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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a Junior Clinical Fellow post in our unit. This is a fixed term Locum appointment from as soon as possible for a period of mandatory 6 months, and is based at Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital on the Wirral.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to support the Urology service, and develop core surgical and urological skills with a view to furthering a career in surgery or urology. They will support the FY1 tier and also participate in a dedicated urology on call rota. The post holder will also be expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and to participate in audit and clinical governance activities.

  • In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Urology with responsibility for core urology services.
  • In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department.
  • In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
  • In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
  • To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

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.

Details

Date posted

14 May 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£54,499 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-26-274

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital

Arrowe Park Road/ Bebington Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Recruitment Briefing for further information on the position of Junior Clinical Fellow in Urology.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Recruitment Briefing for further information on the position of Junior Clinical Fellow in Urology.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC at time of application
  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • Satisfactory completion of Foundation programme (or equivalent evidence of competence) at the time of application
  • Current ALS certification

Desirable

  • Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
  • Satisfactory completion of core medical training (or equivalent evidence of competence)
  • MRCS

Probity

Essential

  • Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality
Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Full registration with the GMC at time of application
  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • Satisfactory completion of Foundation programme (or equivalent evidence of competence) at the time of application
  • Current ALS certification

Desirable

  • Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
  • Satisfactory completion of core medical training (or equivalent evidence of competence)
  • MRCS

Probity

Essential

  • Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital

Arrowe Park Road/ Bebington Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital

Arrowe Park Road/ Bebington Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Nina Patrick

01516785111

Details

Date posted

14 May 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£54,499 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-26-274

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital

Arrowe Park Road/ Bebington Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom


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