Job summary
Applicants are invited to join our established Wirral Academic Surgical Programme within the trust. This programme has been highly successful with many fellows obtaining national training numbers after completion of our programme.
These posts are aimed at candidates who have completed foundation training and are at Senior House Officer/Core Trainee level.
We are happy to accept applications from those with greater surgical experience.
Fellows will be enrolled on one of the following academic programmes with tuition fees paid for by the trust.
- MSc in Orthopaedics delivered by the University of Chester Medical School
- ChM delivered by the University of Edinburgh/RCSEd
- PG Diploma in Clinical Education
- PG Certificate in Simulation
A further MSc in Gastrointestinal and Emergency Surgery is currently being developed with the University of Chester and may be an option for candidates interested in General Surgery.
Fellows enjoy protected research time in their job plan with the same allowances for annual leave as deanery trainees. Fellows also have access to a study leave allowance, separate from their tuition fees. The post is the ideal environment to
Applications from suitably qualified international trainees are also welcomed and encouraged.
Salary will be at the CT1 nodal point.
Contract length: 12 months. These posts are extendable to two years dependent on satisfactory clinical and academic performance
The posts will commence in August 2023
Main duties of the job
Fellows will be supporting the surgical activity of the Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre (CMSC). This is a multi-million pound new-build facility provided by the Chesire and Merseyside ICS to address the post-Covid backlog of patients requiring surgery.
The CMSC provides surgical capacity for Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Urology and ENT. Fellows will be exposed to the breadth of surgical practice and the post is a fabulous opportunity to gain experience and skills that are essential for core and higher surgical training.
On call duties will include managing elective surgical patients.
Fellows will be supported by RMOs and ANPs, as well as registrar grade clinicians.
Participation in weekly clinical and monthly audit / M&M meetings is expected.
To take part in the 1:7 on call Fellows rota.
Tutorials and Meetings:
Fellows have protected research time when they are excused from clinical commitments.
The fellows will meet regularly with the programme directors to ensure adequate academic progress is made.
There is a formal BST teaching programme with weekly meetings on a Wednesday lunchtime in the Postgraduate Medical Centre, Arrowe Park Hospital, and attendance at these meetings is expected.
The CMSC is based at the Clatterbridge campus.
The Clatterbridge campus has 8 theatres and an endoscopy suite where cystoscopy and biopsies are performed.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our organisation is at the forefront of innovation and a centre of excellence for digital technology. As a Global Digital Exemplar we are one of the most digitally enabled hospitals in the country, using technology to enhance patient care.
A nominated mentor will be made available for all new appointees in addition to a popular trainee development programme arranged and delivered within the organisation.
WUTH supports all clinicians in appraisal and revalidation. As such it is expected that all will participate in an annual appraisal.
The successful applicant will be covered by the national Terms and Conditions of Service.
This job description only gives a flavour of the posts available, the working practices, and ethos of the Unit and as such any interested candidates are very actively encouraged to arrange an informal visit.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Research Fellows position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our organisation is at the forefront of innovation and a centre of excellence for digital technology. As a Global Digital Exemplar we are one of the most digitally enabled hospitals in the country, using technology to enhance patient care.
A nominated mentor will be made available for all new appointees in addition to a popular trainee development programme arranged and delivered within the organisation.
WUTH supports all clinicians in appraisal and revalidation. As such it is expected that all will participate in an annual appraisal.
The successful applicant will be covered by the national Terms and Conditions of Service.
This job description only gives a flavour of the posts available, the working practices, and ethos of the Unit and as such any interested candidates are very actively encouraged to arrange an informal visit.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Research Fellows position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
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
Person Specification
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.
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).
