Job summary
Applications are invited for a replacement full time, fixed term Senior Robotic Fellow appointment to the Norfolk and Waveney Urology service, providing care across three Acute Trusts. It is expected that the post holder will be trained in general urology.
The Urology department at Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Fellow in Robotic Urology based at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). The programme is set from 1st May 2026 and will run for 12 months. We aim to deliver a comprehensive training programme in urological robotics. The appointee will undergo a systematic training curriculum leading to independent robotic urology practice upon successful completion.
Main duties of the job
This post is most suitable for Post FRCS (Urol) or for equivalent candidates and who are post CCT (or equivalent) ready to focus on sub-speciality training in robotic urological surgery. The successful applicant will join an innovative department with excellent opportunities for both clinical/surgical experience, research and for continuing medical education.
The role involves a 1 in 10 middle grade on-call with support from an FY/CT/PA/UNP during the day and the on-call consultant. The selected candidate will work in collaboration with other Urology medical colleagues, providing care for urology patients within the hospital, handling emergencies, and accepting referrals from other specialties.
Successful candidates will have exposure to a variety of urological procedures through an agreed personal development plan. In addition to operative experience, it is expected that the successful candidate will participate in weekly Uro-Oncology activities including cancer MDT and dedicated outpatient clinics with time allocated for administrative duties, audit and research.
The successful appointee will be responsible for the day to day running of the urology ward, assisting in theatre sessions, Outpatient clinics and arranging admission and discharges under Consultant supervision. A ward round will be conducted each morning with junior staff, which will incorporate the management of elective urological patients and seeing ward referrals.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS/MRCS equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- ALS
- IELTS etc. level 7.0 overall
Desirable
Key Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Motivated, trustworthy and well organised
- Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience SHO/STR or above
- Knowledge & understanding of UK hospital systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Evidence of training progression
- Clinical Knowledge & Expertise; appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection. Understands principles of clinical governance in clinical practice
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs with awareness of own limitations and the ability to know when to consult senior advice
- Proficiency in minor and intermediate urological surgery
Desirable
- Minimum of 36 months experience in Urology
- Competence in general urology and emergency management of unselected on call
- Evidence of a commitment to a career in robotic urology surgery
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Desirable
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles of audit and research
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Other
Essential
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Full immunisation status in accordance with Occupational Health
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS/MRCS equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- ALS
- IELTS etc. level 7.0 overall
Desirable
Key Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Motivated, trustworthy and well organised
- Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience SHO/STR or above
- Knowledge & understanding of UK hospital systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Evidence of training progression
- Clinical Knowledge & Expertise; appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection. Understands principles of clinical governance in clinical practice
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs with awareness of own limitations and the ability to know when to consult senior advice
- Proficiency in minor and intermediate urological surgery
Desirable
- Minimum of 36 months experience in Urology
- Competence in general urology and emergency management of unselected on call
- Evidence of a commitment to a career in robotic urology surgery
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Desirable
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles of audit and research
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Other
Essential
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Full immunisation status in accordance with Occupational Health
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
- Eligibility to work in the UK
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.
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.
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).
