Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team; an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Royal College of Surgeons of England approved Peri-CCT Fellowship in Reconstructive, Functional and Robotic Urology, the only one of its kind in the UK. This post is based at the Freeman Hospital. This post is available from October 2025 for 12 months.
The fellowship is Royal College of Surgeons of England accredited, with further details also available on the RCS website:Urology Fellowships -- Royal College of Surgeons.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake clinical duties within the Department of Urology. The individual will work closely with consultant trainers in Reconstructive and Functional Urology (Prof C Harding, Miss V Lavin, Mr J Barclay and Mr A Nambiar) and take part in the middle grade emergency on-call shift rota. The timetable will conform to the Specialist Advisory Committee Modular curriculum in Female, Reconstructive and Neuro-urology. We are the leading centre for robotic urological reconstruction in the UK and candidates interested in this subspecialty will also have the opportunity to improve and hone their skills. There will also be opportunity to undertake some training in the Urogynaecology department. The post holder will be expected to undertake clinical research with the aim of presenting and publishing their work. There is also ample opportunity to take part in teaching and audits and develop a full portfolio in preparation for Consultant job application.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact Mr David Rix, Clinical Director on 0191 2336161 or via e-mail at David.Rix@nhs.net or Mr Chris Harding, Consultant Urological Surgeon (Fellowship Lead) C.Harding@nhs.net.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide clinical care and be trained in advanced Female and Functional urology, including robotic surgery within the Department of Urology. In addition, the post holder will be expected to undertake clinical research with the aim of presenting and publishing their work.
The post holder will be an active member of the Urology team and will work as a senior specialist registrar on the Reconstructive and Functional Urology team. They will also take part in the middle grade on call rota. There will also be opportunity for cross-speciality working with Urogynaecology.
The post is both New Deal and EWTD compliant
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide clinical care and be trained in advanced Female and Functional urology, including robotic surgery within the Department of Urology. In addition, the post holder will be expected to undertake clinical research with the aim of presenting and publishing their work.
The post holder will be an active member of the Urology team and will work as a senior specialist registrar on the Reconstructive and Functional Urology team. They will also take part in the middle grade on call rota. There will also be opportunity for cross-speciality working with Urogynaecology.
The post is both New Deal and EWTD compliant
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full MRCS
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants)
- 4 years+ experience of specialty training in Urology
Desirable
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent qualification
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent
- Previous evidence of research activity
- Hold CCT in Urology
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of training to a minimum of ST6 standard or equivalent (Urology national curriculum)
- Must have previous experience in female and functional urology from prior training rotations
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Evidence of self-reflective practice
- Good history & examination skills
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis
- Able to order appropriate investigations
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague
Desirable
- Broad range of experience in urology and surgery in general
- Demonstration of commitment to pursue a career in Reconstructive and Functional Urology
- Some exposure to robotic urology (introduction to robotics course)
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments
Teaching
Essential
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students & junior doctors/nurses
- Contribution to Departmental training sessions
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of active participation in audit projects
- Publications relevant to chosen subspeciality
- Research experience
- Current Good Clinical Practice Certificate
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Values
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Time management skills
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- IT literate
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full MRCS
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants)
- 4 years+ experience of specialty training in Urology
Desirable
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent qualification
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent
- Previous evidence of research activity
- Hold CCT in Urology
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of training to a minimum of ST6 standard or equivalent (Urology national curriculum)
- Must have previous experience in female and functional urology from prior training rotations
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Evidence of self-reflective practice
- Good history & examination skills
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis
- Able to order appropriate investigations
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague
Desirable
- Broad range of experience in urology and surgery in general
- Demonstration of commitment to pursue a career in Reconstructive and Functional Urology
- Some exposure to robotic urology (introduction to robotics course)
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments
Teaching
Essential
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students & junior doctors/nurses
- Contribution to Departmental training sessions
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of active participation in audit projects
- Publications relevant to chosen subspeciality
- Research experience
- Current Good Clinical Practice Certificate
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Values
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Time management skills
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- IT literate
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).
