Senior Robotic Fellow in Urology

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Norwich is seeking a Senior Robotic Fellow to join their Urology department. This full-time, fixed-term role offers comprehensive training in robotic urology. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications including MBBS and FRCS. Join a collaborative team committed to high-quality patient care and innovative practices within the NHS.

Benefits

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible staff bank

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience SHO/STR or above.
• Evidence of training progression.
• Clinical Knowledge & Expertise appropriate to urology.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day running of the urology ward.
• Deliver patient care during theatre sessions.
• Participate in Uro-Oncology activities including cancer MDT.

Skills

Ability to establish good working relations

Motivated and trustworthy

Ability to communicate clearly

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCS/MRCS equivalent

Full GMC registration

ALS

FRCS(Urol) or equivalent

Job description

Applications are invited for a replacement full time, fixed term Senior Robotic Fellow appointment to the Norfolk and Waveney Urology service, providing care across three Acute Trusts. It is expected that the post holder will be trained in general urology.

The Urology department at Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Fellow in Robotic Urology based at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). The programme is set from 1st May 2026 and will run for 12 months. We aim to deliver a comprehensive training programme in urological robotics. The appointee will undergo a systematic training curriculum leading to independent robotic urology practice upon successful completion.

Main duties of the job

This post is most suitable for Post FRCS (Urol) or for equivalent candidates and who are post CCT (or equivalent) ready to focus on sub-speciality training in robotic urological surgery. The successful applicant will join an innovative department with excellent opportunities for both clinical/surgical experience, research and for continuing medical education.

The role involves a 1 in 10 middle grade on-call with support from an FY/CT/PA/UNP during the day and the on-call consultant. The selected candidate will work in collaboration with other Urology medical colleagues, providing care for urology patients within the hospital, handling emergencies, and accepting referrals from other specialties.

Successful candidates will have exposure to a variety of urological procedures through an agreed personal development plan. In addition to operative experience, it is expected that the successful candidate will participate in weekly Uro-Oncology activities including cancer MDT and dedicated outpatient clinics with time allocated for administrative duties, audit and research.

The successful appointee will be responsible for the day to day running of the urology ward, assisting in theatre sessions, Outpatient clinics and arranging admission and discharges under Consultant supervision. A ward round will be conducted each morning with junior staff, which will incorporate the management of elective urological patients and seeing ward referrals.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.

Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS/MRCS equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• ALS
• FRCS(Urol) or equivalent

Key Skills

• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Motivated, trustworthy and well organised
• Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience SHO/STR or above
• Knowledge & understanding of UK hospital systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
• Evidence of training progression
• Clinical Knowledge & Expertise; appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection. Understands principles of clinical governance in clinical practice
• Ability to prioritise clinical needs with awareness of own limitations and the ability to know when to consult senior advice
• Proficiency in minor and intermediate urological surgery
• Minimum of 36 months experience in Urology
• Competence in general urology and emergency management of unselected on call
• Evidence of a commitment to a career in robotic urology surgery

Academic Achievements

• Ability to provide complete details of employment history
• Demonstrate understanding of the principles of audit and research
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of interest and experience in teaching

Other

• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Full immunisation status in accordance with Occupational Health
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
• Eligibility to work in the UK

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.