Job summary
This full-time (10 PA) senior trainee post offers outstanding experience in a large comprehensive cancer centre, one of Europe's largest specialist services and one of 2 UK centres of excellence for prostate cancer research (The FASTMAN team) with an international reputation for training and research.Starting August 2026 (no on-call), the job plan combines high-volume operating, specialist outpatient clinics, diagnostic sessions and active participation in specialist MDTs. The successful candidate will contribute to, and increasingly help lead, a tertiary referral service, with a primary focus on prostate cancer and open/robotic pelvic exenteration and retroperitoneal surgery, alongside wider complex surgical oncology as required.We are seeking a senior surgical trainee with demonstrable core urology skills, 8 years' full-time postgraduate training (including at least 4 years in a specialty training programme), and a clear commitment to surgical oncology. You should bring recent evidence of research and teaching activity and a strong ambition to drive clinical and translational research to national and international presentation and publication.For trainees aiming for future leadership and service development in rare genital and retroperitoneal malignancy, this role provides the caseload, mentorship and academic platform to grow.
Main duties of the job
You will provide key clinical support to the prostate cancer service and the complex retroperitoneal and pelvic cancer teams, helping deliver high-quality Level II and Level III urological cancer surgery. Working alongside Consultant Urological Surgeons, you will contribute in theatre, specialist outpatient clinics and diagnostic sessions, and take an active role in relevant MDT pathways. You will collaborate closely with junior doctors and maintain strong professional links with senior medical colleagues to ensure safe, coordinated tertiary care.Alongside specialist surgical work, you will contribute to broader clinical duties, service administration and teaching, supporting high standards of documentation, communication, and patient centred decision making. You will engage fully in education and training activities, both as a learner and as a teacher, and contribute to the development of colleagues within the wider team.A clear commitment to research is essential. The post holder will be expected to participate--and increasingly lead in clinical and translational research in prostate, testis and pelvic/retroperitoneal malignancy, with the goal of achieving national or international presentation and, where possible, publication during the post.You will also contribute actively to regular audit and quality improvement, helping the service evaluate outcomes, refine pathways and maintain excellence in complex cancer care
About us
Working within the Urology team you'll join a focused, high-performing multidisciplinary team delivering specialist care in prostate, pelvic and retroperitoneal malignancy. The culture is collegiate and hands-on. Consultants operate and teach side-by-side, MDT decision-making is rigorous, and trainees are trusted early with close supervision and clear expectations.You'll work day-to-day with expert urological oncology surgeons, anaesthetics, specialist nursing, AHPs, radiology, pathology and oncology colleagues, in a service that values precision, preparation and thoughtful judgement in complex cases. There is a strong work ethic, but also a supportive atmosphere: questions are welcomed, feedback is routine, and development is actively coached--clinically, technically and academically.Research and improvement are part of the rhythm of the week. You'll be encouraged to generate ideas, access mentorship, and turn clinical questions into audits, quality improvement and translational projects with real outputs. Teaching is similarly embedded, with opportunities to learn and to contribute to education across the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The medical establishment provides a wide array of clinical professionals within the team , you will be expected to liaise with a diverse range of surgical colleagues throughout your time here at The Christie The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to clinical areas including wards, surgical clinics, theatres and audit. There is expectation for the undertaking of a research project alongside teaching and educational activities Specialist clinical care for patients across the urology service including (but not limited to) prostate, pelvic and retroperitoneal malignancy, including pre-operative assessment, peri-operative management, and follow-up. High-quality operative contribution to Level II and Level III urological cancer surgery, including increasing responsibility in complex cases as competency develops. Specialist outpatient clinics and diagnostic sessions, contributing to timely assessment, investigation, decision-making and patient-centred planning. Active participation in specialist MDTs, supporting robust clinical decision-making, accurate documentation and coordinated tertiary care. Service administration and pathway support, ensuring safe patient flow, clear communication, and high standards of record keeping. Teaching and training, supporting education of junior colleagues and contributing to a learning culture within the team. Audit, outcomes review and quality improvement, contributing to the ongoing refinement of complex cancer pathways. Clinical and translational research activity, with a clear expectation of progressing work to national/international presentation and, where possible, publication during the post. The Greater Manchester prostate cancer service The complex retroperitoneal and pelvic cancer surgical pathways, including open/robotic retroperitoneal surgery Relevant specialist inpatient and day-case activity linked to operative caseload, peri-operative care and tertiary referrals Administration Maintain clear, timely and accurate clinical documentation, including operative notes, clinic letters and MDT outcomes. Support smooth running of tertiary referral pathways through effective coordination with MDT coordinators, specialist nursing and administrative teams. Contribute to service development tasks as agreed (e.g., pathway refinement, clinic efficiency, theatre productivity, referral triage processes). Ensure communication with referring teams is professional, consistent and clinically robust. Teaching Participate in departmental teaching and skills development sessions. Provide day-to-day supervision and practical teaching to junior doctors and trainees (ward-based, clinic, theatre and MDT learning). Contribute to a supportive training culture where feedback is routine and expectations are clear. Research A clear commitment to research is essential. The post holder will be expected to: Participate in, and increasingly lead, clinical and translational research in penile, testis and retroperitoneal malignancy. Develop research outputs to national/international presentation, and where possible, peer-reviewed publication within the duration of the fellowship. Collaborate with the wider MDT and research infrastructure to identify meaningful clinical questions and deliver impactful projects. Governance, quality and risk management Participate in incident reporting, learning reviews and governance meetings as required. Contribute actively to audit and quality improvement, using outcomes data to refine surgical pathways and maintain excellence in complex care. Maintain high standards in consent, peri-operative safety, infection prevention and clinical risk management. Scope for progression and promotion This post is designed for senior trainees aiming for future leadership in specialist urological oncology. The fellowship offers progression through increasing surgical responsibility, leadership within clinical pathways, and mentored development in service improvement and research outputs. Education and training Close consultant supervision in theatre with structured development and increasing independence. Embedded MDT learning and specialist pathway exposure. Opportunities to contribute to team teaching and broader educational activity within the unit Twice monthly joint oncology/ surgery research meeting Monthly dedicated penile cancer research meeting Mentoring Mentorship is an explicit feature of the role. The post holder will be supported by Consultant supervisors within a collegiate culture, with routine feedback and coaching across clinical, technical and academic domains. Professor N W Clarke Pelvic (including exenteration)/ Retroperitoneal/ Sarcoma surgery Mr V A C Ramani Robotics/ Pelvic/ Retroperitoneal surgery Mr M W Lau Robotics/ Pelvic/ Penile surgery Professor V K Sangar Robotics/ Pelvis (including exenteration)/ Penile / Sarcoma surgery/ Andrology Mr A S Parnham Penile surgery/ Andrology Mr J Oates Pelvic (including exenteration)/ Robotics/ Sarcoma surgery Mr A Gulamhusein Robotics/ Retroperitonea and Testis/ Sarcoma surgery/ Renal/ Adrenal Mr P Christopoulos Penile surgery / Prostate diagnostics/ Andrology Mr T Lee Pelvic (including exenteration) / Retroperitoneal and Testis/ Sarcoma surgery Mr A Sachdeva Robotics/ Prostate 3 Fellows 3 Specialty Doctors (including this post) 2 Deanery approved training posts (shared with Salford Royal Hospital and Manchester Foundation Trust) Continuing Professional Development The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Role Planning
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8 am
WR
WR
Research / Team meeting
Ward
AM
Theatre (Alt weeks)
SPA/
Research
Research
Clinic
Theatre
Theatre
On call Commitments This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The medical establishment provides a wide array of clinical professionals within the team , you will be expected to liaise with a diverse range of surgical colleagues throughout your time here at The Christie The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide senior input to clinical areas including wards, surgical clinics, theatres and audit. There is expectation for the undertaking of a research project alongside teaching and educational activities Specialist clinical care for patients across the urology service including (but not limited to) prostate, pelvic and retroperitoneal malignancy, including pre-operative assessment, peri-operative management, and follow-up. High-quality operative contribution to Level II and Level III urological cancer surgery, including increasing responsibility in complex cases as competency develops. Specialist outpatient clinics and diagnostic sessions, contributing to timely assessment, investigation, decision-making and patient-centred planning. Active participation in specialist MDTs, supporting robust clinical decision-making, accurate documentation and coordinated tertiary care. Service administration and pathway support, ensuring safe patient flow, clear communication, and high standards of record keeping. Teaching and training, supporting education of junior colleagues and contributing to a learning culture within the team. Audit, outcomes review and quality improvement, contributing to the ongoing refinement of complex cancer pathways. Clinical and translational research activity, with a clear expectation of progressing work to national/international presentation and, where possible, publication during the post. The Greater Manchester prostate cancer service The complex retroperitoneal and pelvic cancer surgical pathways, including open/robotic retroperitoneal surgery Relevant specialist inpatient and day-case activity linked to operative caseload, peri-operative care and tertiary referrals Administration Maintain clear, timely and accurate clinical documentation, including operative notes, clinic letters and MDT outcomes. Support smooth running of tertiary referral pathways through effective coordination with MDT coordinators, specialist nursing and administrative teams. Contribute to service development tasks as agreed (e.g., pathway refinement, clinic efficiency, theatre productivity, referral triage processes). Ensure communication with referring teams is professional, consistent and clinically robust. Teaching Participate in departmental teaching and skills development sessions. Provide day-to-day supervision and practical teaching to junior doctors and trainees (ward-based, clinic, theatre and MDT learning). Contribute to a supportive training culture where feedback is routine and expectations are clear. Research A clear commitment to research is essential. The post holder will be expected to: Participate in, and increasingly lead, clinical and translational research in penile, testis and retroperitoneal malignancy. Develop research outputs to national/international presentation, and where possible, peer-reviewed publication within the duration of the fellowship. Collaborate with the wider MDT and research infrastructure to identify meaningful clinical questions and deliver impactful projects. Governance, quality and risk management Participate in incident reporting, learning reviews and governance meetings as required. Contribute actively to audit and quality improvement, using outcomes data to refine surgical pathways and maintain excellence in complex care. Maintain high standards in consent, peri-operative safety, infection prevention and clinical risk management. Scope for progression and promotion This post is designed for senior trainees aiming for future leadership in specialist urological oncology. The fellowship offers progression through increasing surgical responsibility, leadership within clinical pathways, and mentored development in service improvement and research outputs. Education and training Close consultant supervision in theatre with structured development and increasing independence. Embedded MDT learning and specialist pathway exposure. Opportunities to contribute to team teaching and broader educational activity within the unit Twice monthly joint oncology/ surgery research meeting Monthly dedicated penile cancer research meeting Mentoring Mentorship is an explicit feature of the role. The post holder will be supported by Consultant supervisors within a collegiate culture, with routine feedback and coaching across clinical, technical and academic domains. Professor N W Clarke Pelvic (including exenteration)/ Retroperitoneal/ Sarcoma surgery Mr V A C Ramani Robotics/ Pelvic/ Retroperitoneal surgery Mr M W Lau Robotics/ Pelvic/ Penile surgery Professor V K Sangar Robotics/ Pelvis (including exenteration)/ Penile / Sarcoma surgery/ Andrology Mr A S Parnham Penile surgery/ Andrology Mr J Oates Pelvic (including exenteration)/ Robotics/ Sarcoma surgery Mr A Gulamhusein Robotics/ Retroperitonea and Testis/ Sarcoma surgery/ Renal/ Adrenal Mr P Christopoulos Penile surgery / Prostate diagnostics/ Andrology Mr T Lee Pelvic (including exenteration) / Retroperitoneal and Testis/ Sarcoma surgery Mr A Sachdeva Robotics/ Prostate 3 Fellows 3 Specialty Doctors (including this post) 2 Deanery approved training posts (shared with Salford Royal Hospital and Manchester Foundation Trust) Continuing Professional Development The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Role Planning
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8 am
WR
WR
Research / Team meeting
Ward
AM
Theatre (Alt weeks)
SPA/
Research
Research
Clinic
Theatre
Theatre
On call Commitments This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCS (or equivalent)
- GMC registration
- Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)
Research / Publications
Essential
- Extensive evidence of research activity including publications in high impact journals
Experience
Essential
- General Surgical experience with good practical skills (min 1 year)
- Core skills in Urology
- Evidence of commitment to Urological Oncology
- On call experience in Surgery
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research.
- Experience and desire to be involved in teaching and education
- Formal experience in urology at Specialist Trainee level or equivalent (min 4 years)
- Career evidence of a commitment to urological oncology
Desirable
- Involved in teaching and education of medical students
Personal skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate responsibility in leading surgical teams, managing cases and contributing to multidisciplinary decision making.
- Active interest in research and audit (Evidence of completed audit and Publication in peer- reviewed journals)
- Commitment to research alongside clarity of career aims, in particular; reasons for choosing fellowship in complex Urological surgery
- Willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team working across a urological network
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCS (or equivalent)
- GMC registration
- Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)
Research / Publications
Essential
- Extensive evidence of research activity including publications in high impact journals
Experience
Essential
- General Surgical experience with good practical skills (min 1 year)
- Core skills in Urology
- Evidence of commitment to Urological Oncology
- On call experience in Surgery
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research.
- Experience and desire to be involved in teaching and education
- Formal experience in urology at Specialist Trainee level or equivalent (min 4 years)
- Career evidence of a commitment to urological oncology
Desirable
- Involved in teaching and education of medical students
Personal skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate responsibility in leading surgical teams, managing cases and contributing to multidisciplinary decision making.
- Active interest in research and audit (Evidence of completed audit and Publication in peer- reviewed journals)
- Commitment to research alongside clarity of career aims, in particular; reasons for choosing fellowship in complex Urological surgery
- Willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team working across a urological network
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).
