Senior Fellow in Urology

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Senior Urology Fellow Start Date: 5th August 2026 / 7th October 2026 Contract Type: Fixed term Duration: 12 months Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you looking to develop your career in Urology?  We have 2 fantastic opportunities: one for a senior andrology fellow (ST6+) and the other for a senior clinical fellow (ST3-ST5), to join our urology department.

The training will be tailored to the successful applicant. The current work force consists of three SpR’s, Three post CCT fellows (andrology, oncology, endourology), 2 clinical fellows (stone, general), a CT1, two FY1’s, and nurse practitioner team.

Many of the peripheral hospital clinics and lists are performed by consultants alone and represent a huge untapped training resource. There are 15 urology consultants with interests spanning across the subspecialties of Urology.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will have huge opportunity for personal development operatively, on call, with research and audit, as well as teaching doctors in training and medical students.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists.  Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)       Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;  •    Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training     •    Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)  •    A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date: 12th June 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 4th June 2026