Job summary
This post would be ideally suited or a candidate who wishes to gain more experience in urology prior to taking up Higher Specialty training or for one who is pursuing the alternate portfolio pathway for entry to specialist register.
This is a clinical fellow post until Aug 2026. A typical work week would involve 2 clinics, 2 diagnostic sessions (flexible cystoscopy / prostate biopsy), 2 theatre sessions, 1 SPA & Admin, 2 flexible sessions as per departmental requirements / individual needs.
Main duties of the job
A typical work week would involve 2 clinics, 2 diagnostic sessions (flexible cystoscopy / prostate biopsy), 2 theatre sessions, 1 SPA & Admin, 2 flexible sessions as per departmental requirements / individual needs.
This post would be ideally suited or a candidate who wishes to gain more experience in urology prior to taking up Higher Specialty training or for one who is pursuing the alternate portfolio pathway for entry to specialist register. PayScale will be according to NHS Terms and Conditions and adjusted to the to the level of experience.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care:
o Primary charge of all patients admitted to the service.
o Day-to-day care of patients, including outpatient clinics and provide inpatient care of urology patients including assessment of acutely ill patients.
o Supervise Core and Foundation trainees including guiding in writing admission notes, continuation notes, discharge summaries, and other associated letters as well as prescribe medications and diets for patients.
Clinical Activities:
o Observe and assist in theatre as directed by the consultant.
o Liaise closely with multi-disciplinary teams involved in patient care.
o Attend and support weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings.
o Participate in audit and research projects.
Teaching and Education:
o Teach other staff, undergraduate, and postgraduate students. Participate in the fortnightly registrar teaching programme aimed at management of common urological conditions as well as towards the final FRCS exams.
On-call Commitment:
o Participate in a 1:12 on-call cover at middle-grade level with prospective cover and leave cover
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care:
o Primary charge of all patients admitted to the service.
o Day-to-day care of patients, including outpatient clinics and provide inpatient care of urology patients including assessment of acutely ill patients.
o Supervise Core and Foundation trainees including guiding in writing admission notes, continuation notes, discharge summaries, and other associated letters as well as prescribe medications and diets for patients.
Clinical Activities:
o Observe and assist in theatre as directed by the consultant.
o Liaise closely with multi-disciplinary teams involved in patient care.
o Attend and support weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings.
o Participate in audit and research projects.
Teaching and Education:
o Teach other staff, undergraduate, and postgraduate students. Participate in the fortnightly registrar teaching programme aimed at management of common urological conditions as well as towards the final FRCS exams.
On-call Commitment:
o Participate in a 1:12 on-call cover at middle-grade level with prospective cover and leave cover
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCS(Urol) or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage a urological emergency
- Experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a Urological disorders
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
- Understanding of the clinical governance process
- Competent in basic IT skills
- Clinical and sub-speciality education and training
- Awareness of health service reforms and issues across the healthcare economy
Desirable
- Minimum of 6 months' experience in Urology at middle grade level.
- Ability to perform flexible cystoscopy, Trans perennial prostate biops
- Demonstrated interest in research and academic activities.
Management and Administrative
Essential
- Ability to lead, communicate liaise and negotiate with others
- Willingness to support the efficient and smooth running of the specialist service
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support stall of all disciplines
- Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainees and other doctors
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Experience of supervising foundation year trainees or equivalent
- Ability to organise and participate in teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Formal qualification in medical training
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Ability to undertake complete audit cycle
- Ability to undertake multidisciplinary audit
- Demonstrable experience in clinical research and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Interest and awareness of research methodology
Desirable
- Relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCS(Urol) or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage a urological emergency
- Experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a Urological disorders
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
- Understanding of the clinical governance process
- Competent in basic IT skills
- Clinical and sub-speciality education and training
- Awareness of health service reforms and issues across the healthcare economy
Desirable
- Minimum of 6 months' experience in Urology at middle grade level.
- Ability to perform flexible cystoscopy, Trans perennial prostate biops
- Demonstrated interest in research and academic activities.
Management and Administrative
Essential
- Ability to lead, communicate liaise and negotiate with others
- Willingness to support the efficient and smooth running of the specialist service
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support stall of all disciplines
- Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainees and other doctors
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Experience of supervising foundation year trainees or equivalent
- Ability to organise and participate in teaching and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Formal qualification in medical training
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Ability to undertake complete audit cycle
- Ability to undertake multidisciplinary audit
- Demonstrable experience in clinical research and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Interest and awareness of research methodology
Desirable
- Relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
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 (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.
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).
