Senior Clinical Fellow in Renal Uro-oncology

Charring Cross Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Charring Cross Hospital seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Renal Uro-oncology to join their esteemed team. The role involves significant surgical responsibility and exposure to a variety of procedures in a renowned renal cancer unit, offering a unique opportunity to advance in robotic surgery and clinical practice.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Medically qualified with GMC registration.
• Experience in Urology and urological cancer needed.
• Evidence of previous presentations and publications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients in urology.
• Manage patient pathways and undertake administrative duties.
• Participate in audits and training of junior doctors.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Practical skills

Education

FRCS in Urology

Higher degree relevant to Urology

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Senior Clinical Fellow in Renal Uro-oncology, London

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Client:

Charring Cross Hospital

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job overview

Imperial College Health NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for applicants to apply the post of Renal Cancer Fellow (Post CCT). This Fellowship will be for a fixed term period of 12 months to commence in October 2026. The fellowship represents an excellent opportunity for a senior trainee who wishes a to embark on a career in robotic urinary upper tract surgery.

The post is based in the Imperial College Urology Department at the Charing Cross Hospital, one of the largest renal cancer units in the UK. The Fellowship will involve exposure to all elements of renal cancer management including clinic, MDT and substantial operative experience. We undertake close to 250 upper tract procedures per year ranging from robotic partial nephrectomy to open caval thrombectomy on cardiopulmonary bypass.

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Main duties of the job

·The post holder will form an integral part of the urology team focused on the management of renal cancer. Surgical experience will include exposure to robotic partial and radical nephrectomy, in addition to complex open upper tract surgery including level IV caval thrombectomy. There will also be exposure to benign upper tract robotic surgery, including robotic pyeloplasty. In addition, they will have exposure to a dedicated renal cancer surgical clinic and MDT. During their time in the urology department, the post holder can expect to improve their clinical and surgical skills in renal cancer diagnosis and treatment.

·The post holder will attend the specialist MDT for renal cancer and will be part of the post-MDT outpatient clinics.

·The post holder will be expected to take an active role in managing patient pathways, this will include undertaking regular clinics.

·The post holder will have the opportunity to complete at least one research project and write a minimum of one peer reviewed publication.

·The post holder will help to train junior specialist trainees and to actively contribute to fortnightly departmental education meetings.

During a twelve-month period the appointee will also have exposure to the urological oncall rota where they can expect to see all common urological oncology problems and pathologies, and in addition will see a variety of more unusual and general urology conditions.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

·The post holder will provide high quality care to patients in urology.

·The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration.

·To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.

·To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities.

·To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

·To take an active role in managing patient pathways in their respective area.

·To undertake administrative duties associated with their patients in line with departmental guidelines.

·To support with the training of junior specialist trainees and other junior doctors in the Urology department.

·To oversee the appropriate booking of renal cancer theatre lists.

·To demonstrate excellent leadership skills within the wider urology team.

·To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.

·Adhere to Trust / departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.

Person specification

• • On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
• • FRCS in Urology (or equivalent)
• • Higher degree relevant to Urology

Audit

• • Understanding of clinical governance
• Evidence of active participation in audit.

Clinical Skills

• • Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
• • Knowing when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
• • Practical skills: shows excellent aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
• • Proven ability to work effectively in the various different clinical settings required in the job.
• • Evidence of accuracy, care and timely recording of all necessary clinical data, both written and electronic.

Relevant experience in specialty/sub specialty

• • Experience in Urology and sub-speciality experience in urological cancer.
• • Evidence of competence and experience of appropriate independent decision-making out-of-hours (when not directly supervised).
• • Good communication skills with patients and staff.

Academic achievements including research/publications

• • Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research.
• • Evidence of previous presentations and publications
• • Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/post graduates and junior medical staff

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