The job is a full-time post without on-call with an effective start date of February 2026. The job plan will include theatre, outpatient and cystoscopy sessions and participation in MDTs. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in clinical research and in the surgical educational activities at the Christie. We are looking for a candidate with good general surgical experience with core skills in Urology, along with 4 years of full-time post-graduate training, at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme. The candidate should be someone who has evidence of teaching activity over the last 12 months and a desire to be involved in teaching. With previous senior fellow level experience. This post is for 40hours per week assisting in delivery of a high-quality tertiary referral urological cancer service including:o Prostate cancer diagnostics and surgical management (robotic)o Testis cancer (retroperitoneal surgery)o Soft tissue sarcoma (robotic/open surgery)o Penile cancer and andrology (penile prosthesis)
o Renal and Adrenal cancer (robotic/open surgery)
o Late Effects service- surgical management of the complications of cancer, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, including Genito-Urinary reconstructive surgeryo Core urology
o Research
Main duties of the job
This post will provide an excellent opportunity for senior trainees and clinicians to gain experience in a large comprehensive cancer centre. The duties will revolve around support for the North-West penile cancer, complex retroperitoneal and pelvic cancer teams. In addition the post holder will assist our tertiary referral service for prostate diagnostics. The post holder will support the Consultant Urological Surgeons, work alongside other junior doctors and liaise closely with senior medical colleagues. The remainder of the appointee's professional time will be deployed on other clinical duties, administration, and teaching. The candidate will be expected to participate in research with a view to completing a national/international presentation +/- publication during the post.
The role will be responsible for:
o Rotating to Diagnostics Clinicso Be a part of the Team for level II/III Urological Cancer Surgery
o Must Participate in Researcho Pre-operative preparation and post-operative care for patients
o Active participation in regular audit, SMDT and Research meetings
About us
Applications are invited for this post in the department of Uro-Oncological Surgery at the largest single site cancer hospital in Europe. We are looking to recruit a dedicated Uro-Oncology Clinical Fellow Doctor with a view to potential long term commitment. The successful candidate will join a team of Uro-Oncological surgeons and work in the largest cancer hospital in the UK. The department consists of two inpatient wards (38 beds), an Oncology Critical Care Unit, 5 operating theatres, and the Integrated Procedures Unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Urology Team consists of
Prof N W Clarke (Pelvic/Retroperitoneal/Sarcoma surgery)Mr V A C Ramani (Robotics/Pelvic/Retroperitoneal surgery)Mr M W Lau (Robotics/Pelvic/Penile surgery)Prof V K Sangar (Pelvis/Penile surgery/Sarcoma surgery/Andrology)Mr A Parnham (Penile surgery/Andrology)Mr J Oates (Pelvic/Robotics/Retro-peritoneal/Sarcoma surgery)Mr A Gulamhusein (Robotics/Retroperitoneal/Sarcoma surgery)Mr P Christopoulos (Penile Surgery)Mr T Lee (Pelvic surgery/Retro-peritoneal/Sarcoma surgery)Mr A Sachdeva (Robotics/Prostate Cancer/Research)
3 Specialty Doctors (including this post)2 Deanery approved training posts (shared with Salford Royal Hospital and Manchester Foundation Trust)
The appointee will be based at The Christie Hospital and will provide supported work in both ward and outpatient settings, oncological and andrological procedures in theatre, and research.
The post holder will support the Consultant Urological Surgeons, work alongside resident doctors and liaise closely with senior medical colleagues. The appointees professional time will be deployed flexibly in appropriate areas: clinical duties, administration, teaching, research, clinical audit etc. Detailed elements of the job plan arrangements are to be agreed with the successful applicant when in post.
Continuing Professional DevelopmentThe Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
Role PlanningProvisional Job Plan for illustrative purposes
Daily ward rounds 8-9amWeek 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8 am
WR
WR
Research / Team meeting
Ward
AM
Admin
SPA/
Research
Clinic (outreach)
See below
Theatre(VKS/ASP)
Diagnostics/Research
Lunch
MDT
PM
Theatre (outreach)
See below/Team work/ Research
On call Commitments
This role does not require participation in the on-call rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Desirable
- FRCS (Gen Surg) or its equivalent
Research / Publications
Essential
- Evidence of clinical research / audit
Desirable
- Desire to participate in research
Experience
Essential
- General Surgical experience with good practical skills (min 1 year)
- Experience in Urology (min 2 years)
- Career evidence of a commitment to the specialty
- On call experience in Surgery
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research.
- Experience and desire to be involved in teaching and education
Desirable
- Experience in surgical oncology
- Evidence of active participation in clinical research/ audit
- Interest in teaching non- medical staff
Personal skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate responsibility in leading surgical teams, managing cases and contributing to multidisciplinary decision making.
- Active interest in research and audit (Evidence of completed audit and Publication in peer- reviewed journals)
- Commitment to research alongside clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship in complex colorectal surgery
Desirable
- Awareness of specific needs of patients and carers, issues relating to service provision for cancer patients in hospital and the community
- Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals
- A track record of taking ownership of clinical outcomes and professional development,
- Recognition of the importance of MDT processes and engagement with multispecialty working
- Awareness of overcoming challenges, maintaining momentum, and demonstrating perseverance in demanding clinical environments
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