Locum Consultant in Urology with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

Important: While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates, applicants must verify their specific visa eligibility directly with the employer. Having a certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and candidates should confirm all visa requirements, costs, and application processes with the employer before proceeding.

Job Details

Company: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Location: Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 2UB

Job Title: Locum Consultant in Urology

Salary: £121,264 per annum, pro rata

Working Pattern: Full-time

Employment Type: Fixed term

Contract Duration: 12 months

Reference Number: 040-LCON498-B

Application Deadline: 08 February 2026

About the Position

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Urologist to cover maternity leave within their established team. This is a fantastic opportunity for international medical professionals to work in the UK’s NHS system while gaining valuable experience in a well-respected healthcare organization.

The Urology Directorate provides comprehensive services for the population of Gwent from their base at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport. The team consists of 10 urology consultants, 4 Specialist Registrars, 2-3 senior clinical fellows, 12 urology nurse practitioners/ANPs, and 1 surgical care practitioner.

In addition to services at the Royal Gwent Hospital, the department also provides an on-call service to the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran, where emergency and critical care services are based. This provides an excellent opportunity for diverse clinical experience across multiple sites.

Department Facilities

The Urology Department at the Royal Gwent Hospital is housed in a special dedicated Diagnostic and Treatment Unit that includes comprehensive facilities for diagnostic and treatment procedures, as well as office space for clinical staff. The department is conveniently located adjacent to an elective admission ward, Urology Assessment Unit, and emergency admission ward.

The main radiology department is in close proximity to the urology facilities, as is the urology day case unit and urology theatres, which provide both inpatient and day case facilities. Notably, the department commenced robotic surgery in June 2024, which is situated in the main theatre suite at the Royal Gwent Hospital.

These state-of-the-art facilities provide an excellent environment for delivering high-quality urological care and for professional development in advanced surgical techniques.

Main Duties

The post holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive urology service with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of urological diseases. This is a crucial role within the department that will directly impact patient care outcomes.

The post holder’s timetable will include attending 2-3 outpatient clinics per week and undertaking 2-3 treatment or diagnostic sessions per week. In addition to clinical duties, there will be administrative responsibilities and the provision of care for inpatients and emergency admissions.

Continuing responsibility for patient care will be required in liaison with consultant colleagues. The post holder will also be expected to provide supervision to junior members of the medical staff, ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice are maintained.

The successful candidate will need to interface effectively with nurse specialists, the wider team, patients, and their families. Clinical practice must be conducted in accordance with contractual requirements within the parameters of the Division’s and Health Board’s agreed objectives.

About Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organization with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where employees feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, there are opportunities to start, grow, and build your career within this organization.

The health board provides integrated acute, primary, and community care, serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. This scale offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities. This includes paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programs, opportunities to complete recognized qualifications, and professional career pathways including a range of management development programs.

The organization is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements, providing occupational health support, and has ambitious plans for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support staff at work.

Clinical Futures Strategy

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as providing high-quality hospital care when needed. Join this organization on their journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

This commitment to innovation and improvement provides an excellent environment for medical professionals who are eager to contribute to and benefit from cutting-edge healthcare practices.

Person Specification

Qualifications: Essential qualifications are as per the person specification. Desirable qualifications are also detailed in the person specification document.

Clinical Experience: Essential experience requirements are outlined in the person specification. Desirable experience is also detailed for candidates who wish to strengthen their application.

Research: The person specification details both essential and desirable research requirements for this position.

Clinical Governance: Essential and desirable clinical governance requirements are specified in the person specification document.

Teaching: Teaching requirements, both essential and desirable, are detailed in the person specification for this consultant position.

Management: Management experience requirements are outlined in the person specification, with both essential and desirable criteria specified.

Other Requirements: Additional requirements, both essential and desirable, are detailed in the comprehensive person specification document.

Professional Registration Requirements

Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC). Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register, including via CESR/European Community Rights, or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview.

This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012). Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer, including checks against both adults and children’s barred lists.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.

All applicants must be prepared to undergo this enhanced check as part of the pre-employment clearance process. This is a standard requirement for all posts involving regulated activity with vulnerable groups within the NHS.

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. The employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must 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.

For further information on visa requirements, applicants should visit the UK Visas and Immigration website and review the guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

How to Apply

Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.

International applicants should follow this checklist when applying:

• Verify your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa with the employer before applying
• Prepare your GMC registration and licence documentation
• Obtain necessary criminal record certificates from countries where you have lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years
• Ensure your qualifications are recognized for practice in the UK
• Contact the employer to discuss certificate of sponsorship details
• Prepare your CV, covering letter, and any supporting documentation that demonstrates your clinical experience and qualifications
• Submit your application through the NHS Jobs website before the closing date

Contact Information

For questions about the job, contact:

Name: Miss Maike Eylert

Title: Consultant Urologist & Clinical Director

Email: maike.eylert@wales.nhs.uk

Phone: 01633234971

Supporting Documents

The following supporting documents are available for this position:

• Occupational Health.pdf (PDF, 390 KB)
• Job Description.pdf (PDF, 501 KB)

These documents provide important information about the role requirements, working conditions, and occupational health expectations for the position.

Privacy Notice

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board takes data protection seriously. Applicants should review the Health Board’s privacy notice, which can be found at: https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/employment-services/employment-services-documents/service-privacy-notices-gdpr/nwssp-recruitment-services-privacy-notice/

Applicants should be aware that their personal data will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Employer Website

For more information about Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, visit their website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/

The website provides comprehensive information about the organization, including services, career opportunities, and workplace culture.