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Main area
Urology
Grade
Senior Robotic Fellow
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (1/5/27 to 30/4/27)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
234-MS2551
Employer
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
NNUH
Town
Norwich
Salary
£76,582 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/07/2026 23:59

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Senior Robotic Fellow in Urology

Senior Robotic Fellow

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is a 1,200-bedded teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities for modern patient care: 1100 beds in the PFI and 100 in Cromer Community Hospital.

The NNUH is part of Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group which includes the James Paget Hospital, in Great Yarmouth and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King Lynn.

We carry out nearly one million outpatient appointments, day case procedures and inpatient admissions annually. The population we serve is predominantly the people of Norfolk and north Suffolk, although some patients are referred from further afield especially to access specialist services available at this Trust.

Our staff of c10,000 care for and support patients who are referred to us by around 100 local GP practices and from other acute hospitals. We run more than 60 specialist services as a tertiary centre, including more than a dozen specialist cancer and radiotherapy treatments, and we are one of the biggest cancer centres in the country.

We provide complex spinal surgery services, specialist Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosciences services and specialist cardiac services. Our Trust runs specialist dermatology, rheumatology, endocrinology, adult congenital heart disease services, treatment of complex liver and pancreatic diseases in adults, cystic fibrosis services and intestinal failure services. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre. NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. 

At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare, and our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’. If this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team. 

Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:

People-focused

We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.

Respect

We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.

Integrity

We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.

Dedication

We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.

Excellence

We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital. 

Wish you were here? So do we.


We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be.  We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.


At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and long term conditions and people within the LGBT+ community.

Job overview

Applications are invited for a replacement full time, fixed term Senior Robotic Fellow appointment to the Norfolk and Waveney Urology service, providing care across three Acute Trusts.  It is expected that the post holder will be trained in general urology. This post is available 1st May 2027 for 12 months until 30th April 2028.

The Urology department at Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Fellow in Robotic Urology based at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). We aim to deliver a comprehensive training programme in urological robotics. The appointee will undergo a systematic training curriculum leading to independent robotic urology practice upon successful completion.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.  Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post.  The Trust operates job share and flexible working. 

Main duties of the job

This post is most suitable for Post FRCS (Urol) or for equivalent candidates and who are post CCT (or equivalent) ready to focus on sub-speciality training in robotic urological surgery. The successful applicant will join an innovative department with excellent opportunities for both clinical/surgical experience, research and for continuing medical education.

The role involves a 1 in 12 middle grade on-call with support from an FY/CT/PA/UNP during the day and the on-call consultant. The selected candidate will work in collaboration with urology middle grades, consultants, urology nurse practitioners physician associates, ST, CT, and FY colleagues, providing care for urology patients within the hospital, handling emergencies, and accepting referrals from other specialties.

Successful candidates will have exposure to a variety of urological procedures through an agreed personal development plan. In addition to operative experience, it is expected that the successful candidate will participate in weekly Uro-Oncology activities including cancer MDT and dedicated outpatient clinics with time allocated for administrative duties, audit and research.

Working for our organisation

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 

Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.

Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCS/MRCS equivalent
  • Full GMC registration
  • ALS
  • IELTS etc. level 7.0 overall
Desirable criteria
  • FRCS(Urol) or equivalent

Key Skills

Essential criteria
  • Computer literate
  • Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
  • Motivated, trustworthy and well organised
  • Energy and enthusiasm with the ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience SHO/STR or above
  • Knowledge & understanding of UK hospital systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
  • Evidence of training progression
  • Clinical Knowledge & Expertise; appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
  • Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection. Understands principles of clinical governance in clinical practice
  • Ability to prioritise clinical needs with awareness of own limitations and the ability to know when to consult senior advice
  • Proficiency in minor and intermediate urological surgery
Desirable criteria
  • Minimum of 36 months experience in Urology
  • Competence in general urology and emergency management of unselected on call
  • Evidence of a commitment to a career in robotic urology surgery

Academic Achievements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate understanding of the principles of audit and research
  • Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
  • Evidence of interest and experience in teaching

Other

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to personal and professional development
  • Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives’ dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
  • Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
  • Full immunisation status in accordance with Occupational Health
  • Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesStonewall Health ChampionsMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Will Finch
Job title
Service Director for Urology
Email address
[email protected]
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