Urology Trust Grade Registrar
Northampton General Hospital · Consultant · viaNHS Jobs
£67325.00 to £77348.00
- Closing date
- 1 Nov 2026
- Posted
- Today
- Specialism
- Consultant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5681688
This advert was published by NHS Jobs and is shown here for reference. BOQQS did not take this listing directly from the employer. View the original on NHS Jobs
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 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
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Northampton General Hospital on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 1 Nov 2026.
Apply now