Job summary
The Bristol Urological Institute wishes offer an exciting opportunity to appoint 2 Senior Clinical Fellows in Robotic Pelvic Oncology Urology, both posts commencing October 2027 for 12 months.
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 Robotic Pelvic Onco-Urology . There is also plenty opportunity to participate in the ongoing research in the department.
The post offers experience in specialised Robotic Pelvic Onco-Urology.
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.
Please apply online via NHS Jobs.
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 Robotic Pelvic Onco-Urology. There is also plenty opportunity to participate in the ongoing research in the department.
The post holder will participate in a 1:14 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
A 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
- Grand Rounds - regular postgraduate lectures
- Weekly X-ray meeting
About us
Southmead Hospital offers a complex and core Urological services through the Bristol Urological Institute (BUI). The Institute is a tertiary referral centre and has gained a global reputation and has become a major National and International surgical, education and research centre. The clinicians at the BUI have always been at the cutting edge; introducing robotic surgery for urological cancers and reconstruction, pioneering urodynamics, promoting minimally invasive kidney stone surgery, advancing complex andrology/penile cancer, genito-urethral reconstruction and investing in community delivered diagnostics.
The Bristol Urological Institute (BUI)is a long establishedresearch unit. It attracts major national and international grants, the BUI publishes extensively in all areas of urology and coordinates and participates in international clinical trials.
The Department is the centre for complex urological cancer care for the ASW Cancer Network and has a large urological cancer workload serving a population of 2 million+. The Department sees over 1000 new urological cancer cases p/a. More than 700 complex cancer surgical cases are dealt with within the department covering all urological cancers. The BUI is also the regional centre for testicular and penile cancer services.
The BUI has 3 robotic surgical systems and is a centre of excellence recognised by both the European Association of Urology (EAU) and The Urology Foundation (TUF).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 Robotic Pelvic Onco-Urology. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 Robotic Pelvic Onco-Urology. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Registration
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Maintain appropriate registration with the GMC
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
- Prizes
- ATLS/ALS
Training, 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 pelvic oncology or upper tract laparoscopy/robotic surgery
Further training mgmt audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career
Desirable
- Experience in audit project and written up
Personal requirements
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to organise own learning
Desirable
- Good oral and written presentation skills
- Able to function successfully under pressure
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.
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
Desirable
- Possession of European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Clinical Audit
Essential
- To have completed an Audit Project
Desirable
- To have completed the audit cycle
Person Specification
Qualifications, Registration
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Maintain appropriate registration with the GMC
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
- Prizes
- ATLS/ALS
Training, 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 pelvic oncology or upper tract laparoscopy/robotic surgery
Further training mgmt audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career
Desirable
- Experience in audit project and written up
Personal requirements
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to organise own learning
Desirable
- Good oral and written presentation skills
- Able to function successfully under pressure
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.
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
Desirable
- Possession of European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
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).
