Job summary
- Main area
- Urology
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 430-SURG1034A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Med Staff Urology (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £63,696 - £102,689 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/10/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 21/10/2026
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Urology
Specialty Doctor
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Specialty Doctor in Urology at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible to and work under the supervision of Consultant Urologists. Within the hours contracted, the successful candidate is expected to be flexible in the exact hours worked each day.
The Urology department is seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated people with the ability to work with the general surgery team to provide a comprehensive service across the department.
The successful candidate will be trained to perform core and specialist urological procedures, and your duties will ensure that you continue to gain appropriate clinical Urology experience including support in taking professional exams. We have a strong track record of supporting our colleagues to entry to the specialist register in Urology (CCT/CESR/Portfolio Pathway).
All Medical staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance and other risk management policies.
Interview Date: 21st October 2026
Main duties of the job
This post will take part in outpatient clinics and routine inpatient care as directed. They will also be responsible for helping run the haematuria clinic, prostate assessment clinics (LATP) and SDEC clinics. Assistance in operating theatres (both inpatient and outpatient) will be programmed into your timetable.
They will undertake a 1:7 on call rota including non-resident out of hours as part of a middle grade urology rota.
The chosen candidate will provide clinical support and set a professional example working alongside other clinical staff. More specifications about main duties will be in shift details received from trust.
Working for our organisation
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To support the Foundation Year 1 Doctors, and CT/Junior Fellows.
To be able to manage the acutely ill patient.
To be able to receive ED & GP referrals and liaise with senior doctors regarding management of acutely ill patients.
To develop skills as a urological trainee in theatre and out-patients using the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Project as a framework.
To develop in communication skills with colleagues, staff and patients as well as documentation.
To be able to work as a member of a team and with other teams in a multi-disciplinary setting.
To be able to show professionalism during the delivery of the role that will support and enable good clinical care.
To develop competency in the area of decision making and prioritising one’s workload as well as demonstrating effective time management.
To be trained in, where possible, and contribute to flexible cystoscopy and prostate biopsy investigations, emergency surgery and managing admissions to urology.
To participate in an on-call rota.
Person specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential criteria
- Medical degree & MRCS or equivalent
- Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a license to practise.
Desirable criteria
- FRCS
Experience/ Training
Essential criteria
- Experience at Registrar level in Urology Surgery
- The ability to do flexible cystoscopy and prostate biopsies (LATP)
Desirable criteria
- Ability to run outpatient clinics without supervision
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice.
- IT and Computer Skills
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience in the management of patients with Urological problems.
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Validated logbook with summary documentation of surgical exposure
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need.
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement.
Communication Skills and Teaching
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi –disciplinary team
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Urology team
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
Desirable criteria
- Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Robert McCormick
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Urology
- Telephone number
- 01908 995851
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