Junior Clinical Fellow In Urology

Junior Clinical Fellow in Urology Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust•Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job summary

This post is based in the Department of Urology within Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW). This post will be based at the Maidstone Hospital site, with a requirement for occasional cross site work.

This is a post at Junior Clinical Fellow level, ideal for doctors who have completed their foundation training and/or core training, or trust doctors with relevant clinical experience in urology, whether before applying for a formal urology training programme or as part of broader surgical training.

It is also well-suited for international trainees with prior clinical experience who wish to acquire NHS urology experience.

The post offers a stimulating and well-supported working environment within a department with a strong track record of postgraduate and undergraduate education.

Main duties of the job

• Co-ordinate and support the daily emergency urology take, assessing and managing referrals in conjunction with the on-call Registrar and Consultant of the Week.
• Provide day-to-day ward care for emergency and post-operative urology patients, including post-take ward rounds, daily review of inpatients, and timely escalation of concerns.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to a team of four FY1 doctors, supervising their day-to-day clinical duties and providing day-to-day educational support.
• Work closely with the Resident Medical Officer (RMO) providing 24/7 out-of-hours cover, ensuring effective handover and continuity of care.
• Perform procedures appropriate to grade (e.g. Catheterisation, bladder washouts, wound and drain management) under appropriate supervision.
• Attend and assist in outpatient clinics as timetabled. Typically 1-2 clinics per week.
• Assist in theatre for elective and emergency urological procedures.
• Take referrals from primary care and other specialties, with the support of the Registrar of the Week.
• Complete discharge notifications, summaries and clinic letters as directed.
• Engage with the Registrar of the Week / Consultant of the Week model, escalating appropriately and always ensuring clear communication.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Details

Date posted: 21 August 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £54,499 to £67,325 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 359-MSD8141426URO-A

Job locations: Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ, United Kingdom

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• Achieved competences equivalent to a trainee who has completed an NHS Foundation Training Programme
• Academic higher degree or diploma
• MRCS
• 1 year full time SHO experience in the UK
• Experience of general surgery and/or urology, including emergency take and ward care of surgical patients
• Awareness of clinical governance with particular reference to emergency surgery and professional development (CPD)
• Prior experience in urology
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Excellent communicator, able to work in a close-knit team, supervise junior colleagues, and co-operate with all medical and multidisciplinary staff.

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: Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address: Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Urologist John Donohue john.donohue@nhs.net 01892638855

Supporting documents

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