Senior Clinical Fellow - Urology

Job overview

Urology Substantive Senior Clinical Fellow Join the Urology team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Clinical Fellow. This full-time substantive post is based at Chelsea Hospital with cross-site on-call duties. The Urology Directorate, part of the Planned Care Division, delivers high-quality, patient-centred care across emergency and elective pathways. Working closely with Charing Cross Hospital, the service offers advanced diagnostics and treatments including one-stop clinics, bipolar transurethral prostatectomy, and holmium laser surgery. The role supports both inpatient and outpatient services and contributes to innovative care models.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in theatre sessions, including laser and bipolar procedures
• Run outpatient clinics such as cystoscopy and general urology
• Conduct ward rounds and support emergency urology work
• Take part in cross-site on-call rota (1:9 evenings, 1:5 days)
• Attend weekly academic teaching, MDTs, and audit sessions
• Supervise and teach junior doctors and medical students
• Contribute to service development, research, and clinical audits
• Maintain accurate records and uphold Trust policies
• Coordinate leave with the Clinical Lead to support patient bookings
• Engage in flexible working to meet service needs
• Collaborate with consultants, CNSs, and management teams
• Support delivery of Trust and national targets, including RTT
• Participate in administrative duties and clinical governance activities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post offers development opportunities equivalent to SpRs, including study leave and budget. The job plan includes clinics, diagnostics, theatres, and admin time, finalised with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager. The successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility, teamwork, and commitment to Trust targets. Essential qualifications include MRCS and full GMC registration, with experience in emergency urology procedures and independent cystoscopy. Desirable attributes include FRCS, NHS management training, and being a driver with own transport. All duties must align with Trust policy and be performed under appropriate supervision.