include any regular night or weekend on calls, nor any general surgical on calls. The successful candidate will be on a one in three rota, (see template below) with on-calls covering Urology referrals/admissions 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday. The remaining time will be spent in elective Urology, with ward cover but also excellent exposure to theatres and the One Stop Urology clinic.

About us

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 to £77,348 a year Per annum / Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

265-8360175-SUR

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Urology Registrar to join our supportive and forward-thinking Urology Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor looking to strengthen their clinical experience, develop their surgical skills and build a portfolio for future career progression. Previous NHS experience is essential.The department has an established track record of supporting Trust Grade Registrars to successfully progress through national Urology ST3 selection. We also welcome more senior candidates, with experience of supporting doctors pursuing the FRCS (Urol) examination and CESR pathway.The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality elective and emergency urological services, gaining experience across outpatient clinics, diagnostic services and core urological procedures. The department offers exposure to a broad range of specialist procedures and techniques, including percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), robotic prostatectomy, brachytherapy, laparoscopic nephrectomy, UroLift, holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), and flexible ureterorenoscopy with laser treatment.There are also opportunities to participate in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit, alongside involvement in departmental and undergraduate medical education. The department actively encourages registrars to contribute to teaching and the continued development of the service.The department has strengthened its emergency urology provision through the development of a dedicated 1 in 7 non-resident middle-grade on-call rota, supported by a Urology SHO-equivalent doctor during working hours. This provides an opportunity to develop experience in the assessment and management of emergency urological presentations within a supportive clinical team.

As stated in the attached Job Description and Personal Specification document

Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Urology Registrar to join our supportive and forward-thinking Urology Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor looking to strengthen their clinical experience, develop their surgical skills and build a portfolio for future career progression. Previous NHS experience is essential.The department has an established track record of supporting Trust Grade Registrars to successfully progress through national Urology ST3 selection. We also welcome more senior candidates, with experience of supporting doctors pursuing the FRCS (Urol) examination and CESR pathway.The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality elective and emergency urological services, gaining experience across outpatient clinics, diagnostic services and core urological procedures. The department offers exposure to a broad range of specialist procedures and techniques, including percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), robotic prostatectomy, brachytherapy, laparoscopic nephrectomy, UroLift, holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), and flexible ureterorenoscopy with laser treatment.There are also opportunities to participate in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit, alongside involvement in departmental and undergraduate medical education. The department actively encourages registrars to contribute to teaching and the continued development of the service.The department has strengthened its emergency urology provision through the development of a dedicated 1 in 7 non-resident middle-grade on-call rota, supported by a Urology SHO-equivalent doctor during working hours. This provides an opportunity to develop experience in the assessment and management of emergency urological presentations within a supportive clinical team. As stated in the attached Job Description and Personal Specification document

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full registration with General Medical Council & Licence to practice
• NHS Experience
• Evidence of completion of Foundation Training, or equivalent

Desirable

• Possession of MRCS

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of surgery or urology as a postgraduate
• Surgical operative experience as evidenced by a surgical logbook

Desirable

• Experience of audit and research
• Teaching experience
• Publications in recognised (speciality) journals

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Core urological skills and management
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Pursuing a career in urology

Person Specification Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Full registration with General Medical Council & Licence to practice NHS Experience Evidence of completion of Foundation Training, or equivalent Desirable Possession of MRCS Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of surgery or urology as a postgraduate Surgical operative experience as evidenced by a surgical logbook Desirable Experience of audit and research Teaching experience Publications in recognised (speciality) journals Skills Essential Excellent organisational and time management skills Ability to prioritise clinical need Fluency in written and spoken English Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes Essential Core urological skills and management Ability to work as part of a team Desirable Pursuing a career in urology

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)