Job summary
We are seeking one keen doctor to be a General Urology Clinical Fellow (SpR level) for a fixed term of 4 months (maternity leave cover) to start in April 2026.
You will be part of a busy urology team at the Churchill Hospital Oxford. The department is comprised of 16 consultants, 3 senior clinical fellows, 5 registrars, 4 core trainees, 2 FY2s (one training, one trust doctor (this post)), 2 FY1s, and 1 physician associate. The urology department has 16 beds and 4 triage beds for emergency urology admissions. There is a high patient turnover. The ward is well supported by senior urology triage nurses and an excellent and knowledgeable nursing team.
This post would suit a ST3-7 equivalent doctor seeking more experience.
The post would involve assisting in urology theatre lists, assessing and managing acute urology admissions and emergencies, leading ward rounds, providing oversight of ward management and high-quality care for urology inpatients, outpatient and flexible cystoscopy clinics, and participation in a 1:9 24-hour on call rota. On call activity is supported by a consultant urologist and core trainee.
The timetable includes weekly clinical governance and educational meetings. There are excellent opportunities to become involved in audit, quality improvement projects and research opportunities through the trust and its links with the university.
Main duties of the job
The post would involve assisting in urology theatre lists, assessing and managing acute urology admissions and emergencies, leading ward rounds, providing oversight of ward management and high-quality care for urology inpatients, outpatient and flexible cystoscopy clinics, and participation in a 1:9 24-hour on call rota. On call activity is supported by a consultant urologist and core trainee.
The timetable includes weekly clinical governance and educational meetings. There are excellent opportunities to become involved in audit, quality improvement projects and research opportunities through the trust and its links with the university.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is a world-renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. We became a Foundation Trust on 1 October 2015 and believe that this will enable us to work more effectively in partnership with our patients and our local community to provide high quality healthcare.
The Trust is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital (which includes the Children's Hospital, West Wing, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre, and Women's Centre), the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, north Oxfordshire. We provide a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation) medical education, training, and research. Most services are provided in our hospitals, but over six percent are delivered from 44 other locations across the region, and some in patients' homes.
Our collaboration with the University of Oxford underpins the quality of the care that is provided to patients, from the delivery of high-quality research, bringing innovation from the laboratory bench to the bedside, to the delivery of high-quality education and training of doctors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to clinical duties, the post-holder will be required to participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
World-class research facilities are available in collaboration with the University of Oxford. There are established and productive links with a range of disciplines including Mathematics, Genetics, Epidemiology, Biomedical engineering, Laser technology and with Industry partners.
The post holder will have allocated time during their working week protected for research activity. The post holder may be required to work in one of the University of Oxfords research buildings (e.g. Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe site; Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME), Old Road Campus; Targeted Discovery Institute, Old Road Campus). The post holder is expected to produce peer-reviewed publications and present at international meetings. Dedicated academic time has been incorporated into the timetable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to clinical duties, the post-holder will be required to participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
World-class research facilities are available in collaboration with the University of Oxford. There are established and productive links with a range of disciplines including Mathematics, Genetics, Epidemiology, Biomedical engineering, Laser technology and with Industry partners.
The post holder will have allocated time during their working week protected for research activity. The post holder may be required to work in one of the University of Oxfords research buildings (e.g. Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe site; Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME), Old Road Campus; Targeted Discovery Institute, Old Road Campus). The post holder is expected to produce peer-reviewed publications and present at international meetings. Dedicated academic time has been incorporated into the timetable.
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC and licence to practise
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MRCS
- Completion of basic surgical training (or equivalent)
Desirable
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
- Completion of Specialty Training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in urology
- Basic surgical training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Organisation skills
- Professional approach
- Personal skills
Desirable
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC and licence to practise
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MRCS
- Completion of basic surgical training (or equivalent)
Desirable
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
- Completion of Specialty Training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in urology
- Basic surgical training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Organisation skills
- Professional approach
- Personal skills
Desirable
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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Urology Medical Staff
Churchill Hospital, Old Road
Headington, Oxford
OX3 7LJ
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
