Job summary
We are seeking 2 Urology Fellows following promotion and a successful application to join the training programme to start in August 2025.
These posts are ideally suited for someone seeking to consolidate a good experience in core urological procedures and wishing to gain specialist training in a variety of areas of complex practice. The Trust is a recognized high volume centre for BPH and stone treatment and a centre for focal prostate cancer therapy and nephrectomy, as well as providing the full DGH service for general benign Urology. It is likely that the successful candidate will gain several publications during this period.
You are invited to discuss the post as part of the application process.
Main duties of the job
This is a rotating post to provide service and training in focal prostate cancer therapy, treatment of BPH, as well as the treatment of renal cancer, high volume stone disease, general urology and an opportunity to be involved in the forthcoming robotic Urology programme. The post holder will work across HHFT sites and acute urology on call is provided on the Winchester site on a 1 in 6 basis (no night working currently) as 4 and 3 long day sessions (8-8). This is a combined HHFT acute urology service and is delivered by a dedicated Consultant of the Week.
About us
The urology service at Hampshire Hospitals NHS foundation trust provides a comprehensive service for the full spectrum of urological problems. In particular it has a national reputation for offering the latest minimally invasive treatments for a variety of conditions including prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney stones and benign prostatic enlargement.Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow for Urology at Hampshire Hospitals NHS foundation trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2013).
The post holder will work across HHFT sites and acute urology on call is provided on the Winchester site on a 1 in 6 basis (no night working) as 4 and 3 long day sessions (8-8). This is a combined HHFT acute urology service and is delivered by a dedicated Consultant of the Week.
A formal timetable / job plan will be discussed at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2013).
The post holder will work across HHFT sites and acute urology on call is provided on the Winchester site on a 1 in 6 basis (no night working) as 4 and 3 long day sessions (8-8). This is a combined HHFT acute urology service and is delivered by a dedicated Consultant of the Week.
A formal timetable / job plan will be discussed at interview.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC & licence to practice
- NHS/UK experience
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Urology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both elective and non elective within specialty
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- 6 months experience within Urology
- Good written and verbal communication
Other requirements
Essential
- Involvement in clinical audits
- Completion of a significant audit that changed practice
- Publications in refereed journals
Desirable
- Car driver with full UK license
- Ability to manage and motivate
- Good organisational skills
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC & licence to practice
- NHS/UK experience
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Urology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both elective and non elective within specialty
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- 6 months experience within Urology
- Good written and verbal communication
Other requirements
Essential
- Involvement in clinical audits
- Completion of a significant audit that changed practice
- Publications in refereed journals
Desirable
- Car driver with full UK license
- Ability to manage and motivate
- Good organisational skills
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).
