(**) Senior Clinical Fellow (ST5+) - Urology

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

(**) Senior Clinical Fellow (ST5+) - Urology

The closing date is 02 November 2026

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Job summary

This advert is for two fellowship posts in Urology at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based at Southend Hospital:

o 1 x Clinical Fellow in Core Urologyo 1 x Senior Urology Pelvic Fellows with exposure to robotic and open surgery

Clinical activities are based at Southend Hospital, the designated Urology Cancer Centre for the Mid and South Essex (MSE) network.

The posts are open to candidates at ST5+ level and are suitable for those who have completed, or are in the final stages of, specialist training in urology. The Senior Urology Pelvic Fellow posts are ideally suited to candidates who have recently obtained, or are approaching, CCT and FRCS (Urol), although applications from suitably experienced senior trainees are also welcomed.

These fellowships provide focused subspecialty development in pelvic oncology, robotic surgery and advanced urological procedures, with opportunities to enhance operative experience, clinical decision-making, research involvement and clinical governance skills.

Southend is the regional Urology Cancer Centre for the MSE and extended Colchester networks, serving a population of over 1.4 million people. The pelvic oncology service delivers high-volume robotic and open surgery, performing more than 400 robotic radical prostatectomies and over 100 radical cystectomies annually, offering excellent exposure to complex pelvic oncological surgery within a supportive training environment.

Main duties of the job

ClinicsThe post holder will support new and follow-up urology clinics, including diagnostic, cancer and 2WW/USC pathways. Senior Urology Pelvic Fellows will have additional exposure to specialist pelvic oncology clinics and the management of patients undergoing robotic and open surgery for prostate and bladder cancer.

TheatresClinical Fellow in Core Urology: Participation in a broad range of general urology operating lists, including endourology, emergency urology, diagnostic procedures, benign surgery and general urological procedures. Opportunities for exposure to robotic and pelvic oncology surgery may be available.

Senior Urology Pelvic Fellow: Attached to the pelvic oncology service with extensive exposure to robotic and open pelvic surgery, including robotic radical prostatectomy, radical cystectomy, pelvic oncology and reconstructive procedures. Training will be provided at both the bedside and robotic console. The unit performs over 400 robotic radical prostatectomies and more than 100 radical cystectomies annually.

Ward DutiesParticipation in ward rounds, peri-operative care and inpatient management with consultant support.

Academic/ResearchInvolvement in research, audit, quality improvement projects and teaching is encouraged. Opportunities exist for collaborative research through the Trust's links with Anglia Ruskin University.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year

Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-SUR-SO-8915

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCS Part 1 and Part 2
• Full GMC Registration
• ST5+ or equivalent level of training in Urology

Desirable

• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent CCT in Urology or equivalent
• Higher Degree (MD / PhD) ST7+

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• ST7+ experience in Urology
• Proven middle-grade experience in Urology
• Operative experience in renal surgery (open and/or robotic)
• Exposure to oncological urology

Desirable

• ST7+ experience in urology
• Prior robotic console experience
• Experience in complex renal oncology including IVC tumour thrombectomy
• Undertaken research in relevant field

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCS Part 1 and Part 2
• Full GMC Registration
• ST5+ or equivalent level of training in Urology

Desirable

• FRCS (Urol) or equivalent CCT in Urology or equivalent
• Higher Degree (MD / PhD) ST7+

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• ST7+ experience in Urology
• Proven middle-grade experience in Urology
• Operative experience in renal surgery (open and/or robotic)
• Exposure to oncological urology

Desirable

• ST7+ experience in urology
• Prior robotic console experience
• Experience in complex renal oncology including IVC tumour thrombectomy
• Undertaken research in relevant field

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Service Manager

Lillie Bonham

[email protected]

07922275552

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year

Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-SUR-SO-8915

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

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