Job Description
Job summary This is a replacement post to assist the Consultants in providing a comprehensive Urology service to the County of Lincolnshire. The department is now a Pan Trust service - Lincoln County Hospital, Louth County Hospital, John Coupland Hospital, Gainsborough, Grantham and District Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. Audit, CPD and MDM sessions are organised on a Pan Trust basis. The Urology Alliance provides a strengthened partnership working for:The transfer of complex urological cancer patients between the partners in order to offer a full range of appropriate treatment including robotic assisted upper tract nephron sparing surgery, pelvic cancer surgery and reconstruction procedures.The transfer in of selected patients to ULHT (e.g. Brachytherapy and non-cancer patients);Development of shared care pathways and protocolsJoint specialist MDTIt is expected that the post holder will assist the Consultants with audit and quality assurance, postgraduate training of junior staff. The Specialty Doctor should be able to liaise confidently with general medical practitioners and promote the Specialty of Urology; they will treat patients on behalf of and under the direction of the Consultants. This post is for a full time 10 PA (Programmed Activity) Specialty Doctor. Main duties of the job The Urology department provides a wide range of urological services including: Robotic Surgery for Prostate cancer and upper tract surgery Full range of stone surgery, including PCNL, recently added new Holmium laser unit for the upper tract Endo-urology Full range of incontinence services, including VUD in its sister unit at Pilgrim Hospital Nurse led and consultant led erectile dysfunction clinics A dedicated Urology investigations suite offering a full range of diagnostic facilities, including flexible cystoscopies, transperineal prostate biopsies under local anaesthetic, uroflowmetry and urodynamics. About us Lincolnshire is highly rated for education, from nursery through to secondary school, and has a growing university culture. South Lincolnshire has retained the grammar school system, and has a reputation for providing excellent state school education. There are many places of interest to visit in Lincolnshire, including motor racing at Cadwell Park, lakes for sailing, some of the best coarse fishing in the country and horse racing at Market Rasen. There are a number of historic architectural gems including Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle, Tattershall Castle, Belton House, Belvoir Castle, and the Boston Stump. Details Date posted 23 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-MPR-2074-24-B-QIA111 Job locations Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities Proposed Timetable: AM PM Monday Theatre Theatre Tuesday TPLA Duty Urologist Wednesday Clinic Non-Working time Thursday FOC week 1,3,5 / Theatre Clinic / 1:4 MDT Friday Admin / SPA Job description Job responsibilities Proposed Timetable: AM PM Monday Theatre Theatre Tuesday TPLA Duty Urologist Wednesday Clinic Non-Working time Thursday FOC week 1,3,5 / Theatre Clinic / 1:4 MDT Friday Admin / SPA Person Specification Criteria Desirable Certified Urology Training FRCS Experience Criteria Essential GMC Registration or equivalent Criteria Essential Adequate Urology Experience Relevant Surgical Skills GMC Registration or equivalent Person Specification Criteria Desirable Certified Urology Training FRCS Experience Criteria Essential GMC Registration or equivalent Criteria Essential Adequate Urology Experience Relevant Surgical Skills GMC Registration or equivalent 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 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road, PE21 9QS Boston, United Kingdom