Job summary
Here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust we have a vacancy for an additional Clinical Fellows (ST3+ Level) in our Urology departments at our Broomfield site.
Southend University Hospital successfully bid for the Urology Specialist Cancer Centre in 2016, meaning that the our 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.
Main duties of the job
In your role you will assist the Consultant Surgeons in the provision of Urological Services including:
ClinicsYou will support new and follow-up urology clinics. This includes diagnostic and surveillance outpatient flexible cystoscopy clinics.
TheatresOpportunities to participate and be trained in a wide range of major urological procedures appropriate to their level of training, including transperineal prostate biopsy, endoscopic lower tract procedures for bladder cancer, Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate, ureteroscopic stone surgery and procedures for female incontinence as well as specialised and non-specialised urological cancer work including radical cystectomy surgery, RALP (Da Vinci robot) and partial nephrectomies.
Operative exposure also includes multispecialty procedures for pelvic exenteration involving colorectal, urology, gynaecology and plastic surgery.
Ward dutiesYou will undertake daily ward rounds supporting the existing team of junior doctors and consultants.
Academic/ResearchThe 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 the Consultants.
On-CallThis post will participate in a urology middle grade on-call rota.
OtherAttendance at multi-disciplinary meetings.
Details
- Date posted: 13 October 2026
- Closing date: 19 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Band: Doctor - other
- Salary: £45,715 to £69,976 a year Per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 390-MS-SUR-SO-8461
- Job locations: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Southend, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full Registration and a license to practice with the General Medical Council.
- MRCS or Equivalent
Desirable
- FRCS or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience at SpR (ie ST3-ST8) or equivalent level in Urology
- 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.
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest.
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Employer details
- Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Southend, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk