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Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Urology


Location
Salary
£67,325 Per annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Senior
Deadline
12 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (Until 5-Oct-2027)
Posted Date
30 Jun 2026
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Job overview

The appointment is to commence 7th October 2026 for a fixed term period of 12 months until 5th October 2027.  MBChB and FRCS (Urol) or equivalent is essential.  The post does not award a National Training Number.  As this post is not recognised as a ‘training post’, full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of the post are equivalent to ST3+.

Standard hours 40 plus out of hours commitment.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will act under the supervision of the functional and reconstructive urology consultants at all times and attend the timetabled activities set out below.

Based on a work schedule of 40 hours, an expected timetable provided below (subject to review):

A place on the on call rota may be available with this post – for discussion with successful candidate.

The appointee will participate in the administration of the department as required. For example, this may involve or day to day administration as required by the consultants and the service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full duties of the role and further information of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
  • MBBS
  • MRCS or equivalent
  • and MRCS (Urol) or equivalent

Research/Audit

Essential

  • Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
  • Competent understanding of research methods and statistics

Desirable

  • Ideas for future research whilst in post
  • Publications in Peer reviewed journals
  • Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 24 months clinical experience in surgical posts including 6 months of Urology
  • Capacity to apply sound judgement & prioritise clinical need.
  • Demonstrates appropriate technical competence and evidence of development of diagnostic skills and judgment. Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date.
  • NHS Experience (Excluding Clinical Attachment)

Desirable

  • Previous Specialty Registrar experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

  • Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

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This advert is for Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Urology with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Urology role. The advertised salary is £67,325 Per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Until 5-Oct-2027). The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.

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