Senior Clinical Fellow in Andrology (post CCT)

Senior Clinical Fellow in Andrology (post CCT)

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5a (MT05)

Main area Urology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5a (MT05) Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Limited funding) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (Please see attached Job Description for out-of-hours commitment.) Job ref 309-UCLH-8313186

Site University College London Hospitals Town London Salary £76,582 per annum + London Weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 11/10/2026 23:59

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We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and dedicated Clinical Fellow for 12 months from October 2026 in the Andrology department. The successful candidate will be a senior fellow with previous experience in urology and andrology.

The consultants and their specialties are:

• Mr Lee– Phalloplasty, reconstruction & general andrology
• Miss Li – General andrology & reconstruction
• Mr Paul Hadway – Genital Oncology
• Mr Raj Nigam – Genital Oncology
• Mr Rowland Rees – General Andrology and Genital Oncology
• Mr Varun Sahdev – General Andrology and Genital Oncology

The clinical fellows will gain experience of both primary and revision penile prostheses, plication and grafting for Peyronie’s disease, surgical sperm retrieval, microsurgery and surgical treatment for penile cancer and testicular cancer. The Andrology department is a supraregional centre for penile and testicular cancer and the successful candidate will gain experience in the surgical management of these cancers.

Main duties of the job

• The Clinical Fellow will have primary charge of all patients admitted to the service and the day to day care of the patients.
• The Clinical Fellow will attend ward rounds with the Consultants and will be expected to visit each of their Firm’s patients on a daily basis, assisting the ward-duty Trust Doctor.
• There are regular clinics at which the Clinical Fellow will have the opportunity to see new patients, patients recently discharged from the ward and also patients who are under ongoing follow up.
• There will be opportunities to observe, assist and operate in theatre as directed by the consultant.
• Prescribe drugs and diets for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Urology admissions frequently arise from trauma and the Clinical Fellow will be expected to liaise closely with the full range of multi-disciplinary teams involved in their care. Attendance and support for the weekly multi-disciplinary team meeting will be a requirement of the role.
• The Clinical Fellow will also be expected to take part in and present audit and research projects.
• The Clinical Fellow will also be expected to take part in teaching other staff, and undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

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• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Research is encouraged with an expectation to develop projects and undertake audits.

The post holders will undertake theatre lists, clinics and other clinical activities under the supervision of the Consultant. The post holder will lead on the safe and effective management of inpatients and undertake on-call for the department as required.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

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Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and holds a current licence to practise

Experience

• Completion of core surgical training Substantive experience as a Specialist Registrar in Urology – post CCT level
• Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication
• Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims and objectives
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context

Skills and Abilities

• Management of urological emergencies

Communication

• Excellent written and spoken English Communicate in an empathetic and comprehensible way to patients
• Ability to act as a consistent reference point in a team and to take a leadership role where needed
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibilities as appropriate and to supervise staff

Personal and People Development

• Participates in teaching and instruction to junior staff
• Leads own career development

Specific Requirements

• Willing and able to participate in the departmental on-call rota
• Able to work flexibly to meet service needs, including working until 7pm on a regular basis Fit to perform the full duties of the post, as determined through Occupational Health, with reasonable adjustments provided wherever possible

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

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