Consultant Urologist – Robotic Renal Surgery with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship, international applicants must verify their eligibility with the employer before applying. UK visa requirements can change, and final approval is subject to meeting all Home Office criteria for skilled worker visas. Ensure you have all necessary documentation, including proof of qualifications, English language proficiency, and criminal record checks from any countries where you’ve resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Job Summary
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated Consultant Urologist with a specialist interest in Robotic Renal Surgery, including robot-assisted partial and radical nephrectomy. This position is designed to support the expansion and consolidation of the Trust’s renal cancer service, working alongside existing robotic capability to deliver high-quality, consultant-led care.
Company Information
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing excellent healthcare that improves health for all. As part of the NHS People Promise, the organization prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering flexible working options and reasonable adjustments to support a healthy work-life balance. The Trust fosters an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best.
Location Details
The position is based at Russells Hall Hospital, located at Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ. The hospital serves the Dudley community and surrounding areas, providing comprehensive healthcare services. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work within a modern healthcare facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
Salary and Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, paid according to the Hospital Medical and Dental Staff pay scheme. The role is a permanent, full-time position with annualised hours, providing stability and comprehensive benefits including NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.
Contract Details
The position is a permanent, full-time contract with annualised hours. The proposed work programme comprises 10 programmed activities (8.5 Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities). The post holder will have no clinical commitments on Wednesday morning and may undertake extra sessions depending on departmental needs.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide specialist consultant-level care in robotic renal surgery, including robot-assisted partial and radical nephrectomy. Key responsibilities include contributing to a high-quality, consultant-led renal cancer service; providing senior clinical input into patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and discharge; and working closely with the renal MDT to ensure timely, evidence-based decision-making.
Additional Responsibilities
The post holder will play a key role in maintaining and developing the Trust’s robotic renal surgical capability, acting as a role model to junior medical staff by providing supervision, support, and feedback. They will ensure patients and their carers are involved in treatment planning, provide regular feedback on progress, and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programmes.
Elective Duties
Specific elective duties include delivering robot-assisted renal surgery in line with national standards; contributing to robotic theatre list planning; supporting trainees and fellows in robotic renal surgery; conducting outpatient and elective day-case and inpatient activity; and maintaining effective communication with patients, carers, and healthcare colleagues.
Emergency Duties
The post holder will oversee assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of emergency admissions; provide senior decision-making for complex renal and urological emergencies; ensure patients are reviewed daily; manage theatre list planning for appropriate treatment times; and provide leadership and supervision to junior doctors during emergency on-call periods.
Person Specification – Essential Qualifications
Essential qualifications include relevant professional qualifications; degree from a recognized university; MRCP (UK); full GMC registration with a licence to practice; and entry on the GMC Specialist Register via Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), or training/experience in Robotic Renal Surgery.
Desirable Qualifications
Desirable qualifications include ability to manage and lead a specialist unit if required; experience of teaching special clinical skills; post CCT fellowship; ability to independently perform complex renal cancer surgery; experience of working within a renal cancer MDT; and experience contributing to development or expansion of robotic renal services.
Essential Experience
Essential experience includes clinical training equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST; ability to take full responsibility for patient care; ability to organize and prioritize workload effectively; ability to advise on smooth running of specialist services; and ability to prioritize workloads under conflicting pressures.
Professional Attributes
Candidates should demonstrate commitment to the Trust’s vision, values, and strategic goals; commitment to operational targets; ability to project a positive image; corporate outlook; ability to prioritize and delegate; commitment to improving patient care; ability to act as a role model; excellent communication skills; and ability to build effective multidisciplinary teams.
How to Apply
Application Instructions: Applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website before the closing date of 20 March 2026. International applicants should ensure they have all required documentation including proof of qualifications, GMC registration, and evidence of robotic surgical training.
International Applicant Checklist
For International Applicants:
- Verify visa eligibility with the employer before applying
- Prepare certified copies of all medical qualifications
- Obtain GMC registration and license to practice
- Provide evidence of English language proficiency (IELTS/OET)
- Obtain criminal record certificates from all countries where you have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Prepare a current CV with detailed surgical experience
- Contact the Trust’s international team if you need additional guidance
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact Charlie Heaton (Directorate Manager-Surgery, Urology and Vascular) via email at charlie.heaton2@nhs.net or phone at 01384456111. The Trust welcomes inquiries from international candidates and can provide additional information about the relocation process and visa sponsorship.
Employer Website
For more information about The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, visit https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/. The website includes details about the Trust’s values, strategic objectives, workplace culture, and benefits for staff. International candidates can find additional resources about working in the NHS on the Trust’s careers page.
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present criminal record certificates from each country they have resided in for 12+ months in the past 10 years, including for adult dependants over 18.
Professional Development
The Dudley Group offers numerous opportunities for professional development through its Learning & OD Team, including training in communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. The Trust is committed to supporting staff growth and provides access to continuing professional development activities relevant to robotic surgery and urology.
Privacy Notice
The Trust’s privacy notice can be viewed at http://www.dgft.nhs.uk/about-us/patient-privacy-and-accessibility/. This document outlines how your personal data will be processed during the recruitment process and your rights as a data subject. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Join our team at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and contribute to our vision of excellent healthcare improved for all. We welcome applications from qualified international candidates who share our commitment to patient care and excellence in robotic urological surgery.