Job summary
Are you aiming towards a career in Urology & want to boost your portfolio ready for specialty training posts in 2026? If so, then this could be what you are looking for.Applications are invited for two Clinical Fellow positions in Urology based at Cheltenham General Hospital with the availability of day case surgery at Stroud General Hospital and elective paediatric urology at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.These posts commence on Wednesday 5th August 2026 for a period of 12 months until Tuesday 3rd August 2027. The post will involve predominately clinical activities including outpatient clinics and diagnostics, ward work and adult and paediatric urology theatre sessions, along with participation in national trials plus supervised on-calls at middle grade level.
For further information contact Mr Jeremy Nettleton, Consultant Urologist/Clinical Lead or Ms Kim Davenport Consultant Urologist/Lead for Quality Improvement on 0300 422 6902 option 1.
Main duties of the job
This post is aimed at candidates completing core training, who have passed MRCS part 2 and are looking to gain greater exposure to Urology prior to applying for specialist training in Urology. We are looking for enthusiastic trainees to join a team which has an excellent reputation for training, those who are keen to learn and participate in quality improvement.
We aim to ensure you are trained to be able to cover urological emergencies at middle grade level and aim for competence in emergency procedures prior to completion of the post, for example, suprapubic catheter insertion, stent insertion, bladder washouts on the ward and in theatre, testicular exploration to exclude torsion and rigid cystoscopic procedures. You will be fully supervised until considered competent.
We will train you to become competent at flexible cystoscopy and other diagnostics. You will help cover diagnostic clinics predominately with patients presenting with haematuria and other 2WW referral conditions.
You will have weekly access to urology theatre lists which will include day case surgery, paediatric urology and inpatient theatre lists. You will be exposed to robotic, laparoscopic and open procedures
About us
The Urology Service is predominantly based at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH). Outpatient and day case surgery are offered at Cheltenham General Hospital and Stroud General Hospital. Outpatient services are also provided at Cirencester. Paediatric Urology is provided at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.Urological in-patient and specialist day care are provided on dedicated wards at CGH (Tivoli and Chedworth wards).In addition to General Urological services, the Consultant team offer:Uro-oncology Surgery including robotic prostatic, bladder and renal surgery (including partial nephrectomy and pyeloplasty)Laparoscopic SurgeryEndo-urology SurgeryPaediatric urology SurgeryMinimally invasive treatments for bladder outflow obstruction (Aquablation, Urolift)
Urology department establishment:Consultants:o Mr J Nettleton (Clinical Lead)o Mr B Patelo Ms K Davenporto Mr J Eatono Mr J Hendersono Mr A Okekeo Mr J Ordo Miss F McMeekino Mr E Tudoro Mr J Jelskio Miss E Papwortho Mr J Cobley
Trainees:o 3 WTE ST trainees on the South West Regional Training schemeo 2 WTE CT trainees on the Severn Deanery core surgical training schemeo 3 WTE F1 traineeso 3 WTE Clinical/ Research Fellows
Advanced nursing roles:o 7 Advanced Nurse Practitionerso 7 Cancer Nurse Specialists
The Urology deputy general manager is Sarah White
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post covers ward duties in the form of a daily ward round in conjunction with registrar and CT colleagues, and supported by the on-call consultant. The post will have elective duties in outpatients and theatre consistent with the interests of the department providing a broad training in general and specialist urology. The appointees will also be involved in the recruitment and follow up all subjects for the departmental research trials.
The appointee will be expected to be resident on call in the hospital from 8am to 8pm and non-resident from 8pm to 8am on a 7-person middle grade on call rota covering Urology only. Prospective cover for colleagues is expected but all junior staff are specifically asked to not take leave which includes a weekend on call.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post covers ward duties in the form of a daily ward round in conjunction with registrar and CT colleagues, and supported by the on-call consultant. The post will have elective duties in outpatients and theatre consistent with the interests of the department providing a broad training in general and specialist urology. The appointees will also be involved in the recruitment and follow up all subjects for the departmental research trials.
The appointee will be expected to be resident on call in the hospital from 8am to 8pm and non-resident from 8pm to 8am on a 7-person middle grade on call rota covering Urology only. Prospective cover for colleagues is expected but all junior staff are specifically asked to not take leave which includes a weekend on call.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in surgery at time of application & CT/ST2 competences in surgery by time of appointment, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multisource Feedback or equivalent
- At least 24 months experience in surgery (not including Foundation modules), of which at least 6 months has been in urology by time of appointment
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- Ability to provide a complete employment history
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: o that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or o have achieved the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent, CCrISP
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in surgery at time of application & CT/ST2 competences in surgery by time of appointment, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multisource Feedback or equivalent
- At least 24 months experience in surgery (not including Foundation modules), of which at least 6 months has been in urology by time of appointment
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- Ability to provide a complete employment history
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: o that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or o have achieved the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent, CCrISP
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
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).
