Job summary
The Department of Urology at University College Hospital is looking to recruit a highly motivated and dedicated Clinical Fellow for a 12 month fixed term post from October 2026 in the Functional, Restorative and Adolescent Urology team within the Urology Department. The successful candidate will be joining the largest and most prestigious Urological Department in the UK. We are a highly specialist department seeing referrals from across the UK and abroad as well as being a centre for excellence and research.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience in complex functional and reconstructive surgery and play a key role in ensuring excellent care for patients under the care of the department.
The consultants within the unit are:
Miss Rachel BarrattMr Gunter de WinMiss Tamsin GreenwellMiss Helena GrestyMr Anthony NoahMr Richard NobregaMr Jeremy OckrimMiss Mahreen Pakzad
The unit consists of eight consultants, seven clinical fellows and three nurse specialists.
Research is encouraged.
The post holder will provide a safe and effective service for patients under the supervision of the Consultant Urologist. They will undertake theatre lists, clinics and other clinical activities. The post holder will lead on the 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,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare 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 informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto 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 practise
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 practise
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
16-18 Westmoreland Street
London
W1G 8PH
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
