Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available thanks to a successful prostate cancer fundraising campaign! This is an externally funded position, with full-time, fixed-term appointment for 6 months starting in January 2026.
Main duties of the job
The post combines clinical responsibilities with dedicated protected time for research. The unit currently participates in several national clinical trials, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in patient recruitment for these studies, if interested. While some theatre exposure will be available, the post is particularly well-suited to candidates with an interest in audit, quality improvement, and research.
About us
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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research ComponentThe postholder will have protected time to:
- Contribute to ongoing research projects
- Actively participate in departmental audits
- Support and teach Foundation School trainees and medical students attached to the department
- Assist registrars and fellows in organizing and delivering a teaching rota for junior doctors and students
- Be involved in recruitment for national clinical trials
Clinical ResponsibilitiesThe appointee will be expected to:
- Undertake three clinical sessions per week focused on robotic surgery and prostate cancer care
- Doing ward rounds for postoperative patients
- Running Specialist Urology clinic and multi-disciplinary meetings
Candidate RequirementsThe position is ideal for candidates who:
- Have a minimum of six months of Urology experience
- Have completed training in Urology
- Are keen on developing their research skills
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Taking on a lead role in planning, projecting, conducting, and publishing of several research projects relevant to the service.
Working with Consultants and resident doctors as part of a team to deliver the service.
Participate in Specialist Urology Clinics and MDT clinics.
Participating in Robotic Upper Tract and Pelvic theatre lists including post-operative cover.
Organizing operative lists on a weekly basis.
Ensuring up-to-date and accurate administrative and medical records as required.
Supervision and teaching of junior doctors and nurses as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research ComponentThe postholder will have protected time to:
- Contribute to ongoing research projects
- Actively participate in departmental audits
- Support and teach Foundation School trainees and medical students attached to the department
- Assist registrars and fellows in organizing and delivering a teaching rota for junior doctors and students
- Be involved in recruitment for national clinical trials
Clinical ResponsibilitiesThe appointee will be expected to:
- Undertake three clinical sessions per week focused on robotic surgery and prostate cancer care
- Doing ward rounds for postoperative patients
- Running Specialist Urology clinic and multi-disciplinary meetings
Candidate RequirementsThe position is ideal for candidates who:
- Have a minimum of six months of Urology experience
- Have completed training in Urology
- Are keen on developing their research skills
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Taking on a lead role in planning, projecting, conducting, and publishing of several research projects relevant to the service.
Working with Consultants and resident doctors as part of a team to deliver the service.
Participate in Specialist Urology Clinics and MDT clinics.
Participating in Robotic Upper Tract and Pelvic theatre lists including post-operative cover.
Organizing operative lists on a weekly basis.
Ensuring up-to-date and accurate administrative and medical records as required.
Supervision and teaching of junior doctors and nurses as required.
Person Specification
Qualities
Essential
- Organisational Skills
- Team Player
- Pursuing a career in Urology
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Has experience of urology as a post graduate
Desirable
- Proficient in core urology practice
- Publications in recognised (speciality) journals
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MRCS
- Full registration with GMC
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Possession of FRCS (Urol) / FEBU
- Possession of MD, PhD or other higher degree
Person Specification
Qualities
Essential
- Organisational Skills
- Team Player
- Pursuing a career in Urology
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Has experience of urology as a post graduate
Desirable
- Proficient in core urology practice
- Publications in recognised (speciality) journals
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MRCS
- Full registration with GMC
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Possession of FRCS (Urol) / FEBU
- Possession of MD, PhD or other higher degree
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).
