The closing date is 16 June 2026
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+/Senior) in Urology (Kidney Cancer) to commence from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027 at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The purpose of the post is to provide urological training and competencies in the surgical management of kidney cancer, experience in subspecialist clinics, and engagement in high-impact translational research.
The Urology department consists of 18 urology consultants, including 5 academic consultants. The department centralises provision of urological oncology care including bladder, prostate, kidney and testicular cancers to a large part of the East Anglian Region in addition to fulfilling its District Hospital functions.
The post-holder will participate in a middle grade, non-resident 1 in 9 on call rota.
In addition, the role is based at Addenbrookes Hospital, one of the highest volume kidney cancer surgical centres in the UK, with expertise in the management of small renal masses with robotic partial nephrectomies, larger tumours through laparoscopic and open radical nephrectomies, and locally advanced disease such as IVC Thrombectomy. Close interdisciplinary teamwork occurs between Surgery, Oncology, Radiology, Clinical Genetics and Histopathology. Research is embedded within the patient pathway, with the majority of patients involved in biobanking, surgical, neo-adjuvant or adjuvant trials, and outputs from these trials are frequently presented in high‑impact journals and international conferences.
Please refer to the attached Job description and Person specification for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification and have;
Completed a minimum of core surgical training in the UK or equivalent.
Demonstrated a keen interest in clinical or translational research.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.
This post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
£54,499 to £78,504.23 per annum pro rata.