Job summary
The Bristol Urological Institute wishes offer an exciting opportunity to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology to commence November 2025.
There is plenty opportunity to participate in the ongoing research in the department.
The successful candidates will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department.
It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.
Overseas applicants are expected to be eligible for registration with the General Medical Council and have passed the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall score of 7.5. This must be clearly outlined on their application. Please check the GMC website for details.
Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Main duties of the job
The post is best suited for trainees at the end of their urological training or post-CCT and wish to pursue a sub-specialty career in Genito/Penile Oncology. There is also plenty opportunity to participate in the ongoing research in the department.
The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on call rota, and will be responsible for the day to day management of ward patients.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department.
Teaching
The Bristol Urological Institute has an active teaching programme and Fellows and Registrars are expected to actively participate in this activity.
The post holder will be available to undertake teaching sessions for medical students and junior doctors as required. In certain circumstances you may be required to cover a colleague's clinical duties in order that they may deliver teaching sessions
Research
1/2 day dedicated research session is provided for all fellows/SpRs. There are several ongoing research projects and fellows are expected to participate in these projects as well as undertaking at least one audit project during their training.
Courses/Training/Journal/Clubs/Lunchtime meetings
Southmead:
- Weekly cancer multidisciplinary team meetings
- Gran Rounds - Regular postgraduate lectures
- Weekly X-ray meeting
About us
Southmead Hospital offers a comprehensive Urology service through the Bristol Urological Institute. The Institute is a tertiary referral centre and has gained a global reputation and has become a major National and International Education Centre. The teaching programme has evolved into an increasing number of national meetings, including operative courses, and an impressive database of research publications has been achieved. The BUI has a dedicated Learning and Research Facility.
The Department has 3 dedicated theatres (including a Robotic Theatre), an Outpatients Department, a Urodynamics Service as well as an on-site Lithotripsy Service serviced by the latest Stortz Modulith SLX-F2. There is a large Intensive Care Unit and Renal Transplant Unit on site which supports the work of the Department.
The BUI has a Da Vinci Robot in a dedicated theatre to support its oncological work as the Network Centre for the South West. We are proud to be a Teaching Hospital. The Department is committed to providing a number of highly specialised services as well as routine procedures, and attracts a large number of inpatient and outpatient referrals from outside the District. All general urological services are offered, with specialist services in the following areas: Urological Cancer Management, Functional and Reconstructive Urology, Stone Disease Management and Renal Failure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
- Completed structured training in urology and wishing to pursue a career in Stone surgery
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
- Prizes
- ATLS/ALS
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Experience as a specialist registrar or equivalent, in urology (5 years at least)
- Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in Penile Oncology Surgery.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in the management of elective and emergency urology patients
- Competent in core urology procedures (Cystoscopy, TURP, TURBT, Stenting ...etc)
- Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills
Desirable
- Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership role for ward based emergencies
Personal requirements
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to organise own learning
Desirable
- Good oral and written presentation skills
- Able to function successfully under pressure
Research/Publications
Essential
- Demonstrate interest in research
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to published research
Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of case presentation
- Previous formal teaching position
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post including on-call commitments
- Fluent in English
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
- Ability to access the internet
Clinical Audit
Essential
- To have completed an Audit Project
Desirable
- To have completed the audit cycle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
- Completed structured training in urology and wishing to pursue a career in Stone surgery
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
- Prizes
- ATLS/ALS
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Experience as a specialist registrar or equivalent, in urology (5 years at least)
- Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in Penile Oncology Surgery.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in the management of elective and emergency urology patients
- Competent in core urology procedures (Cystoscopy, TURP, TURBT, Stenting ...etc)
- Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills
Desirable
- Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership role for ward based emergencies
Personal requirements
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to organise own learning
Desirable
- Good oral and written presentation skills
- Able to function successfully under pressure
Research/Publications
Essential
- Demonstrate interest in research
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to published research
Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of case presentation
- Previous formal teaching position
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post including on-call commitments
- Fluent in English
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
- Ability to access the internet
Clinical Audit
Essential
- To have completed an Audit Project
Desirable
- To have completed the audit cycle
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).
