Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+)/Senior – Urology (Kidney Cancer) to commence from 01 September 2026 until 31 August 2027 at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The purpose of the post is to provide urological training and competencies in the surgical management of kidney cancer, experience in subspecialist clinics, and engagement in high-impact translational research.
The Urology department consists of 18 urology consultants, including 5 academic consultants. The department centralises provision of urological oncology care including bladder, prostate, kidney and testicular cancers to a large part of the East Anglian Region in addition to fulfilling its District Hospital functions.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will participate in a middle grade, non-resident 1 in 9 on call rota.
- MRCS or equivalent qualification.
- Completed a minimum of core surgical training in the UK or equivalent.
- Demonstrated a keen interest in clinical or translational research.
Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.
Working for your organisation
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Addenbrooke’s Hospital is one of the highest volume kidney cancer surgical centres in the UK, with expertise in the management of small renal masses with robotic partial nephrectomies, larger tumours through laparoscopic and open radical nephrectomies, and locally advanced disease in the form of IVC Thrombectomy. In addition, there is close interdisciplinary team working between Surgery, Oncology, Radiology, Clinical Genetics and Histopathology. Research is embedded within the patient pathway, with the majority of our patients involved in biobanking, surgical, neo-adjuvant or adjuvant trials. Outputs from these trials are frequently presented in high impact journals and international conferences.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Additional contact information
Professor Maxine Tran, Honorary Consultant Urologist at maxine.tran@nhs.net or Professor Grant Stewart at grantstewart@nhs.net or Mr Thomas Mitchell at Thomas.mitchell13@nhs.net.
Alternatively, contact Urology department PA Ms Carrie Arkell at c.arkell@nhs.net or via telephone on 01223 21744.
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