Job summary Are you looking to develop your career in Urology? Do you want to join one of the largest teaching hospitals in England? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Junior fellow post in urology. The Trust Doctor posts are at the equivalent to Core Surgical Trainee level and will all work under the supervision of a surgeon or group of surgeons in a defined clinical area in a surgical specialty during the normal working day and with emergency surgeons during admission shifts. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to support the Urology service, and develop core surgical and urological skills with a view to furthering a career in surgery or urology. They will support the FY1 tier and also participate in a dedicated urology on call rota. The post holder will also be expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and to participate in audit and clinical governance activities. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Urology with responsibility for core urology services. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary. 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 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 to £61,825 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 408-24-1315-A Job locations Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital Wirral CH49 5PE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information on the position of Junior Clinical Fellow in Urology. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information on the position of Junior Clinical Fellow in Urology. Person Specification PROBITY Essential Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE Essential Full registration with the GMC at time of application MBBS (or equivalent) Satisfactory completion of Foundation programme (or equivalent evidence of competence) at the time of application Current ALS certification Desirable Distinctions, scholarships, prizes Satisfactory completion of core medical training (or equivalent evidence of competence) MRCS PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES and EXPERIENCE Essential Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense Respects and promotes individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures Potential to benefit from the training available Desirable Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine) Other work experience/ outside interests Willingness to travel as necessary for post. Own transport advantageous COMMUNICATION and INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Essential Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand Desirable Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS Evidence of communication skills Experience of working in teams TEACHING and AUDIT RESEARCH Essential Understands the basic principles of audit and research Contributes to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting Desirable Participation in clinical/ laboratory research Publications, abstracts, peer reviewed articles, book chapters ORGANISATION and PLANNING Essential Able to manage time and prioritise workload ACUTE CARE (Knowledge and Skills) Essential Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of acutely ill patient MAINTAINING CLINICAL COMPETENCE Essential Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date Maintains clinical and non-clinical skills Desirable Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition Ability to practise evidence based medicine CLINICAL CARE (Knowledge and Skills) Essential Competent in basic clinical procedures eg CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc Able to prioritise clinical need Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk Understands the importance of working effectively in teams Computer literate Has participated in quality improvement Desirable Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care Has experience of working in teams Person Specification PROBITY Essential Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE Essential Full registration with the GMC at time of application MBBS (or equivalent) Satisfactory completion of Foundation programme (or equivalent evidence of competence) at the time of application Current ALS certification Desirable Distinctions, scholarships, prizes Satisfactory completion of core medical training (or equivalent evidence of competence) MRCS PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES and EXPERIENCE Essential Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense Respects and promotes individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures Potential to benefit from the training available Desirable Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine) Other work experience/ outside interests Willingness to travel as necessary for post. Own transport advantageous COMMUNICATION and INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Essential Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand Desirable Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS Evidence of communication skills Experience of working in teams TEACHING and AUDIT RESEARCH Essential Understands the basic principles of audit and research Contributes to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting Desirable Participation in clinical/ laboratory research Publications, abstracts, peer reviewed articles, book chapters ORGANISATION and PLANNING Essential Able to manage time and prioritise workload ACUTE CARE (Knowledge and Skills) Essential Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of acutely ill patient MAINTAINING CLINICAL COMPETENCE Essential Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date Maintains clinical and non-clinical skills Desirable Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition Ability to practise evidence based medicine CLINICAL CARE (Knowledge and Skills) Essential Competent in basic clinical procedures eg CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc Able to prioritise clinical need Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk Understands the importance of working effectively in teams Computer literate Has participated in quality improvement Desirable Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care Has experience of working in teams 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital Wirral CH49 5PE Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)