Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and dedicated Clinical Fellow for 12 months from October 2025 in the Andrology department.
The consultants and their specialties are:
Mr Alnajjar - General andrology, Genital OncologyMr Christopher - Phalloplasty, reconstruction & general andrologyProf Muneer - General andrology, Genital OncologyProf Ralph - General andrology & reconstructionMiss Sangster - General andrology & infertility
Honorary ConsultantsMr Lee- Phalloplasty, reconstruction & general andrologyMiss Li - General andrology & reconstructionMr Paul Hadway - Genital OncologyMr Raj Nigam - Genital OncologyMr Rowland Rees - General Andrology and Genital OncologyMr Varun Sahdev - General Andrology and Genital Oncology
The clinical fellows will gain experience of both primary and revision penile prostheses, plication and grafting for Peyronie's disease, surgical sperm retrieval, microsurgery and surgical treatment for penile cancer and testicular cancer. The Andrology department is a supraregional centre for penile and testicular cancer and the successful candidate will gain experience in the surgical management of these cancers.
Research is encouraged with an expectation to develop projects and undertake audits.
The post holders will undertake theatre lists, clinics and other clinical activities under the supervision of the Consultant. The post holder will lead on the safe and effective management of inpatients and undertake on-call for the department as required.
Main duties of the job
o The Clinical Fellow will have primary charge of all patients admitted to the service and the day to day care of the patients.
o The Clinical Fellow will attend ward rounds with the Consultants and will be expected to visit each of their Firm's patients on a daily basis, assisting the ward-duty Trust Doctor.
o There are regular clinics at which the Clinical Fellow will have the opportunity to see new patients, patients recently discharged from the ward and also patients who are under ongoing follow up.
o There will be opportunities to observe, assist and operate in theatre as directed by the consultant.
o Prescribe drugs and diets for both inpatients and outpatients.
o Urology admissions frequently arise from trauma and the Clinical Fellow will be expected to liaise closely with the full range of multi-disciplinary teams involved in their care. Attendance and support for the weekly multi-disciplinary team meeting will be a requirement of the role.
o The Clinical Fellow will also be expected to take part in and present audit and research projects.
o The Clinical Fellow will also be expected to take part in teaching other staff, and undergraduate and postgraduate students.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Completion of core surgical training
- Substantive experience as a Specialist Registrar in Urology.
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
- Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of it's aims and objectives
Desirable
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Management of urological emergencies.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to act as a consistent reference point in a team and to take a leadership role where needed.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibilities as appropriate and to supervise staff
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Participates in teaching and instruction to Junior staff
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Completion of core surgical training
- Substantive experience as a Specialist Registrar in Urology.
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
- Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of it's aims and objectives
Desirable
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Management of urological emergencies.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to act as a consistent reference point in a team and to take a leadership role where needed.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibilities as appropriate and to supervise staff
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Participates in teaching and instruction to Junior staff
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street (formerly the Heart Hospital)
16-18 Westmoreland Street
London
W1G 8PH
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
