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This post is best suited to a trainee wishing to gain specialist surgical experience in stone surgery & Lithotripsy.
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.
Main duties of the job
Clinical experience
This post is best suited to a trainee wishing to gain specialist surgical experience in stone surgery & Lithotripsy.
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.
Research
½ day dedicated research session is provided for all fellows. There are several ongoing research projects and fellows are expected to participate in these projects, successfully publish, as well as undertaking at least one audit project during their training.
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.
Courses/Training/Journal/Clubs/Lunchtime meetings
Southmead:
- Weekly stone MDT
- Grand Rounds – Regular postgraduate lectures
- Weekly X-ray meeting
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description for further details on the job description and main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of case presentation
- Previous formal teaching position
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Some Experience as a specialist registrar or equivalent, in urology)
- Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Experience in ureteroscopy and PCNL.
Clinical Audit
Essential
- To have completed an Audit Project
Desirable
- To have completed the audit cycle
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
- Good communication skills Good organisational and time management skills Ability to organise own learning
Desirable
- Able to function successfully under pressure
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
Research/ Publications
Essential
- Demonstrate interest in research
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to published research
Basic Qualification/Prizes
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- MRCS or equivalent Evidence of training progression
Desirable
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
- Prizes Completed structured training in urology and wishing to pursue a career in Stone surgery ATLS/ALS
Personal Requirements (eg. Communication Leadership Skills, Flexibility)
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
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow ST3+ Urology with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Urology role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 Per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Based at Southmead and Weston General Hospital). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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