Pelvic Urology Oncology Robotic Fellow; StR

Job Summary

The Urology Department, led by Mr. Paul Hunter-Campbell, consists of 14 consultants and a team of nine middle‑grade doctors, trainees, foundation doctors, surgical care practitioners, and specialist nurses providing 24‑hour on‑call cover. Our outpatient department at the Chestnut Unit offers one‑stop clinics and the state‑of‑the‑art Da Vinci X robotic system in the Freedom Operating Theatres for robotic surgeries.

• Complex kidney stone surgery with the only fixed‑site lithotripter in the Peninsula.
• Functional and neuro‑urology.
• Andrological care for the entire Peninsula.
• Bladder outflow obstruction treatments including HoLEP.
• Paediatric urology, including laparoscopic procedures.
• Kidney transplantation.
• Uro‑oncology services for prostate, bladder, renal, and penile cancers.
• Tertiary referrals for radical prostatectomy, cystectomy, partial nephrectomy, and adrenalectomy from The Royal Cornwall Hospital.

Ideal candidates will have completed urology training and are seeking to specialise further in Robotic Pelvic Onco‑Urology. The fellowship provides in‑depth experience in robotic pelvic oncology surgery, particularly radical prostatectomy and cystectomy, with the goal of enabling independent robotic surgery practice by the end of the fellowship. Experience with in the UK healthcare system or an equivalent setting is desirable. Overseas applicants must be eligible for General Medical Council registration and have achieved an overall IELTS score of at least 7.5.

• Comprehensive robotic training focused on pelvic malignancies.
• Managing urological oncology patients, primarily with pelvic cancers.
• Developing expertise in robotic‑assisted procedures such as prostatectomy, cystectomy, and pelvic exenteration.
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, including medical/radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and specialist nurses.
• Contributing to clinical research and audit projects, with opportunities to present findings at national and international conferences.
• Participating in teaching and training for resident doctors and surgical trainees.
• Providing general urological care as an active member of the urology department.

• Completed FRCS Urol.
• On the UK Specialist Register or eligible within six months of interview.

• Strong general and sub‑specialty training.
• Demonstrated ability to perform advanced procedures.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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.

• Date posted: 09 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Doctor – other
• Salary: £73,992 a year per annum
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 216‑G3‑URO
  7692114
• Job locations:
  University Hospital Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

• Employer name:
  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
• Address:
  University Hospital Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
• Employer website:

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. Requests for less‑than‑full‑time/flexible working may be discussed with the recruiting manager prior to application submission.