Job summary
Post available across MSE
Here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust we are looking to recruit a Clinical Fellow (Foundation Year ST3+ Level) in the department of Urology at our Southend Hospital site.
Southend University Hospital successfully bid for the Urology Specialist Cancer Centre in 2016, meaning that the Trust provides specialised surgery for patients across Essex with prostate, bladder and kidney cancer.
Centralising this specialist urological cancer surgery brings together clinical experts to share experience and further develop the service for the benefit of our patients.
This post will be due to commence as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The specialist surgeons and nurse specialists are supported by a network of clinical and administrative staff, both at Southend and across Essex, providing multi-disciplinary care and guiding patients through their complex pathways. Joining this expanding team will provide invaluable experience within the field of complex urological cancers in addition to offering high quality multi-disciplinary team working.
The Trust now has access to provide Robotic Surgery which will enhance our service even further.
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: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £45,715 to £69,976 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) for Part Time
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 24 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-MS-SUR-SO-8452
Job locations: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to ensure adequate support is given to the Urology Team in all aspects of the service. You will assist the Consultant Surgeons in the provision of Urological Services including:
- Clinics - You will support new and follow-up urology clinics
- Theatres - You will have the opportunity to participate and be trained in a wide range of major urological procedures appropriate to their level of training
- Ward duties - You will undertake daily ward rounds supporting the existing team of junior doctors and consultants
- Academic/Research - The incumbent is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research, audit, quality improvement projects and teaching as well as lead research projects under the supervision of Consultants.
- On-Call - This post will participate in a urology middle grade on-call rota.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- MRCS or Equivalent
- Full registration and a license to practice with General Medical council
- Previous experience at SpR (ie ST3-ST8) or equivalent level
Desirable
- Past experience with service improvements and contributing to AUDITs.
- Past experience within Urology
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team with appropriate inter personal skills for effective team working
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Assistant service manager, Lillie Bonham, Lillie.bonham@nhs.net, 03004430002
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