Job Summary
Applicants are invited to join our highly regarded and successful Wirral Academic Surgical Program as General Surgical Research Fellows within the trust. This program has been extremely effective with many fellows (both UK and International graduates) obtaining National Training Numbers after completion of our programme.
We believe these research fellowship posts offer an outstanding opportunity for ambitious trainees to enhance their CVs in a supportive and structured environment and maximise their chances of successful entry to higher surgical training.
These posts are aimed at candidates who have completed Core Surgical training or are at Specialist Registrar level and are seeking a National Training Number.
We recognise the difficulties encountered by current trainees in obtaining higher surgical training and these posts are specifically designed to add value through education, research and improved clinical exposure.
Main duties of the job
Fellows are enrolled on the fully funded University of Edinburgh Master of Surgery (ChM) or the new MSc in Gastrointestinal Surgery delivered by the Trust in partnership with the University of Chester. Please note all tuition fees will be paid by the trust. The trust can also support the tuition fees and enrolment for the Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Medical Education.
Fellows enjoy protected research time in their job plan (2 PA) with the same allowances for annual leave as deanery trainees. Trainees also have access to a study leave allowance, separate from their tuition fees.
About Us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Date posted: 17 March 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £49,909 to £61,825 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 408-25-215
Job locations: Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH49 5PE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the General Surgical Research Fellow position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualifications & Academic Achievements
Essential
* Qualified medical practitioner Registered with GMC
Desirable
* Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees, higher degrees.
* Presentations
* Publications
* MRCS holder
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of completion of Foundation Year training (or equivalent)
Desirable
* Experience at CST or SHO level in a surgical specialty
Training
Essential
* Evidence of completion of Foundation Year training (or equivalent)
Desirable
* Competence in pre-operative and postoperative management
* Computer skills
* Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of audit
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Caring attitudes
* Honesty
* Ability to work in a team
* Trustworthy and reliable
* Understand and communicate intelligibly with patients in English
* Organizational ability
* Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
* Behave in a manner, which establishes professional relationships with patients
* Ability to make good judgements under pressure
* An ability to undertake complex decision making
Desirable
* Leadership potential Initiative
* A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
Practical Requirements
Essential
* Be physically and mentally fit and capable of partaking in operative procedures that may last a number of hours
* Ability to organise and produce typed documentation efficiently
* To be able to retain, learn and apply a large knowledge base
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH49 5PE
Employer's website: https://www.wuth.nhs.uk
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