Clinical Fellow - Urology
The closing date is 21 May 2026
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for two Clinical Fellow positions in Urology based at Cheltenham General Hospital with the availability of day case surgery at Stroud General Hospital and elective paediatric urology at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. These posts commence on Wednesday 5th August 2026 for a period of 12 months until Tuesday 3rd August 2027. The post involves predominately clinical activities including outpatient clinics and diagnostics, ward work and adult and paediatric urology theatre sessions, along with participation in national trials plus supervised on‑calls at middle‑grade level.
Main duties of the job
This post is aimed at candidates completing core training, who have passed MRCS part 2 and are looking to gain greater exposure to Urology prior to applying for specialist training in Urology. We are looking for enthusiastic trainees to join a team which has an excellent reputation for training, those who are keen to learn and participate in quality improvement.
We aim to ensure you are trained to be able to cover urological emergencies at middle‑grade level and aim for competence in emergency procedures prior to completion of the post, for example, suprapubic catheter insertion, stent insertion, bladder washouts on the ward and in theatre, testicular exploration to exclude torsion and rigid cystoscopic procedures. You will be fully supervised until considered competent.
We will train you to become competent at flexible cystoscopy and other diagnostics. You will help cover diagnostic clinics predominately with patients presenting with haematuria and other 2WW referral conditions.
You will have weekly access to urology theatre lists which will include day case surgery, paediatric urology and inpatient theatre lists. You will be exposed to robotic, laparoscopic and open procedures.
About us
The Urology Service is predominantly based at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH). Outpatient and day case surgery are offered at Cheltenham General Hospital and Stroud General Hospital. Outpatient services are also provided at Cirencester. Paediatric Urology is provided at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Urological in‑patient and specialist day care are provided on dedicated wards at CGH (Tivoli and Chedworth wards). In addition to General Urological services, the Consultant team offers the following:
* Uro‑oncology Surgery including robotic prostatic, bladder and renal surgery (including partial nephrectomy and pyeloplasty)
* Laparoscopic Surgery
* Endo‑urology Surgery
* Paediatric urology Surgery
* Minimally invasive treatments for bladder outflow obstruction (Aquablation, Urolift)
Trainees:
* 3 WTE ST trainees on the South West Regional Training scheme
* 2 WTE CT trainees on the Severn Deanery core surgical training scheme
* 3 WTE F1 trainees
* 3 WTE Clinical/Research Fellows
Advanced nursing roles:
* 7 Advanced Nurse Practitioners
* 7 Cancer Nurse Specialists
The Urology deputy general manager is Sarah White.
Job responsibilities
The post covers ward duties in the form of a daily ward round in conjunction with registrar and CT colleagues, and supported by the on‑call consultant. The post will have elective duties in outpatients and theatre consistent with the interests of the department providing a broad training in general and specialist urology. The appointees will also be involved in the recruitment and follow‑up of all subjects for the departmental research trials.
The appointee will be expected to be resident on call in the hospital from 8am to 8pm and non‑resident from 8pm to 8am on a 7‑person middle‑grade on‑call rota covering Urology only. Prospective cover for colleagues is expected but all junior staff are specifically asked not to take leave which includes a weekend on call.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation training competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice.
* Minimum 4 years postgraduate medical experience (full time equivalent)
* MRCS
* CRISP course
* ATLS course
* MSc
Achievements
* Prizes at International conference
Experience
* Minimum 4 years postgraduate medical experience (full time equivalent), including at least 2 years in Urology. Equivalent service and competencies acceptable.
* Rota Co‑ordination
* Experience in presenting Regionally and Internationally in Urology
* Previous work experience in UK Relevant experience in other specialties complementary to Urology
* Extensive 1 year+ rotation co‑ordinator
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.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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