Job summary
**Post: Clinical Fellow in Urology ST7+ based at Southmead Hospital and Weston General Hospital**
The Bristol Urological Institute wishes to appoint a Clinical Fellow in Urology ST7+, for 12 months.

Candidates should have recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practice. Candidates must currently be working in a UK NHS hospital and have a desire to practice Andrology in the NHS.

Some experience in advanced urological procedures is essential.

Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay any interview expenses in connection with this post.

Main duties of the job
Clinical experience
The successful candidate will be in their final year of training (or equivalent) and have passed FRCS (Urol) or equivalent. Experience of basic urological procedures will be essential for this post such as urethral and suprapubic catheterisation, flexible cystoscopy as well as skills required for CCT e.g. TURP, TURBT and ureteric stenting. Experience of working with older or disabled people will be desirable.

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of ward patients. There is an expectation that the post-holder may be asked to cover the on-call rota where there is a gap.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department.

Research
1/2 day dedicated research session is provided for all fellows/SpRs. There is opportunity for research projects in several clinical areas, best suited to the career progression of the successful applicant.

Teaching
The Bristol Urological Institute has an active teaching programme and Fellows and Registrars are expected to actively participate in this activity. The post holder will be available to undertake teaching sessions for medical students and junior doctors as required. In certain circumstances you may be required to cover a colleague's clinical duties in order that they may deliver teaching sessions.

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.

Details
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 339-ASCR1784-AR
Job locations:
Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS (or equivalent)
• Maintain Full registration with the GMC
• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent Must be a member of Bri sh Associa on of Urological Surgeons (BAUS)
• Completed structured training in urology and wishing to pursue a career in Andrology/Genito urethral surgery in the UK
• Evidence of training progression

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
• Prizes
• ATLS/ALS

Experience
Essential

• Familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices and must be currently working in an UK NHS hospital
• Experience as a specialist registrar or equivalent in urology (5 years at least)
• Skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Desirable

• Experience in benign and malignant penile surgery

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of speciality
• Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
• To have completed an Audit Project

Desirable

• To have completed the audit cycle

Clinical Skills
Essential

• Competent in the management of elective and emergency urology patients
• Competent in core urology procedures (Cystoscopy, TURP, TURBT, Stenting etc)
• Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills

Desirable

• Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership role for ward based emergencies.

Personal Requirements
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives
• Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to organise own learning

Desirable

• Good oral and written presentation skills
• Able to function successfully under pressure

Research/ Publications
Essential

• Demonstrate interest in research

Desirable

• Evidence of contribution to published research

Teaching
Essential

• Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates

Desirable

• Demonstrate experience of case presentation.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Performance & Operations Manager
Imogen Sahni
Imogen.Sahni@nbt.nhs.uk