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Job summary

Main area
Urology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (N/A)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
265-7385638-SUR-B
Employer
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Northampton General Hospital
Town
Northampton
Salary
£65,048 Per annum / Pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

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Urology Research Fellow

NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow

Job overview

An exciting opportunity is available thanks to a successful prostate cancer fundraising campaign! This is an externally funded position, with full-time, fixed-term appointment for 6 months starting in January 2026.

Main duties of the job

The post combines clinical responsibilities with dedicated protected time for research. The unit currently participates in several national clinical trials, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in patient recruitment for these studies, if interested. While some theatre exposure will be available, the post is particularly well-suited to candidates with an interest in audit, quality improvement, and research.

Working for our organisation

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential. 

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups.  We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. 

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Research Component
The postholder will have protected time to:

  • Contribute to ongoing research projects
  • Actively participate in departmental audits
  • Support and teach Foundation School trainees and medical students attached to the department
  • Assist registrars and fellows in organizing and delivering a teaching rota for junior doctors and students
  • Be involved in recruitment for national clinical trials

 

Clinical Responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to:

  • Undertake three clinical sessions per week focused on robotic surgery and prostate cancer care
  • Doing ward rounds for postoperative patients
  • Running Specialist Urology clinic and multi-disciplinary meetings

 

Candidate Requirements
The position is ideal for candidates who:

  • Have a minimum of six months of Urology experience
  • Have completed training in Urology
  • Are keen on developing their research skills

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Taking on a lead role in planning, projecting, conducting, and publishing of several research projects relevant to the service.

Working with Consultants and resident doctors as part of a team to deliver the service.

Participate in Specialist Urology Clinics and MDT clinics.

Participating in Robotic Upper Tract and Pelvic theatre lists including post-operative cover. 

Organizing operative lists on a weekly basis.

Ensuring up-to-date and accurate administrative and medical records as required.

Supervision and teaching of junior doctors and nurses as required.

Person specification

Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Organisational Skills
  • Team Player
  • Pursuing a career in Urology

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Has experience of urology as a post graduate
Desirable criteria
  • Proficient in core urology practice
  • Publications in recognised (speciality) journals

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Leadership skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Communication skills

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Possession of MRCS
  • Full registration with GMC
  • NHS experience
Desirable criteria
  • Possession of FRCS (Urol) / FEBU
  • Possession of MD, PhD or other higher degree

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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
Carlo Bravi
Job title
Consultant Urologist
Email address
[email protected]
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