Senior Clinical Fellow in Pelvic Uro-Oncology
MN37
Main area Urology Grade MN37 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Commence in October 2026) Hours Full time – 40 hours per week Job ref 290-TDPB-038-B
Site Charing Cross Hospital Town London Salary £45,715 to £69,976 pa + £2162 Lndn Weighting Allowance + 1 C band Closing 05/08/2026 23:59
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
Imperial College Health NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for applicants to apply the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Pelvic Uro-Oncology. This Fellowship will be for a fixed term period of 12 months to commence in October 2026. There will be an opportunity to extend the fellowship for a second year for candidates who demonstrate satisfactory progress and are a strong fit within the department.
The fellowship represents an excellent opportunity for a senior trainee who wishes a to embark on a career in robotic pelvic surgery.
The post is based in the Imperial College Urology Department at the Charing Cross Hospital, one of the high volume pelvic cancer units in the UK. The Fellowship will involve exposure to all elements of pelvic cancer management including clinic, MDT and substantial operative experience. The pelvic oncology team undertake close to 120 cases per year ranging from cystectomy, pelvic exenteration, complex reconstruction, nephroureterectomy and prostatectomy.
For further details please contact:
Thusara Manimaran, Urology Business Manager, Thusara.manimaran@nhs.net
To gain clinical information about the spec of the role, please contact Ms Eva Bolton, eva.bolton@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will form an integral part of the urology team focused on the management of pelvic cancer. Surgical experience will include exposure to:
- Robot-assisted radical cystectomywith intracorporeal urinary diversion (ileal conduit and orthotopic neobladder)
- Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, including complex and salvage cases
- Robotic and open nephroureterectomyfor upper tract urothelial carcinoma
- Complex reconstructive surgery, including continent diversion and ureteral reconstruction
- Collaboration with colorectal and gynaecology in benign and malignant complex cases including pelvic exenteration
In addition, the post holder will be expected to;
- Attend he specialist urothelial oncology MDT and participation in post-MDT decision‑making clinics.
- Have active management of patient pathways from diagnosis through treatment and surveillance, including regular outpatient clinic
- Have the opportunity to complete at least 1 research project and write a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication.
- During a 12‑month period the appointee will also have exposure to the urological on call rota where they can expect to see all common urological oncology problems and pathologies.
- We welcome applications from surgeons who have completed (or are within six months of completing) higher surgical training in urology (post CCT), or who hold an equivalent international qualification.
Working for our organisation
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Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
W e are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- The post holder will provide high quality care to patients in urology.
- The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration.
- To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
- To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities.
- To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
- To take an active role in managing patient pathways in their respective area.
- To undertake administrative duties associated with their patients in line with departmental guidelines.
- To support with the training of junior specialist trainees and other junior doctors in the Urology department.
- To oversee the appropriate booking of urothelial cancer theatre lists.
- To demonstrate excellent leadership skills within the wider urology team.
- To work collaboratively with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.
- Adhere to Trust / departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Person specification
Qualifications
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- MRCS or equivalent
- FRCS in Urology (or equivalent)
- Higher degree relevant to Urology
Language
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Academic Achievements including Research/Publications
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research.
- Evidence of previous presentations and publications
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/post graduates and junior medical staff
Audit
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
Clinical Skills
- Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- Knowing when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows excellent aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in the various different clinical settings required in the job.
- Evidence of accuracy, care and timely recording of all necessary clinical data, both written and electronic.
Relevant Experience in Specialty/Sub Specialty
- Experience in Urology and subspeciality experience in urological cancer.
- Evidence of competence and experience of appropriate independent decision‑making outof‑hours (when not directly supervised).
Right to work
If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration – GOV.UK
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Vacancy Closing Date
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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