Senior Clinical Fellow Urology | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology for a six-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing inpatient care, participating in pre- and post-operative procedures, and managing patient flow in the emergency department. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 months NHS experience and at least 2 years of training in urology. This opportunity supports career growth within a high-performing hospital environment committed to professional development and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

High-quality training and development program

Support for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months NHS experience.
• Minimum 2 years training in urology.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care for urology inpatients.
• Assess and manage patients in emergency department.
• Participate in pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Assist in the operating theatre for urological procedures.
• Manage patient flow in the emergency department.

Skills

NHS experience

Urology training

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Fellow within the Urology Department for six months. The post will provide a great opportunity to receive further specialist experience in Urology.

The continuously evolving and dynamic urology department is looking for a motivated individual to support current services. The urology team comprises five consultants and seven registrars, including deanery trainees.

The role is a fixed‑term 6‑month contract. Benefitting from Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be part of a high‑performing NHS Trust committed to staff wellbeing and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day care for urology inpatients, including conducting ward rounds and liaising with multidisciplinary teams.
• Assess and manage patients in the emergency department and outpatient clinics under consultant supervision.
• Participate in pre‑operative and post‑operative care, including ward‑based procedures such as catheter changes and nephrostomy management.
• Assist in the operating theatre, gaining exposure to a range of urological procedures.
• Maintain clinical care of patients in charge and support the continued functioning of the department.
• Deliver a high‑quality responsive urological service to patients.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care within urology.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory training and pursue professional development opportunities.
• Manage urology patient flow in the emergency department.
• Attend all teaching events and participate in clinical audits.

Commitments

On‑call commitment at Luton will be on a 5‑day week (08:00‑17:00) with a 1 in 7 rota, prospective cover for annual and study leave, and one night per week (non‑resident). One weekend covering 48 hours occurs 1 in 7 weeks.

Non‑elective admissions are initially the responsibility of the on‑call consultant, with ongoing care transferred to the receiving consultant at the end of the hot week.

Training & Leadership

Regular MDT team meetings, in‑house teaching, and monthly quality and safety meetings provide an environment for continued learning. The appointee is expected to lead teaching and training schedules for junior doctors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months NHS experience.
• Minimum 2 years training in urology.

Benefits & Working Environment

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton, key services such as A&E, obstetrics‑led maternity and paediatrics. The Trust supports career growth with a high‑quality training and development programme.

Additional Information

Vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient applications are received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.