Senior Clinical Fellow Urology ST

Overview

The Bristol Urological Institute offers an exciting opportunity to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology to commence October 2026. There is plenty opportunity to participate in the ongoing research in the department. The successful candidates will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department. Overseas applicants are expected to be eligible for registration with the General Medical Council and have passed the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall score of 7.5. This must be clearly outlined on their application.

Please check the GMC website for details. North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.

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Job Overview The Bristol Urological Institute offers an exciting opportunity to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology to commence October 2026. The post includes participation in service activities and opportunities for research involvement. It is desirable that candidates have experience with UK hospital systems or equivalent.

The post is educationally sound and well supported, with opportunities for gaining experience in specialised upper tract minimally invasive surgery, focusing on renal cancer surgery (open and minimally invasive approaches), complex upper urinary tract reconstruction (including pyeloplasty) and adrenalectomy. The post holder will participate in a 1:12 on-call rota and will manage ward patients on a day-to-day basis. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in service activities in the department.

The Bristol Urological Institute has an active teaching programme. Fellows and Registrars are expected to participate actively. The post holder will undertake teaching sessions for medical students and junior doctors as required and may cover a colleague’s clinical duties to enable teaching sessions.

A half-day dedicated research session is provided for all fellows/SpRs. There are several ongoing projects, and fellows are expected to participate in these projects as well as undertake at least one audit project during their training.

Southmead

• Weekly cancer multidisciplinary team meetings
• Gran Rounds – Regular postgraduate lectures
• Weekly X-ray meeting

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff delivering healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised centre of excellence. We are part of the Bristol NHS Group.

We are recognised as a Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff (Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025). We value diversity and inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, refer to the attached job description document.

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• Maintain appropriate GMC registration
• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent
• Completed structured training in urology with interest in upper tract robotic surgery
• Evidence of training progression

Desirable criteria

• Higher academic qualification (MD or MS)
• Prizes
• ATLS/ALS

Essential criteria

• Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
• Experience as a specialist registrar or equivalent in urology (5 years minimum)
• Strong written and spoken English for medical communication

Desirable criteria

• Experience in upper tract laparoscopic/robotic surgery

Essential criteria

• Understanding and application of knowledge of the speciality
• Willingness to seek help from senior colleagues as…