Job summary
Job overview
Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Junior Clinical Fellow in Urology initially until 6th August 2024.
This exciting post offers specialist training in diagnostic and core urological procedures and is well suited to trainees who have completed core surgical training wishing to increase their urology experience prior to Urology Speciality Training. Applicants are required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and have membership of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent.
The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of the unit's clinical work including outpatient clinics, diagnostic procedures, multi-disciplinary team meetings, day case and inpatient operating as well as emergency care and ward rounds. The clinical activities will be under the supervision of consultant urologists. Outpatient clinical activities will be on the Aintree site whereas inpatient and on call activities will be on the Royal site.
The successful candidate will contribute to the Urology middle grade on call rota which is based at the Royal Liverpool Hospital. The rota is currently run at 1:12 which is split into weekdays daytime cover Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm, individual nights overnight cover Monday to Friday 5pm - 8am and weekend cover Saturday or Sunday 8am - 8am.
Main duties of the job
The appointee, together with his or her colleagues will have a commitment to the provision of urological services including general urology clinics, diagnostic clinics and ward cover. Other duties will include administration, attendance at MDT meetings and continuing medical education.
The post involves both the assessment and treatment of acute urological admissions. It is expected that the appointee will participate in a 1:12 middle grade on-call rota. This involves weekdays daytime cover Monday to Friday 8am-5pm, individual nights overnight cover Monday to Friday 5pm 8am and weekend cover Saturday or Sunday 8am 8am.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointee, together with his or her colleagues will have a commitment to the provision of urological services including general urology clinics, diagnostic clinics and ward cover. Other duties will include administration, attendance at multi- disciplinary team meetings and continuing medical education.
The post involves both the assessment and treatment of acute urological admissions. It is expected that the appointee will participate in a 1:12 middle grade on-call rota. This involves weekdays daytime cover Monday to Friday 8am 5pm, individual nights overnight cover Monday to Friday 5pm 8am and weekend cover Saturday or Sunday 8am 8am
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
- Postgraduate training in Urology at SpR level
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- GMC registration which permits working in non-training posts
- Is fit to practice
- Eligible to work in the UK at commencement
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Liverpool Hospital
mount vernon street
liverpool
L7 8YE