At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to advance kidney cancer research and surgical training.
- Company: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a leading healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Gain invaluable experience in a high-impact research environment with expert mentorship.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and collaboration with top specialists.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your skills in urology.
- Qualifications: MRCS or equivalent and core surgical training completed.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+)/Senior - Urology (Kidney Cancer) to commence from 05 October 2026 until 01 October 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.
The post-holder will participate in a middle grade, non-resident 1 in 9 on call rota.
In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification and have:
- 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.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Aug 2026.
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