Job Description

The Bristol Urology Institute are looking to appoint a Clinical Fellow (ST3+), to commence in June 2024.
It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.
All posts are regarded as being Trustwide, but the base hospital will be Weston General Hospital (Please note that the base could change as a consequence of clinical requirements)
Please note that North Bristol Trust will not pay any interview or relocation expenses.
Main duties of the job
Clinical experience

• This post is best suited to a trainee wishing to gain core urology experience. This may suit an individual wanting to apply for future ST3 Urology or CESR.
• The post holder will participate in an on call rota and will be responsible for the day to day management of ward patients.
• The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the service activities in the department.

Research
1/2 day dedicated research session is provided for all fellows. There are several ongoing research projects and fellows are expected to participate in these projects, successfully publish, as well as undertaking at least one audit project during their training.
Teaching
The Bristol Urological Institute has an active teaching programme and Fellows and Registrars are expected to actively participate in this activity.
The post holder will be available to undertake teaching sessions for medical students and junior doctors as required. In certain circumstances you may be required to cover a colleague's clinical duties in order that they may deliver teaching sessions.
Courses/Training/Journal/Clubs/Lunchtime meetings
Weston/Southmead:

• Weekly cancer multidisciplinary team meetings
• Grand Rounds - Regular postgraduate lectures
• Weekly X-ray meeting

About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is the largest Trust in the South West region and one of the largest trusts in the country. Last year the Trust treated over 100,000 inpatients, over 35,000 outpatients, 90,000 emergency department patients and helped deliver over 6,000 babies. It employs more than 9,500 staff, has approximately 1,050 inpatient beds and income in excess of 540 million.
The Trust provides Medical, Surgical, Neonatal and Maternity Care for its local population of approximately a million people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. The Trust also provides regional services in Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Plastic Surgery and Burns, Renal Medicine and Transplant and Urology and is the Major Trauma Centre for the West Country.
The health service in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire is being remodelled to concentrate on acute facilities and where appropriate to provide more care close to patient homes through a network community hospitals and facilities. The Trust recently moved the majority of its acute services to the Brunel Building, regarded as one of the best hospital facilities in Europe, on the Southmead Hospital Site. At Southmead Hospital, we also have our excellent maternity and women's health services, the Bristol Breast Care Centre and the Trust's Severn Pathology service.
The Trust has University Teaching status and is associated with both the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
49,909 to 55,329 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
339-ASCR8676-AAR
Job locations
Weston General Hospital
Grange Road, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• Prizes

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 1 year postgraduate experience in an approved training post or equivalent
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of emergency surgical conditions

Desirable

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)

Skills
Essential

• Good written communication skills
• Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• Prizes

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 1 year postgraduate experience in an approved training post or equivalent
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of emergency surgical conditions

Desirable

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)

Skills
Essential

• Good written communication skills
• Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels