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Clinical Fellow ST3+ Urology


PayCompetitive
LocationBristol/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9339-25-0388?language=en&page=12&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Post: Clinical Fellow in Urology ST3+ based at Southmead Hospital

      The Bristol Urological Institute wishes to appoint a Clinical Fellow in Urology ST3+, initially for one year from August 2025.

      It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.

      Overseas applicants are expected to be eligible for registration with the General Medical Council and have passed the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall score of 7.5. This must be clearly outlined on application. Please check the GMC website for details.

      Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.

      Main duties of the job

      Work of the Department

      Southmead Hospital offers Urology services through the Bristol Urological Institute (BUI). The Institute is a tertiary referral centre and has gained a global reputation and has become a major National and International surgical, education and research centre. The clinicians at the BUI have always been at the cutting edge; introducing robotic surgery for urological cancers and reconstruction, pioneering urodynamics, promoting minimally invasive kidney stone surgery, advancing complex andrology/penile cancer, genito-urethral reconstruction and investing in community delivered diagnostics.

      Please see the Job description for further information

      About us

      The Urology Department at North Bristol runs out of two hospitals, the main hospital site in Bristol -Southmead Hospital - and a district hospital in Weston-super-mare - Weston General Hospital.

      The holder of this post will be based at Southmead Hospital.

      The Trust has University Teaching status and is associated with both the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.

      The Institute is a tertiary referral centre and has gained a global reputation and has become amajor National and International surgical, education and research centre. The clinicians at the BUIhave always been at the cutting edge; introducing robotic surgery for urological cancer sand reconstruction, pioneering urodynamics, promoting minimally invasive kidney stone surgery,advancing complex andrology/penile cancer, genito-urethral reconstruction and investing incommunity delivered diagnostics.

      The Bristol Urological Institute (BUI) is a long established research unit. It attracts major national and international grants, the BUI publishes extensively in all areas of urology and coordinates and participates in international clinical trials.

      Details

      Date posted

      22 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Hospital medical and dental staff

      Grade

      Doctor - other

      Salary

      £61,825 a year Per annum

      Contract

      Fixed term

      Duration

      12 months

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      339-ASCR6822-AAR

      Job locations

      Southmead Hospital

      Southmead Road

      Bristol

      BS10 5NB


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      This post is best suited to a trainee wishing to gain core urology experience. This may suit an individual wanting to apply for future ST3 Urology or CESR.

      The post holder will participate in an on call rota and will be responsible for the day to day management of ward patients.

      The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department.

      Research

      day dedicated research session is provided for all fellows. There are several ongoing research projects and fellows are expected to participate in these projects, successfully publish, as well as undertaking at least one audit project during their training.

      Teaching

      The Bristol Urological Institute has an active teaching programme and Fellows and Registrars are expected to actively participate in this activity. The post holder will be available to undertake teaching sessions for medical students and junior doctors as required. In certain circumstances you may be required to cover a colleagues clinical duties in order that they may deliver teaching sessions.

      Courses/Training/Journal/Clubs/Lunchtime meetings

      Weston/Southmead:

      • Weekly cancer multidisciplinary team meetings
      • Grand Rounds Regular postgraduate lectures
      • Weekly X-ray meeting

      Annual Leave

      You will be entitled to 13 days (pro rata) annual leave per six month period and may claim a day off in lieu if rostered on duty on a Bank Holiday.

      Study Leave

      10 days (pro rata) study leave is allocated per 12 month period, for this post although time off for CPD must be agreed mutually with the clinical and educational supervisors, and the education lead.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      This post is best suited to a trainee wishing to gain core urology experience. This may suit an individual wanting to apply for future ST3 Urology or CESR.

      The post holder will participate in an on call rota and will be responsible for the day to day management of ward patients.

      The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department.

      Research

      day dedicated research session is provided for all fellows. There are several ongoing research projects and fellows are expected to participate in these projects, successfully publish, as well as undertaking at least one audit project during their training.

      Teaching

      The Bristol Urological Institute has an active teaching programme and Fellows and Registrars are expected to actively participate in this activity. The post holder will be available to undertake teaching sessions for medical students and junior doctors as required. In certain circumstances you may be required to cover a colleagues clinical duties in order that they may deliver teaching sessions.

      Courses/Training/Journal/Clubs/Lunchtime meetings

      Weston/Southmead:

      • Weekly cancer multidisciplinary team meetings
      • Grand Rounds Regular postgraduate lectures
      • Weekly X-ray meeting

      Annual Leave

      You will be entitled to 13 days (pro rata) annual leave per six month period and may claim a day off in lieu if rostered on duty on a Bank Holiday.

      Study Leave

      10 days (pro rata) study leave is allocated per 12 month period, for this post although time off for CPD must be agreed mutually with the clinical and educational supervisors, and the education lead.

      Person Specification

      Basic Qualification/Prizes

      Essential

      • MBBS or equivalent
      • Full registration with the GMC
      • MRCS or equivalent

      Desirable

      • Prizes
      • FRCS (Urol)

      Post Grad qualification

      Essential

      • Evidence of training progression

      Desirable

      • ATLS/ALS

      Experience

      Essential

      • Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
      • Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems & practices (or equivalent).
      • 3 years post qualification experience including 12 months in Urology (at least)

      Desirable

      • Experience in urology at Spr level
      Person Specification

      Basic Qualification/Prizes

      Essential

      • MBBS or equivalent
      • Full registration with the GMC
      • MRCS or equivalent

      Desirable

      • Prizes
      • FRCS (Urol)

      Post Grad qualification

      Essential

      • Evidence of training progression

      Desirable

      • ATLS/ALS

      Experience

      Essential

      • Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
      • Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems & practices (or equivalent).
      • 3 years post qualification experience including 12 months in Urology (at least)

      Desirable

      • Experience in urology at Spr level

      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.

      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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      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.

      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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      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

      North Bristol NHS Trust

      Address

      Southmead Hospital

      Southmead Road

      Bristol

      BS10 5NB


      Employer's website

      https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      North Bristol NHS Trust

      Address

      Southmead Hospital

      Southmead Road

      Bristol

      BS10 5NB


      Employer's website

      https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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