About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Core in Urology with or without Postgraduate Master's Degree at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
There are two posts available:
Post 1 is available to commence from as soon as possible until 02 February 2027.
Post 2 is available to commence from 01 December 2026 until 03 August 2027.
Main duties of the job
The duties of this post includes working within the Department of Urology at Resident Doctor level on a full shift rota (subject to confirmation and change).
Opportunities also exist for assisting in theatre and to be taught to perform minor and intermediate urological procedures. When on-call the post holder will work closely with the on-call Consultant who is freed from all elective activities in order to deal with on-call issues and provide on the job teaching.
In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification and have:
Completion of Foundation Competencies. Previous experience of 6 months employed by the NHS. Previous experience in surgery. Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application.
Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
This post may be suitable for those wishing to undertake an "F3" role.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
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.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
This post may be suitable for those wishing to prepare for entry into specialist training at either CT1-2 ST3 level or gain equivalent experience. Previous post holders have successfully entered national training programmes in the UK as well as being successfully matched in the US/Canadian system.
There are a wide range of educational opportunities available including time to attend monthly half day departmental academic meetings, the opportunity to be trained in outpatient and inpatient procedures and to participate in audits and clinical research with the goal of submitting papers for publication.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Shortlistable Essential
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application Completion of Foundation House Officer competencies or equivalent Previous experience in two surgical specialties employed at foundation level or above Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures Minimum of 24 months experience in NHS employed at foundation level or above
Desirable
MRCS or other postgraduate qualification ATLS Presentations/Publications
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrooke's Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)