Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Urology

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Health · Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber
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Job summary

The appointment is to commence 7th October 2026 for a fixed term period of 12 months until 5th October 2027. MBChB and FRCS (Urol) or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of the post are equivalent to ST3+.

Standard hours 40 plus out of hours commitment.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will act under the supervision of the functional and reconstructive urology consultants at all times and attend the timetabled activities set out below.

Based on a work schedule of 40 hours, an expected timetable provided below (subject to review):

Day

AM

PM

Mon

Research

[08:30 - 12:30]

Research

[13:30 - 1630]

Tue

Research

[08:30 - 12:30]

Research

[13:00 - 16:30]

Wed

Research

[08:30 - 1230]

Research

[13:00 - 16:30]

Thu

Videourodynamics

[08:30 - 12:30]

Research

[13:00 - 16:30]

Fri

Research

[08:30 - 13:00]

Research

[13:00 - 16:30]

A place on the on call rota may be available with this post - for discussion with successful candidate.

The appointee will participate in the administration of the department as required. For example, this may involve or day to day administration as required by the consultants and the service.

About us

PROUD VALUES

These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.

Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do

Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity

Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve

Unity - Work in partnership with others

Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions

The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.

For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full duties of the role and further information of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
  • MBBS
  • MRCS or equivalent
  • and MRCS (Urol) or equivalent

Research/Audit

Essential

  • Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
  • Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence based practice

Desirable

  • Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 24 months clinical experience in surgical posts including 6 months of Urology
  • Capacity to apply sound judgement & prioritise clinical need.
  • Demonstrates appropriate technical competence and evidence of development of diagnostic skills and judgment. Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date.
  • NHS Experience (Excluding Clinical Attachment)

Desirable

  • Previous Specialty Registrar experience

Research/Audit

Essential

  • Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
  • Competent understanding of research methods and statistics

Desirable

  • Ideas for future research whilst in post
  • Publications in Peer reviewed journals
  • Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

  • Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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