Clinical Fellow in Urology

The Christie NHS FT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer hospital in the UK is seeking a dedicated Uro-Oncology Clinical Fellow. This full-time post entails surgical management in urology, participation in MDTs, and commitment to teaching and research. The ideal candidate should have substantial surgical experience, preferably with core urology skills. Excellent communication and leadership capabilities are essential. This position supports a high-quality urological cancer service in a state-of-the-art environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years full-time postgraduate training.
• At least 2 years in a specialty training programme.
• Evidence of teaching activity over the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support North-West penile cancer and complex cancer teams.
• Participate in research for presentation/publication.
• Provide pre-operative preparation and post-operative care.

Skills

General surgical experience

Core skills in Urology

Teaching ability

Research commitment

Education

MB BS (or equivalent)

MRCS (or equivalent)

Full GMC registration

FRCS (Gen Surg) or its equivalent

Job description

The job is a full-time post without on‑call with an effective start date of February 2026. The job plan will include theatre, outpatient and cystoscopy sessions and participation in MDTs. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in clinical research and in the surgical educational activities at the Christie. We are looking for a candidate with good general surgical experience with core skills in Urology, along with 4 years of full-time post‑graduate training, at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme. The candidate should be someone who has evidence of teaching activity over the last 12 months and a desire to be involved in teaching. With previous senior fellow level experience. This post is for 40 hours per week assisting in delivery of a high‑quality tertiary referral urological cancer service including:

• Prostate cancer diagnostics and surgical management (robotic)
• Testis cancer (retroperitoneal surgery)
• Soft tissue sarcoma (robotic/open surgery)
• Penile cancer and andrology (penile prosthesis)
• Renal and adrenal cancer (robotic/open surgery)
• "Late Effects" service – surgical management of the complications of cancer, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, including genito‑urinary reconstructive surgery
• Core urology research

Main duties of the job

This post will provide an excellent opportunity for senior trainees and clinicians to gain experience in a large comprehensive cancer centre. The duties will revolve around support for the North‑West penile cancer, complex retroperitoneal and pelvic cancer teams. In addition, the post holder will assist our tertiary referral service for prostate diagnostics. The post holder will support the Consultant Urological Surgeons, work alongside other junior doctors and liaise closely with senior medical colleagues. The remainder of the appointee’s professional time will be deployed on other clinical duties, administration, and teaching. The candidate will be expected to participate in research with a view to completing a national/international presentation or publication during the post. The role will be responsible for:

• Rotating to diagnostics clinics
• Being part of the team for level II/III urological cancer surgery
• Participating in research
• Pre‑operative preparation and post‑operative care for patients
• Active participation in regular audit, SMDT and research meetings

About us

Applications are invited for this post in the department of Uro‑Oncological Surgery at the largest single site cancer hospital in Europe. We are looking to recruit a dedicated Uro‑Oncology Clinical Fellow Doctor with a view to potential long‑term commitment. The successful candidate will join a team of Uro‑Oncological surgeons and work in the largest cancer hospital in the UK. The department consists of two inpatient wards (38 beds), an oncology critical care unit, five operating theatres, and the integrated procedures unit.

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Urology Team consists of 3 specialty doctors (including this post) and 2 deanery‑approved training posts (shared with Salford Royal Hospital and Manchester Foundation Trust)
• The appointee will be based at The Christie Hospital and will provide supported work in both ward and outpatient settings, oncological and andrological procedures in theatre, and research.
• The post holder will support the Consultant Urological Surgeons, work alongside resident doctors, and liaise closely with senior medical colleagues. The appointee’s professional time will be deployed flexibly in appropriate areas: clinical duties, administration, teaching, research, clinical audit, etc. Detailed elements of the job plan arrangements are to be agreed with the successful applicant when in post.

Continuing Professional Development

The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

On‑call Commitments

This role does not require participation in the on‑call rota.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB BS (or equivalent)
• MRCS (or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• FRCS (Gen Surg) or its equivalent

Research / Publications

• Evidence of clinical research / audit
• Desire to participate in research

Experience

• General surgical experience with good practical skills (minimum 1 year)
• Experience in urology (minimum 2 years)
• Career evidence of a commitment to the specialty
• On‑call experience in surgery
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
• Experience and desire to be involved in teaching and education
• Experience in surgical oncology
• Evidence of active participation in clinical research / audit
• Interest in teaching non‑medical staff

Personal skills

• Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate responsibility in leading surgical teams, managing cases and contributing to multidisciplinary decision making
• Active interest in research and audit (Evidence of completed audit and publication in peer‑reviewed journals)
• Commitment to research alongside clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship in complex colorectal surgery
• Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for cancer patients in hospital and the community
• Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and allied health professionals
• A track record of taking ownership of clinical outcomes and professional development
• Recognition of the importance of MDT processes and engagement with multispecialty working
• Awareness of overcoming challenges, maintaining momentum, and demonstrating perseverance in demanding clinical environments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.