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Job summary

Main area
Urology with a specialist interest in Gender Affirmation Surgery
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
40 hours per week (This is a full-time post and includes participation in the rota, with weekend working based on service needs 3 Saturdays per month on rotation with other fellows and a 1:5 on-call commitment Non-Resident)
Job ref
289-SC-329
Employer
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Town
Chelsea
Salary
£44,170 - £67,610 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

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Senior Clinical Fellow in Urology and Gender Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Job overview

The successful candidate will join this national service to help deliver world class urological surgical care to patients having gender affirming surgery. Candidates must be committed to the delivery of trans-inclusive care and be sensitive to the unique needs of this patient group. The successful candidate will be involved in the preoperative and postoperative care of this patient group, as well as the surgery itself. They will be expected to substantially contribute to the development of the service, and audit/research within the programme.

Main duties of the job

  • Attend outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures and theatre lists to support the service
  • Attendance at Gender Surgery MDT meetings
  • Participation in audit and governance activities of the service
  • Ensure compliance with national commissioning standards and waiting time targets
  • Support subspecialisation in the department by appropriate cross referral to colleagues
  • Provide advice and support to patients presenting to the Trust as emergencies with complications of gender surgery or requiring the expertise of a surgeon skilled in this field
  • Contribute to the care of gender surgery inpatients
  • Engage in the education of other junior doctors, nursing staff and other colleagues

Working for our organisation

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will be required work with the Gender Affirmation Surgery team to work closely with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team.  They will be required to participate in audit, research and management of the service.  

Daytime activities (0800-1700) will be determined by the Gender Affirmation Surgery (GAS) clinical lead and will include operating theatres, outpatient clinics and inpatient duties. The post-holder will work under the guidance of the Urology consultants in the GAS team and will provide leadership and guidance to the training doctors on and ward nurses along the GAS pathways.

The post holder will work within their competence and it is expected that they will continue to develop their professional expertise in general urology by continued professional development including personal study, attendance at courses and seminars. The post holder will take part in audit and will be a constituent member of the Gender Surgery MDT. The post holder will take part in clinical governance activities within the Trust and will have an annual appraisal.

The post holder should possess a recognised medical degree and MRCS/ FRCS and will be experienced in urology, both in outpatient assessment of patients and operatively including endoscopic procedures and have a demonstrated interest in gender surgery.

Person specification

Application Essential

Essential criteria
  • Full Registration with the GMC
  • Substantial Urology surgery experience- recognised skill/ability to lead, decide and operate independently
  • Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice
  • Awareness of transgender health issues and sensitivities of the role
  • Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
  • Experience in leading impactful change projects and quality improvement programmes

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDWe are a Living Wage EmployerCapital Nurse, LondonHealthy Workplace - Commitment 2018Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoTimewise helps businesses to attract and develop the best talent through flexible working.No smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into health

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amir Sadiq
Job title
junior service manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07876471988
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