Job summary
The Bristol Urological Institute offers an exciting opportunity to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology to commence October 2026.
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 educationally sound and well supported, with excellent opportunities for gaining experience in specialised upper tract minimally invasive surgery, with particular emphasis on Renal Cancer Surgery utilising open and minimally invasive approaches, complex upper urinary tract reconstruction (including pyeloplasty) and adrenalectomy.
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
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities and we are part of the Bristol NHS Group.
Recognised as the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025, our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
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 appropriate registration with the GMC
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
- Completed structured training in urology and wishing to pursue a career with an interest in upper tract robotic 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 upper tract laparoscopy/robotic surgery
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
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
Desirable
- Good oral and written presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Maintain appropriate registration with the GMC
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
- Completed structured training in urology and wishing to pursue a career with an interest in upper tract robotic 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 upper tract laparoscopy/robotic surgery
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
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
Desirable
- Good oral and written presentation skills
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).
