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Job overview
Applications are invited for a replacement full time, fixed term Senior Robotic 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. This post is available 1st May 2027 for 12 months until 30th April 2028.
The Urology department at Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Fellow in Robotic Urology based at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). We aim to deliver a comprehensive training programme in urological robotics. The appointee will undergo a systematic training curriculum leading to independent robotic urology practice upon successful completion.
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
This post is most suitable for Post FRCS (Urol) or for equivalent candidates and who are post CCT (or equivalent) ready to focus on sub-speciality training in robotic urological surgery. The successful applicant will join an innovative department with excellent opportunities for both clinical/surgical experience, research and for continuing medical education.
The role involves a 1 in 12 middle grade on-call with support from an FY/CT/PA/UNP during the day and the on-call consultant. The selected candidate will work in collaboration with urology middle grades, consultants, urology nurse practitioners physician associates, ST, CT, and FY colleagues, providing care for urology patients within the hospital, handling emergencies, and accepting referrals from other specialties.
Successful candidates will have exposure to a variety of urological procedures through an agreed personal development plan. In addition to operative experience, it is expected that the successful candidate will participate in weekly Uro-Oncology activities including cancer MDT and dedicated outpatient clinics with time allocated for administrative duties, audit and research.
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.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives’ dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Full immunisation status in accordance with Occupational Health
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience SHO/STR or above
- 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
Desirable
- Minimum of 36 months experience in Urology
- Competence in general urology and emergency management of unselected on call
- Evidence of a commitment to a career in robotic urology 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
Desirable
- FRCS(Urol) or equivalent
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Desirable
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles of audit and research
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
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This advert is for Senior Robotic Fellow in Urology 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 £76,582 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (1/5/27 to 30/4/27). The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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