Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow - Pelvic Oncology

The closing date is 31 October 2025

Job summary

We are seeking two Senior Clinical Fellows in Urology with interest in Pelvic Oncology to complement the existing team at MSE Hospitals with Southend Hospital as the base site. Our Urology Service has been given the exciting opportunity to expand across all three sites and support our growth in referrals and build on our fantastic team.

The role will have access to dedicated Pelvic Oncology training including RALPs with our two Da Vinci Robots and will take responsibility for the day to day management of Pelvic Oncology patients in Urology.

The purpose of these posts are to provide and co-ordinate an effective cancer Urology service and to develop a sub-specialty interest that complements the department. They are also expected to take part in all departmental activities, including a pelvic on-call rota, audit and teaching.

Essex is a lovely place to live and work with a plethora of Grammar Schools, easy access to London, airports at Stanstead and Southend, great cycling routes, sailing and windsurfing opportunities, cricket grounds, a secret underground nuclear bunker, country parks, numerous golf courses, summer festivals and beautiful rural villages with great restaurants and pubs amongst others.

We would love for you to join our friendly supportive department.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached Job Specifications for full details of what the job will require.

Below is an over of the main duties entailed within the role:

  • You will assist the Pelvic Consultant Surgeons in the provision of Urological Services includin

  • Clinics - You will support new and follow-up urology clinics predominately for Pelvic Cancer

  • Theatres - You will have the opportunity to participate and be trained in a wide range of major urological procedures including RALPS with our Da Vinci Robots.

  • Ward duties - You will undertake daily ward rounds supporting the existing team of junior doctors and consultants with the Pelvic Patients.

  • Academic/Research -The incumbent is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research, audit, quality improvement projects and teaching as well as lead research projects under the supervision of Consultants.

  • On Call - You will participate in Pelvic On-Call Rota

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-SUR-SO-5205

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliffe-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCS Part 1
  • MRCS Part 2

Desirable

  • Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons or Equivalent
  • Higher Degree
  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Experience

Essential

  • Core Trainee/SHO Experience of Urology
  • Proven experience as a Middle Grade in Urology
  • Operative experience in Pelvic Surgery

Desirable

  • Motivated to ensure the achievements of defined targets
  • Undertaken research in relevant field

Audit and Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Interest in, and knowledge of medical audit and understands the principles of evidence-based audit
  • An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance

Leadership Skills

Essential

  • Ability to motivate and develop junior medical and other stuff
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCS Part 1
  • MRCS Part 2

Desirable

  • Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons or Equivalent
  • Higher Degree
  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Experience

Essential

  • Core Trainee/SHO Experience of Urology
  • Proven experience as a Middle Grade in Urology
  • Operative experience in Pelvic Surgery

Desirable

  • Motivated to ensure the achievements of defined targets
  • Undertaken research in relevant field

Audit and Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Interest in, and knowledge of medical audit and understands the principles of evidence-based audit
  • An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance

Leadership Skills

Essential

  • Ability to motivate and develop junior medical and other stuff

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliffe-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliffe-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Service Manager - Southend

Lillie Bonham

lillie.bonham@nhs.net

01702435555

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-SUR-SO-5205

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliffe-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


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