Senior Clinical Fellow in Robotic Urology

Job summary

GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Department of Urology

Senior Clinical Fellow in Robotic Urology (3 roles: Prostate, Renal, Bladder)

Nodal Point 4 - £61,825 p.a excl. LZ

Fixed Term - 12 months

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Estimated Start Date: October 2026

Please at the beginning of your supporting statement specify which of the three roles you are applying for: Prostate, Renal, or Bladder.

Please note that successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is our accepted minimum language requirement.

Main duties of the job

There are 3 themed disease specific positions:

1. Prostate cancer: focusing on robotic radical prostatectomy and prostate diagnostics.
2. Renal Cancer: focusing on robotic and open partial nephrectomy and nephrectomy.
3. Bladder Cancer: focusing on robotic and open radical cystectomy including neobladder.

We are looking for three flexible, hard working and dedicated trainees to undertake this high profile role as a Senior Robotic Fellow in Urology.

You will have good core skills in Urology and will be keen to develop skills in Robotic surgical techniques working alongside and assisting the Consultant Surgeons who operate robotically.

You will, together with Consultant Urologists, be responsible for the provision of urology services and undertake surgical procedures within the dedicated urological operating theatres at Guy's Hospital.

The fellow can expect to spend up to 50% of time (6 sessions per week) directly involved in robotic radical prostatectomy, cystectomy or renal surgery. 20% of time (2 sessions) dedicated to a specialist cancer clinic and a general urology clinic as well as being part of a 1/13 SPR On Call rota.

There are daily ward rounds prior to theatre sessions.

About us

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.

The post holder will:

• Put patients first
• Take pride in what they do
• Respect others
• Strive to be the best
• Act with integrity

Our values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action.

As an organisation, we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

All our vacancies can be viewed on our website.

Our excellent benefits include a final salary pension scheme. Please visit our website to find out more.

Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.

Urology Department

The department offers comprehensive care for the whole spectrum of Urology services and is split into 5 sub groups:

• Bladder & Renal
• Prostate
• Female Urology & Reconstruction
• Stone
• Andrology & Genito-urethral Reconstruction

Guy's Urology Centre is a large, dynamic and innovative urology department which has, as its primary ethos, improvement in patient care.

For a number of years we have run a successful fellowship programme, preparing surgeons for independent practice in the UK or abroad.

Date posted: 14 April 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £61,825 a year p.a excl LZ

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 196-MED4798

Job locations: Urology Centre, 1st Floor Southwark Wing, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9RT

Job description Job responsibilities

There will also be exposure to robotic adrenalectomy, nephron-ureterectomy, RPLND and reconstructive procedures such as pyeloplasty.

The ultimate aim of the robotic fellowship is independent practice at a high level of proficiency in robotic urological surgery, particularly radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer and robotic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, and robotic/open radical cystectomy. There will be cross cover across jobs allowing exposure to both sides.

The clinical work will be broken down into session with 50% of time spent in surgery. Patient contact which includes daily ward rounds prior to theatre sessions and weekly urology oncology and general clinics will equate to 20% of the time. Teaching and performing admin duties will equate to about 10%.

Research: Research projects will be undertaken and will be closely monitored by Consultants via monthly departmental audit meetings and weekly tutorial sessions.

Monthly academic meetings will allow close assessment and progress and presentations at National and International Urology Meetings. Research activities will be carried out during the working week and with some evenings and occasional weekends are required.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential:

• Full GMC Registration

Clinical Experience Essential:

• Urology experience appropriate for end of training

Knowledge Essential:

• Effective working MDT

Desirable:

• Adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice (GMC)
• Effective clinical audit and clinic risk management

Research and Teaching Essential:

• Clinical Research

Desirable:

• Original research and publications

Teaching Essential:

• Undergrad teaching and Post Grad training

Desirable:

• Teaching the Teachers course

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.

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: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Urology Centre, 1st Floor Southwark Wing, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9RT

Employer's website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)