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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Post Foundation Fellow - E.G.S.U

The closing date is 28 January 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Post Foundation Fellow for 12 months at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a unique and exciting opportunity and is aimed at prospective candidates who have completed the Foundation programme and/or those who are preparing to apply for specialist training programmes.

This post is highly recommended for anyone wanting to consolidate their CV prior to applying for a core training number and there will be help available to prepare for this.

*This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received so please apply soon if interested*

Main duties of the job

The PFF will spend their time in designated specialties working alongside a range of consultants and their teams in the provision of a high-quality service to patients.

The posts will be available in the Emergency General Surgery Unit (EGSU) on the Aintree University Hospital site. During the clinical post the appointee will be allocated an Educational Supervisor who will provide support and mentoring towards future career aspirations.

The Unit provides high volume emergency general surgery experience as well as exposure to major trauma as part of the Merseyside and Cheshire Major Trauma Centre based at Aintree. There are also opportunities to participate in both the teaching and research activities of the department.

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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis 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 theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,439 to £52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-ASUR-223-25

Job locations

Aintree

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

During the clinical post, the appointee will be allocated an Educational Supervisor who along with the Medical Educational department will be providing support and mentoring with regular one to one meetings.

The appointees will also take part in the on-call rota including night shifts and weekends where applicable.

Furhter details in attached job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

During the clinical post, the appointee will be allocated an Educational Supervisor who along with the Medical Educational department will be providing support and mentoring with regular one to one meetings.

The appointees will also take part in the on-call rota including night shifts and weekends where applicable.

Furhter details in attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration

Experience

Essential

  • General Surgery background

Management and Organisation

Desirable

  • Course attended

Training

Essential

  • Experience at F2/CST level or equivalent
  • High Standard CST equivalent or above

Desirable

  • High Standard CST equivalent or above
  • Publication of Audit results

Teaching and Audit

Essential

  • Audit / teaching experience

Research Academia

Desirable

  • Willing to contribute to Department

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Must have proven background specified by referees
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration

Experience

Essential

  • General Surgery background

Management and Organisation

Desirable

  • Course attended

Training

Essential

  • Experience at F2/CST level or equivalent
  • High Standard CST equivalent or above

Desirable

  • High Standard CST equivalent or above
  • Publication of Audit results

Teaching and Audit

Essential

  • Audit / teaching experience

Research Academia

Desirable

  • Willing to contribute to Department

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Must have proven background specified by referees

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Nikhil Misra

nikhil.misra@aintree.nhs.uk

01515292405

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,439 to £52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-ASUR-223-25

Job locations

Aintree

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


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