Clinical Fellow in Urology

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer center in the UK is seeking a dedicated Uro-Oncological Clinical Fellow. This full-time role requires good general surgical experience with core skills in Urology. You'll assist in delivering a high-quality tertiary referral urological cancer service and participate in clinical research and educational activities. The successful candidate will join a team in a comprehensive cancer center focused on advanced treatment strategies, gaining valuable experience in the field. This position supports 40 hours per week and does not require on-call commitments.

Benefits

Support for continuing professional development

Involvement in advanced clinical practices

Working in a leading cancer hospital

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of general surgical experience and 2 years in Urology.
• Evidence of teaching activity over the last 12 months.
• Participation in clinical research and audit.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of a high-quality tertiary referral urological cancer service.
• Work alongside Consultant Urological Surgeons and junior doctors.
• Participate in MDT and research meetings.

Skills

General Surgical experience

Urology experience

Good written and verbal communication skills

Teaching and education involvement

Clinical research participation

Education

MB BS or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

Full GMC registration with a license to practice

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 ± publication during the post.

• Rotate to Diagnostics Clinic
• Be a part of the Team for level II/III Urological Cancer Surgery
• Must participate in research
• Pre‑operative preparation and post‑operative care for patients
• Active participation in regular audit, MDT, 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‑Oncological 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• FRCS (Gen Surg) or its equivalent

Research / Publications

Essential

• Evidence of clinical research / audit

Desirable

• Desire to participate in research

Experience

Essential

• General Surgical experience with good practical skills (min 1 year)
• Experience in Urology (min 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

Desirable

• Experience in surgical oncology
• Evidence of active participation in clinical research/audit
• Interest in teaching non‑medical staff

Personal Skills

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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

On call Commitments

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

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.