Job summary
Post: Clinical Fellow in Urology ST3+ based at Weston General Hospital
The Bristol Urological Institute wishes to appoint a Clinical Fellow in Urology ST3+, initially for one year with further extension dependent on satisfactory progress.
It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.
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 application. Please check the GMC website for details.
Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.
Weston General Hospital offers core Urology services through the Bristol Urological Institute (BUI).
Main duties of the job
Work of the Department
The cases dealt with in Weston are mainly General Urology with a tertiary referral service provided for urethroplasty and penile cancer. The department offers primary management of all common urological conditions. Cases requiring specialised management are referred to Southmead Hospital.
To supervise and assist the CT2 and Staff Grade in the care of patients.
On Call
1, Daytime On-Call responsibilities involve seeing emergencies & SDEC patients on a 3 weekly rota.
2. This arrangement allows, in the weeks not on-call, to gain experience in theatres, out-patients and for diagnostics
Audit / Study / Research
1. To participate in the all stages of the audit process, including conception, data retrieval & analysis, and presentation.
2. To use study time appropriately for preparation for the FRCS Urol examination, or to prepare talks on suitable urological topics for presentation at the monthly audit meetings.
3. To participate in research topics being run by the department
4. To continue & complete any outstanding research projects including writing up of papers and / or thesis.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities and we are part of the Bristol NHS Group.
Recognised as the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025, our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC
- MRCS or equivalent
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
- Prizes
- ATLS/ALS
Work Experience
Essential
- Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems & practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in an approved training post, or equivalent
- Experience of urology post graduate training.
Desirable
- Experience of previous urology on call at registrar level.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
- Experience in the management of elective and emergency urology patients.
- Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills
- Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership role for ward based emergencies
Desirable
- Experience of core urology procedures (Cystoscopy, TURP, TURBT, Torsion, Stenting ...etc)
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to organise own learning
- Able to function successfully under pressure
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi disciplinary team
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post including on-call commitments
- Fluent in English
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC
- MRCS or equivalent
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).
- Prizes
- ATLS/ALS
Work Experience
Essential
- Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems & practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in an approved training post, or equivalent
- Experience of urology post graduate training.
Desirable
- Experience of previous urology on call at registrar level.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
- Experience in the management of elective and emergency urology patients.
- Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills
- Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership role for ward based emergencies
Desirable
- Experience of core urology procedures (Cystoscopy, TURP, TURBT, Torsion, Stenting ...etc)
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to organise own learning
- Able to function successfully under pressure
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi disciplinary team
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post including on-call commitments
- Fluent in English
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
