Margaret Spittle Clinical Research Fellow - Andrology

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  • London
  • £65,048 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 6 days ago
The Department of Urology at University College Hospital is looking to recruit a highly motivated and dedicated Margaret Spittle Clinical Research Fellow for a fixed term of 12 months from September/ October 2025. The successful candidate will be joining the largest Urology Department in the UK. We are a highly specialist department seeing referrals from across the UK and abroad as well as being a centre for excellence and research.The successful candidate will work in the Andrology Department with a focus on general andrology and genital cancers under the supervision of Professor Asif Muneer. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in providing pioneering new treatments and play a key role in ensuring excellent care for patients under the care of the department.The clinical fellows rotate to increase their experience, gaining good access to both primary and revision implants, surgery for Peyronie's disease, surgical sperm retrieval, microsurgery, surgical treatment for penile and testicular cancer.Main duties of the jobClinicalThis is a joint research and clinical fellowship under the supervision of Professor Asif Muneer providing an opportunity to deliver a cancer research project as well as gain clinical experience in general andrology. Also to provide a safe and effective service for patients under the supervision of the andrology team. Clinical duties include attending theatre lists, undertaking outpatient clinics and other clinical activities related to the department including telephone clinics, MDT attendance and audit. There is an expectation to help with the management of inpatients and emergencies. Experience in penoscrotal surgery and penile prosthesis surgery will be part of the experience gained.ResearchThe research component is part clinical and part basic science with protected time set aside. The clinical component focuses on genital cancer research and the basic science component related to penile cancer molecular biology using tissue from a UCLH/UCL biobank.About usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary£65,048 a year per annum + London weighting, pro-rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number309-UCLH-6766Job locationsUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland Street16-18 Westmoreland StreetLondonW1G 8PHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed applicationDepartment of UrologyThe department offers comprehensive care for the whole spectrum of Urology services and is split into 6 sub-groups, the teams work together closely along with other services such as gynaecology, womens health, assisted conception unit, oncology and the uro-radiology team.AndrologyReconstructive UrologyFunctional Adolescent & Restorative UrologyStones (including Lithotripsy)Uro-oncologyCome and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
  • UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed applicationDepartment of UrologyThe department offers comprehensive care for the whole spectrum of Urology services and is split into 6 sub-groups, the teams work together closely along with other services such as gynaecology, womens health, assisted conception unit, oncology and the uro-radiology team.AndrologyReconstructive UrologyFunctional Adolescent & Restorative UrologyStones (including Lithotripsy)Uro-oncologyCome and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
  • UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC Registration. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment.
ExperienceEssential
  • Completion of core surgical training
Desirable
  • Substantive experience at Registrar level in Urology
  • Previous research in andrology D
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Management of urological and andrology emergencies.
CommunicationEssential
  • Excellent written and spoken English
Personal and People DevelopmentEssential
  • Participates in teaching and instruction to Junior staff
Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC Registration. NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment.
ExperienceEssential
  • Completion of core surgical training
Desirable
  • Substantive experience at Registrar level in Urology
  • Previous research in andrology D
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Management of urological and andrology emergencies.
CommunicationEssential
  • Excellent written and spoken English
Personal and People DevelopmentEssential
  • Participates in teaching and instruction to Junior staff

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