Clinical Fellow in Andrology

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The closing date is 18 May 2025

We are looking to recruit 2 highly motivated and dedicated Clinical Fellows for 12 months from October 2025 in the Andrology department. We would be happy to consider anyone who can start earlier than October 2025 also.

The consultants and their specialties are:

The clinical fellows will gain experience of both first time and revision implants, Nesbit and grafting for Peyronie's disease, surgical sperm retrieval, microsurgery and surgical treatment for penile cancer lymphadenectomy. The Andrology department is also a centre for penile and testicular cancer and so fellows will gain experience in the management of penile and testicular cancer and surgical procedures.

Research is encouraged.

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

Main duties of the job

o The Clinical Fellow will have primary charge of all patients admitted to the service and the day to day care of the patients.

o 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.

o 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.

o There will be opportunities to observe, assist and operate in theatre as directed by the consultant.

o Prescribe drugs and diets for both inpatients and outpatients.

o 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.

o The Clinical Fellow will also be expected to take part in and present audit and research projects.

o The Clinical Fellow will also be expected to take part in teaching other staff, and undergraduate and postgraduate students.

About us

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.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

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Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications

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

Experience

• Completion of core surgical training
• Substantive experience as a Specialist Registrar in Urology.
• Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
• Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of it's 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
• 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

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street (formerly the Heart Hospital)

£70,425 a yearPer annum + London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6252

Job locations

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street (formerly the Heart Hospital)