Registrar Doctor in Urology Surgery

Overview

We are seeking to appoint two Registrars in Urology Surgery, with posts commencing in June 2026 and November 2026.

This post will be dedicated to kidney cancer, testicular cancer and retroperitoneal surgery in urology and will support other specialties. The post will provide training in open and robotic surgery for both open and robotic nephrectomy, robotic partial nephrectomy as well as open and robotic RPLND for testicular cancer. There are two posts available, starting in June 2026 and November 2026.

The post holder will work under the supervision of Mr Pardeep Kumar, Professor David Nicol, Mr Declan Cahill, Mr Erik Mayer and Mr Walter Cazzaniga and will spend time with the Medical and Clinical Oncologists on site. The post holder will be expected to ensure adequate support is given to the Urology Team in all aspects of their service.

• Assist the Consultant Surgeons in the provision of Urological Services including clinics: support new and follow-up urology clinics. This includes diagnostic and surveillance outpatient flexible cystoscopy clinics.
• Theatres: participate and be trained in all major urological oncological procedures appropriate to their level of training. Trainees will also be provided training in TRUS/MRI fusion and US guided template biopsies of the prostate. Approximately 3 lists/week also undertake endoscopic lower tract procedures for bladder cancer. Operative exposure also includes multispecialty procedures for pelvic exenteration involving colorectal, urology, gynaecology and plastic surgery.
• Academic/Research: contribute to current departmental research, audit, and teaching as well as lead research projects under the supervision of consultants. Specifically, the post holder will be required to take part in research activities related to robotic surgery.
• On-Call: may have the opportunity to partake in the pelvic on-call rota (gynaecology and urology) for the Trust. It is a non-resident rota and provides cover for Chelsea site of the Trust and The Royal Brompton Hospital. On-call arrangements will be within the regulation of the European Union directive.

The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK.

Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment.

Please refer to job description and person specification attached for further details about the post.

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