Job summary The post holder will spend one year in each trust starting at the Gloucestershire NHS Foundation (Cheltenham) Trust rotating through Great Western Hospital NHS Trust (Swindon), Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust, North Bristol NHS Trust. The order of the rotation will be confirmed on appointment.This post does not have Royal College approval for training.The posts are educationally sound and well supported, with excellent opportunities for professional development towards application onto the GMC Specialist Register in Urology. We will follow the current training requirements to support the postholder in achieving the knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the high-level learning outcomes of the GMC-approved Urology Curriculum.This evidence is collected in the same way as a trainee with a NTN, submitting assessments, reflections and feedback in line with the 2021 urology curriculum, using the ISCP platform, under the guidance of educational supervisors. Post holders would be expected to provide an out of hours service commitment, working alongside doctors in training with the same level of supervision.Whereas this is not an HEE recognised training post, the development of this post is supported by the training programme director for Urology in the South West, who will be able to advise within the post. Main duties of the job The clinical fellow and registrar timetables are planned 8 weeks in advance with plenty of opportunitiesto attend clinics and theatres for their educational needs. Timetable includes:Daily ward rounds with on call consultant.Admitting acute patients when on-call (1:6)1-2 outpatient clinics per week (Management and Diagnostic Clinics)Flexible cystoscopy lists /- Local anaesthetic precision point prostate biopsy lists (training will be provided if required) Regular theatre exposure 1-2 days per week.Providing cover for colleagues in emergency and unforeseen situations.Providing supervision and teaching of peers and junior colleaguesParticipation at teaching and regular clinical meetings held within the hospitalAs a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. About us The Urology service in Gloucestershire is a large and busy department. The service is predominantly based at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH). Outpatient services and day case surgery are offered at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Stroud, Tewkesbury and Cirencester.Urological in-patient care is provided on a dedicated ward at Cheltenham General Hospital (Tivoli) and the department have their own specialised theatres.A specialist Multidisciplinary Assessment and Diagnostic clinic (MAD) runs twice a week at CGH. This is a one-stop clinic which is intended to provide all newly referred patients with an initial assessment and diagnostic tests during the course of single visit.We have both an Xi dual console with TRUMP table and X davinci robots, in addition we have state of the art Olympus and Storz urological equipment, all of which has been upgraded in the last 18 months. A fixed site lithotripter has recently been funded.A dedicated urological outpatient facility is planned. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 318-25-UroCESER Job locations Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will spend one year in each trust starting at the Gloucestershire NHS Foundation (Cheltenham) Trust rotating through Great Western Hospital NHS Trust (Swindon), Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust, North Bristol NHS Trust. The order of the rotation will be confirmed on appointment.This post does not have Royal College approval for training.The posts are educationally sound and well supported, with excellent opportunities for professional development towards application onto the GMC Specialist Register in Urology. We will follow the current training requirements to support the postholder in achieving the knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the high-level learning outcomes of the GMC-approved Urology Curriculum.This evidence is collected in the same way as a trainee with a NTN, submitting assessments, reflections and feedback in line with the 2021 urology curriculum, using the ISCP platform, under the guidance of educational supervisors. Post holders would be expected to provide an out of hours service commitment, working alongside doctors in training with the same level of supervision.Whereas this is not an HEE recognised training post, the development of this post is supported by the training programme director for Urology in the South West, who will be able to advise within the post. The clinical fellow and registrar timetables are planned 8 weeks in advance with plenty of opportunitiesto attend clinics and theatres for their educational needs. Timetable includes:Daily ward rounds with on call consultant.Admitting acute patients when on-call (1:6)1-2 outpatient clinics per week (Management and Diagnostic Clinics)Flexible cystoscopy lists /- Local anaesthetic precision point prostate biopsy lists (training will be provided if required) Regular theatre exposure 1-2 days per week.Providing cover for colleagues in emergency and unforeseen situations.Providing supervision and teaching of peers and junior colleaguesParticipation at teaching and regular clinical meetings held within the hospitalAs a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will spend one year in each trust starting at the Gloucestershire NHS Foundation (Cheltenham) Trust rotating through Great Western Hospital NHS Trust (Swindon), Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust, North Bristol NHS Trust. The order of the rotation will be confirmed on appointment.This post does not have Royal College approval for training.The posts are educationally sound and well supported, with excellent opportunities for professional development towards application onto the GMC Specialist Register in Urology. We will follow the current training requirements to support the postholder in achieving the knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the high-level learning outcomes of the GMC-approved Urology Curriculum.This evidence is collected in the same way as a trainee with a NTN, submitting assessments, reflections and feedback in line with the 2021 urology curriculum, using the ISCP platform, under the guidance of educational supervisors. Post holders would be expected to provide an out of hours service commitment, working alongside doctors in training with the same level of supervision.Whereas this is not an HEE recognised training post, the development of this post is supported by the training programme director for Urology in the South West, who will be able to advise within the post. The clinical fellow and registrar timetables are planned 8 weeks in advance with plenty of opportunitiesto attend clinics and theatres for their educational needs. Timetable includes:Daily ward rounds with on call consultant.Admitting acute patients when on-call (1:6)1-2 outpatient clinics per week (Management and Diagnostic Clinics)Flexible cystoscopy lists /- Local anaesthetic precision point prostate biopsy lists (training will be provided if required) Regular theatre exposure 1-2 days per week.Providing cover for colleagues in emergency and unforeseen situations.Providing supervision and teaching of peers and junior colleaguesParticipation at teaching and regular clinical meetings held within the hospitalAs a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Primary medical degree Full General Medical Council registration. MRCS or Equivalent Experience Essential Prior experience of ward-work within the NHS An interest in urology Minimum 2 Years prior experience of urology registrar level working in the UK Must have completed Core Training or equivalent Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience Essential A basic understanding of urological pathology and surgery Ability to perform basic urological emergency procedures including scrotal exploration, ureteric stent insertion, cystoscopy Time management Managing an inpatient work list Person Specification Qualifications Essential Primary medical degree Full General Medical Council registration. MRCS or Equivalent Experience Essential Prior experience of ward-work within the NHS An interest in urology Minimum 2 Years prior experience of urology registrar level working in the UK Must have completed Core Training or equivalent Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience Essential A basic understanding of urological pathology and surgery Ability to perform basic urological emergency procedures including scrotal exploration, ureteric stent insertion, cystoscopy Time management Managing an inpatient work list 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). 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. 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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)