Job summary

Applications are invited for the position of Junior Clinical Fellow in Urology.

The Department of Urology at the Royal Gwent Hospital is staffed by 10 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 4 Specialist Registrars (trainees), 2 Senior Clinical Fellows, 3 Junior Clinical Fellows (including this post), 1 IST trainee and 3 FP2 trainees. In addition, specialist nurses provide part of our key services. We provide services within all subsections of urology, and we link into tertiary centres for more advanced reconstruction and andrology.

The Health Board covers a key geographical area on the Welsh border, with Cardiff and Bristol within commuting distance and direct links by road and rail to major UK centres such as London, Birmingham and Manchester

Main duties of the job

This post will sit alongside F2/Core Training doctors in Urology. Clinical experience, supervision and training will be at a similar level F2s/ Core trainees. The post is suitable for any candidate who wishes to obtain further experience in Urology prior to Core training application or higher surgical training application in urology. Engagement with portfolio development including workplace-based assessments, audit and teaching will be encouraged and supported. Advice and support with regard to applications to future training will also be offered. The post will have the same study leave and annual leave as that of a recognised training post. Some funding for training courses can be discussed.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.