Urology Clinical Fellow

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This post is ideal for someone who is interested in or wants to have a career in Urology through National Selection or perhaps via CESR route. It is suitable for those who have just completed core surgical training or those looking for specialist training in an area of subspecialist interest.

There will be opportunity to become involved in clinical research and quality improvement projects at an ICS and / or NHS London level.

The post holder should have completed their General Professional Training and Core Surgical Training (or equivalent) and be registered with the GMC. An interest in research, audit and teaching are desirable. Opportunities for presenting and publishing papers will be encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The Urology Department is divided into 5 teams: (A) Andrology, Penile Cancer, and Reconstruction, (B) Benign Endourology and Stones, (C) Cancer (Robotic) and Robotic Reconstruction - Upper Tract and Pelvic, (D) Functional, Female and General Urology, and (E) Emergency. Each team has at least one senior and middle grade position.

These posts are replacement positions across the teams and can commence April 2025.

The on-call commitment is to the Urology department at St George's only on a 1 in 10 "registrar of the week" (8-5 Mon-Fri and 48 hour weekend) and a separate 1 in 10 weekday night rota.

About us

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for patient care, education, and research. The Trust is at the heart of an integrated healthcare system that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital, and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education, and employee engagement.

It is a national centre of excellence for specialist services such as neurology, cardiology, and cancer care. The Trust is also a major provider of trauma and emergency services, children's services, maternity care, care for the elderly, vascular, and renal services.

Job responsibilities

The Urology Department is divided into 5 teams: (A) Andrology, Penile Cancer, and Reconstruction, (B) Benign Endourology and Stones, (C) Cancer (Robotic) and Robotic Reconstruction Upper Tract and Pelvic, (D) Functional, Female and General Urology, and (E) Emergency. Each team has at least one senior and middle grade position.

These posts are replacement positions across the teams and can commence April 2025.

The on-call commitment is to the Urology department at St George's only on a 1 in 10 "registrar of the week" (8-5 Mon-Fri and 48 hour weekend) and a separate 1 in 10 weekday night rota.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS

Skills & Knowledge Clinical

• Basic knowledge of diagnosis and management of common Urological conditions
• Management of acutely ill patients
• Specialty based knowledge.

Skills & Knowledge Teaching

• Teaching medical students
• Clinical and organisational teaching experience
• Lecturing and assessment
• Knowledge of PBL and CBL
• Teaching course

Personal

• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience

• Successful completion of Foundation and Core Training programme or equivalent
• Clinical experience beyond core training, research with publications

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.