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Post: Clinical Fellow in Urology ST7+ based at Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital
The Bristol Urological Institute wishes to appoint a Clinical Fellow in Urology ST7+, for 12 months.
Candidates should have recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practice. Candidates must currently be working in a UK NHS hospital and have a desire to practice Andrology in the NHS.
Some experience in advanced urological procedures is essential.
Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Main duties of the job
Clinical experience
The successful candidate will be in their final year of training (or equivalent) and have passed FRCS (Urol) or equivalent. Experience of basic urological procedures will be essential for this post such as urethral and suprapubic catheterisation, flexible cystoscopy as well as skills required for CCT e.g. TURP, TURBT and ureteric stenting. Experience of working with older or disabled people will be desirable.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of ward patients. There is an expectation that the post-holder may be asked to cover the on-call rota where there is a gap.
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/SpRs. There is opportunity for research projects in several clinical areas, best suited to the career progression of the successful applicant.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of case presentation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
- To have completed an Audit Project
Desirable
- To have completed the audit cycle
Experience
Essential
- Familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices and must be currently working in an UK NHS hospital
- 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 benign and malignant penile surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
- FRCS (Urol) or equivalent Must be a member of Bri sh Associa on of Urological Surgeons (BAUS)
- Completed structured training in urology and wishing to pursue a career in Andrology/Genito urethral surgery in the UK
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
- Prizes
- ATLS/ALS
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 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
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow ST7+ in 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 £76,582 pa pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Based at Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital). The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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