Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology to join their team in Preston and Chorley. The role involves supporting Consultant medical staff, participating in major surgeries, and conducting daily ward rounds. Candidates must hold GMC registration, an MBBS, and have Urology experience at the Registrar level. The position is for an initial period of twelve months, offering opportunities for training and academic activities.

Benefits

Continuing Medical Education support

Library and study facilities

Training and academic development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in Urology at CT2/Registrar level.
• Completion of Basic/Core surgical training rotation.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily ward rounds at both hospital sites.
• Participate in outpatient clinics at Preston and Chorley.
• Assist with major surgeries and emergency operations.

Skills

Urology experience

Research methodology understanding

Basic/Core surgical training

UK experience in General Surgery

Laparoscopic training

Education

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice

MBBS or equivalent

Full MRCS

Job description

Go back Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology

The closing date is 13 January 2026

We are looking for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Urology Team at Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital and Royal Preston Hospital.

The post is for an initial period of twelve months.

Clinical duties of the post will be to support the Consultant medical staff in the provision of urological services at Preston and Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital.

Applicants should hold a full driving licence as you will be required to commute between both hospital sites.

You will have the opportunity to attend the regular operating sessions with the Clinical Team to assist with major surgery and be trained in basic surgical skills under the close supervision of the Consultant. You may be expected to assist in the operating sessions of other teams from time to time and co-/perform emergency operations.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this post consist of the following:

• Daily ward round at Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital or Royal Preston Hospital
• Attendance at out-patient clinics at Preston and Chorley.
• Operating sessions will be determined by the individual's experience with both supervised in-patient and day case lists in Chorley allowing training in endoscopic, laparoscopic and open pelvic and renal surgery in Preston.
• This post will be part of the 1 in 7 on-call rota at Registrar/middle grade level covering Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
• Audit and research activities, participation in teaching and training activities for medical and clinical staff is expected.
• Assessment of ward referral at Royal Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
• Providing support to more junior staff eg FY1 and FY2.
• Weekly programme will typically include 2 clinics, 3 inpatient lists, 1 flexible cystoscopy/diagnostic list and MDTs.

About us

Modern Education Centres are based at both Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital sites and offer excellent library and study facilities, including PC/Internet support for staff and students.

As a teaching hospital, we encourage all our staff to participate in teaching and training at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We are committed to developing our teaching and academic activities and can facilitate meeting any training needs for these roles. You will be expected to take on the role of educational supervisor for doctors in training attached to the department.

We support the requirements for Continuing Medical Education as laid down by the Royal Colleges and are committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

You will receive the full support of the Trust and the Directorate to develop specialist areas of interest in line with Directorate business plans and the development of services generally within the Trust.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

What we can offer

Job Plan/On-call Requirements

The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Full MRCS

Experience and Skills

• A minimum of 6 months experience in Urology at CT2 / Registrar level
• Understanding of research methodology and ethics
• Completion of Basic/Core surgical training rotation
• UK experience in General Surgery / Urology
• Evidence of peer reviewed publications
• Laparoscopic training course

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.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust