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Job overview
Applications are invited for a replacement full time Senior Fellow appointment to the Norfolk and Waveney Urology service, providing care across three Acute Trusts. It is expected that the post holder will be trained in general urology.
The post holder will be responsible for elective urology inpatients, and participate in the daytime on-call rota at the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH). They will also have an on call commitment at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). This post is based at the JPUH with out-of-hours commitments at NNUH.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work at Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3 or above) level, supporting the Foundation Year Trainee’s and also to provide on-call urology cover during the day. The appointee will be supported by Consultants, and other senior members of the department.
The successful appointee will be responsible for the day to day running of the urology ward, contributing in theatre sessions, Outpatient clinics and arranging admission and discharges under Consultant supervision. A ward round will be conducted each morning with junior staff, which will incorporate the management of urological patients and seeing ward referrals. Emergency urological admissions out of hours are transferred to the NNUH for management.
The appointee will undertake the routine and emergency care of urology patients under consultant supervision. The appointee would be expected to provide on-call cover for Urological emergencies on a 1:4 rota basis from Monday to Friday 0800- 1800 and liaise with NNUH on call team if a patient requires admission. There will be an on call commitment at NNUH, the current rota is 1 in 12.
The post will give plenty of opportunities for learning urological procedures. There is exposure to theatres and endoscopy sessions on a regular basis where hands on training will be given. It is ideally suited to anybody who would like to pursue a career in urology.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Please note this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience SHO/STR or above
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Urology
- Knowledge & understanding of UK hospital systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Evidence of training progression
- Clinical Knowledge & Expertise; appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection. Understands principles of clinical governance in clinical practice
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs with awareness of own limitations and the ability to know when to consult senior advice
- Proficiency in minor and intermediate urological surgery
Key Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Motivated, trustworthy and well organised
- Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS/MRCS equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- ALS
- IELTS etc. level 7.0 overall
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology (JPUH) with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Urology role. The advertised salary is £67325.00. The contract type is 12 months (1 year fixed term). The application deadline is 12 Aug 2026.
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