Senior Fellow in Urology

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust seeks a Senior Fellow in Urology to join the department. The role involves delivering outpatient clinics, performing advanced urological procedures, and supporting clinical governance and teaching.

The post offers opportunities for research, CPD, and progression within the specialty. The successful candidate will work with consultants and GPSI, contribute to a high-volume urology service, and be involved in delivering on-call duties and complex cases at

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proven clinical judgement and decision-making.
• Experience with audits and research in a surgical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safe, effective, patient-centred urology care.
• Provide outpatient clinics and perform surgical procedures.
• Contribute to administration and service development.
• Engage in research and audits related to the subspecialty.
• Participate in training and development within the urology team.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical judgement

Research & audits

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCS or FRCS Urol or equivalent

GMC registration

Higher urological training

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Senior Fellow in Urology

The closing date is 21 October 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Senior Fellow in Urology

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.

Main duties of the job

As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. We have a fantastic opportunity for a clinical fellow to join our department. Current work force consists of 3 SpR's, 3 post CCT fellows (andrology, oncology, endourology), 2 clinical fellows (stone, research), 2 CT1, 4 FY1's and nurse practitioner team. There are 15 urology consultants with interests spanning across the subspecialties of Urology.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation. Work with the Consultant, GPSI and nursing team providing specialist urology services, specifically delivering outpatient clinics, carrying out surgical procedures and completing the related administration.

You will benefit from short stay and day case lists in Lymington and at the Royal South Hants hospitals, as well as the experience of more complex procedures at UHS. Consultant of the week allows excellent training and support, particularly for emergency work, by the end of a year we hope to have transformed you into a strong candidate for specialist training. UHS has an excellent record in transitioning fellows onto National Training Number posts.

You would benefit from exposure to the more complex operating found at UHS. We offer a broad spectrum of urological subspecialities. We are a high volume uro-oncology dept including Robotic Prostatectomy, Cryotherapy and HIFU, Radical Cystectomy and pelvic exenteration, Radical and partial Nephrectomy, Testis, RPLND and penile cancer. We have a tertiary andrology service, offering a breadth of procedures including penile prothesis and straightening procedures, artificial sphincters, fertility and urethroplasty. Our benign services have a high-volume stone unit, including paediatric stones and an onsite lithotripter and we also provide a general urology and BPH service for male LUTS.

Undertake research and audits related to your subspecialty attachment.

Work as part of the wider urology team to provide general urology inpatient, elective and on-call (1 in 7 rota) duties.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date: TBCThis vacancy closes on or before 21st October 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education & Training

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCS
• FRCS Urol or equivalent for the senior role
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Higher urological training for the senior role
• Evidence of research publication in last 3 years
• Previous NHS experience
• Sub- specialist urology interest
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Ability to problem solve and prioritise tasks
• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust