Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Urology: Sponsorship Available

Barts Health NHS Trust

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated ST3+ level Urology trainee or equivalent overseas-trained urologist to join a high-volume tertiary Urology Unit at The Royal London Hospital. The post is designed to provide advanced clinical and operative experience in Robotic Urology, Upper Tract Surgery, Endourology and minimally invasive techniques while contributing to a busy emergency and elective urology service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with nationally recognised consultants in robotic and upper tract surgery and will gain structured exposure to robotic-assisted pyeloplasty, partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, nephroureterectomy and reconstructive procedures using the Da Vinci Xi robotic platform.

The fellowship offers opportunities to develop operative autonomy, participate in multidisciplinary cancer care, undertake clinical research, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and gain experience in leadership, education and service development.

The post is initially for 12 months with the possibility of extension to 24 months by mutual agreement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) recognised by the GMC
  • Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
  • MRCS or equivalent postgraduate surgical qualification

Desirable

  • FRCS (Urol) or equivalent recognised urological qualification
  • Higher degree (MD, MSc, MRes, PhD or equivalent)
  • Completion of Advanced Urology Training Modules

Experience

Essential

  • ST3+ level competency in Urology or equivalent overseas experience
  • Demonstrable experience in emergency and elective urological practice
  • Competence in the assessment and management of acute urological emergencies
  • Experience managing critically ill surgical patients
  • Fully competent in general urology procedures and perioperative care
  • Experience assisting with laparoscopic and/or robotic surgery
  • Experience in endourological procedures including ureteric stenting, ureteroscopy and stone management
  • Evidence of safe and effective clinical decision-making

Desirable

  • Fellowship-level experience in Endourology, Robotics or Laparoscopy
  • Experience as robotic bedside assistant
  • Console experience using the Da Vinci robotic platform
  • Experience managing renal cancer, upper tract cancer or complex stone pathways
  • Experience coordinating specialist referral pathways

Knowledge

Essential

  • Sound theoretical knowledge of urology and general surgery
  • Understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality improvement methodologies
  • Understanding of NHS structures, patient safety and risk management principles
  • Knowledge of current urological guidelines and evidence-based practice

Desirable

  • Completion of recognised laparoscopic or robotic surgery courses
  • Knowledge of enhanced recovery pathways
  • Understanding of cancer waitingtime targets and elective recovery programs

Skills and Operative Skills

Essential

  • Competence in common urological procedures including flexible cystoscopy, suprapubic catheterisation, ureteric stenting and scrotal surgery
  • Ability to independently assess and prioritise emergency referrals
  • Ability to manage elective and emergency operating lists under consultant supervision

Desirable

  • Experience performing laparoscopic procedures
  • Robotic bedside assistant certification
  • Experience in robotic console training
  • Experience in PCNL, laser stone surgery and advanced endourology

Research, Audit and Teaching

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement projects
  • Commitment to teaching and professional development

Desirable

  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Presentations at regional, national or international meetings
  • Participation in research projects

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Professional, reliable and patient-centred approach
  • Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Willingness to participate in cross-site working and on-call commitments

Desirable

  • Demonstrates leadership in service development or innovation initiatives

Other

Essential

  • Ability to receive and give feedback in line with organisations values

Desirable

  • Understanding of Cancer and elective care pathways

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 6 September 2026

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