Job summary
Applications are invited from doctors who will have GMC registration by the beginning of August 2026 to fill a Trust F1 level doctor vacancy.
Main duties of the job
F1 doctors work under the supervision of their consultant(s) and their duties during the normal working day are entirely ward based. Out of Hours work includes night shifts on surgical and medical rotas.
All F1 doctors get plenty of experience of dealing with sick patients under supervision and admitting patients in the Acute Medical Unit and the Surgical Assessment Unit.
Each F1 will do at least 4 months in a medical specialty and 4 months in a surgical specialty post and one other 4 month post in either A&E, Medicine or Surgery/Orthopaedics.
All F1 posts are paid according to the salary associated with the new contract work schedule for the post.
There is prospective cover which means that the post-holder has to cover when colleagues are on annual leave.
These posts start with a 7-day induction and provide similar experience and training to the nationally appointed foundation doctors in a well renowned learning environment.
The posts are initially for 12 months but are usually extended to include F2 level experience including 4 months in Emergency Medicine.
Teaching and training is provided with deanery appointed F1s.
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
For more information on this exciting Trust Foundation Year 1 vacancy, please see attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this exciting Trust Foundation Year 1 vacancy, please see attached Job Description.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Some experience in the UK NHS as a placement of elective
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
- Attendance at relevant course(s) e.g. ALS, ALER
CLINICAL CARE (knowledge and skills)
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures e.g. 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Has participated in clinical audit
- Has experience of working in teams
MAINTAINING CLINICAL COMPETENCE
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Ability to practise evidence based medicine
ORGANISATION & PLANNING
Essential
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload
TEACHING AND RESEARCH
Essential
- Understanding of the basic principles of research
Desirable
- Contributes to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
- Publications, abstracts, peer reviewed articles, book chapters
- Participation in clinical / laboratory research
COMMUNICATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKING WITH COLLEAGUES
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g. able to write legible records
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
Desirable
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, careers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS
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
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Some experience in the UK NHS as a placement of elective
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
- Attendance at relevant course(s) e.g. ALS, ALER
CLINICAL CARE (knowledge and skills)
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures e.g. 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Has participated in clinical audit
- Has experience of working in teams
MAINTAINING CLINICAL COMPETENCE
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Ability to practise evidence based medicine
ORGANISATION & PLANNING
Essential
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload
TEACHING AND RESEARCH
Essential
- Understanding of the basic principles of research
Desirable
- Contributes to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
- Publications, abstracts, peer reviewed articles, book chapters
- Participation in clinical / laboratory research
COMMUNICATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS AND WORKING WITH COLLEAGUES
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g. able to write legible records
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
Desirable
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, careers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS
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
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).
