Clinical Research Fellow In Urology

The Christie Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking a motivated clinician with a strong academic interest in urology to join our world-leading surgical oncology team. The post combines hands-on clinical work with a dedicated research focus, offering opportunities to pursue an MD/PhD and collaborate with Manchester-based researchers and CRUK Manchester Institute.

You will work with consultant urologists in a national cancer network, contribute to translational studies and clinical trials,

Qualifications

• Essential MB BS (or equivalent), MRCS (or equivalent) and full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Desirable CRiSP Course; MSc/MRes preferred within the specialty.
• Research-focused profile with commitment to clinical/translational work in urological oncology.
• Training: minimum of 2 years in the specialty; extensive post-graduate surgical training.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior input in ward and outpatient settings, theatres, and MDTs.
• Lead a research project and contribute to departmental studies, including translational work.
• Align clinical practice with ongoing trials such as STAMPEDE and national audits.
• Support consultants and liaise with colleagues and researchers; flexible job plan.

Education

MB BS (or equivalent)

MRCS (or equivalent)

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

CRiSP Course (Desirable)

MSc/MRes (Desirable)

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician with an interest in academic urology to join the world-leading urological oncology team at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The post offers hands‑on clinical experience across a range of tertiary‑level surgical oncology services, as well as a dedicated research focus, particularly in advanced prostate cancer. It is ideally suited for candidates looking to further develop their academic portfolio in a high‑impact environment or to potentially pursue a higher research degree (MD/PhD). The successful applicant will work closely with consultant colleagues in urology and collaborators across the University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute on clinical/translational research projects.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide clinical and research support to the surgical urological oncology service at The Christie. Clinical duties include working in outpatient clinics, theatre, diagnostics, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) settings. The Fellow will also undertake a lead research project and contribute to departmental research studies, which may include the STAMPEDE trial, the National Prostate Cancer Audit, or associated translational studies. For the right candidate, opportunities exist to align research with a higher degree. There is no mandatory on‑call commitment, although participation in a surgical oncology on‑call rota may be possible.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% of patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high quality consultant led care across 7 days. This includes participation in planned weekend and weekday clinical activity to support safe, timely decision making and continuity of care for patients.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £55,355 to £77,348 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 413-MD-RR2026-170-DM
Closing date: 10 November 2026

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input 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 appointees 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.

Role Planning

The job plan outlines the requirements of the post and may be altered by joint agreement with the Divisional Clinical Director and Service Manager and in response to service needs. Job plans are also subject to an annual review as detailed in the Trusts Job Planning Policy. It is expected that the initial job plan discussion will take place within the first six months of employment at the Trust.

Weekend working will consist of clinical activities that are scheduled in advance and reviewed where required as work schedules are reviewed, taking account of service needs.

On call Commitments

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

Qualifications

• Essential: MB BS (or equivalent); MRCS (or equivalent); Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Desirable: CRiSP Course (if not undertaken would be expected within 3 months of commencement); MSc/MRes

Research / Publications

• Essential: Evidence of a commitment to research; Desire to participate in research at post graduate level
• Desirable: Peer‑reviewed publications; Presentation at national/international conferences; A commitment to undertake a higher research degree (MD/PhD); Experience in data analysis using R/Stata/Python and/or statistical analysis

Training

• Essential: A minimum of 2 years of training within the specialty of the role

Experience

• Essential: Completed 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time/flexible basis), at least 2 of which will be in specialty training programme; General Surgical experience with good practical skills; Career evidence of a commitment to the specialty; Experience in core urology; General surgical skills, skills in general urological diagnostics
• Desirable: Experience at Specialist Registrar level; At least 3 years' experience in Urology; Experience in pelvic surgery; On call experience in surgical oncology

Management / Audit

• Essential: Experience/Evidence of clinical audit

Teaching

• Essential: Evidence of teaching activity over the last 12 months and desire to be involved with teaching
• Desirable: Evidence of teaching and involvement in the education of medical students/junior doctors

Personal Skills

• Essential: Computer literate; Experience of working in a clinical team with good communication skills; Good organisational ability and a willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team working across a urological network; Ambition to develop a specialist career in urological oncology; Ability to work collaboratively with researchers and/or basic scientists; Highly self‑motivated and hardworking
• Desirable: Ambition to develop an academic surgical career in urological oncology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: The Christie NHS FT

Address: Urology - E00343, Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Urological Surgeon, Ashwin Sachdeva, [e-mail], 01614463358

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