Job summary
The Senior House Officer (SHO) in a hospital plays a vital role in providing high-quality patient care across various clinical settings, under the supervision of senior medical staff.
The SHO is responsible for conducting patient assessments, formulating treatment plans, performing medical procedures, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role involves regular interaction with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, contributing to the diagnosis, management, and monitoring of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Main duties of the job
The role will entail ward based, on-call duties for Urology, clinics, and management of the surveillance of cancer patients.
Take part in urology ward rounds, and manage the surveillance of these patients. This would include reviewing blood results, escalating to service, undertaking prostate surveillance clinics, and referring back to the Oncology Service as necessary. The service would also offer some urology training to ensure development and advancement of skills.
On call on weekends, (2 in 4).
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
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Details
* Date posted: 10 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Doctor - other
* Salary: £44,170 to £57,397 a year plus £149 HCA per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 6 months
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 360-B-10663
* Job locations: Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB
Job responsibilities
The Senior House Officer (SHO) is responsible for conducting patient assessments, formulating treatment plans, performing medical procedures, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role involves regular interaction with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, contributing to the diagnosis, management, and monitoring of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Take part in urology ward rounds and manage the surveillance of these patients. This includes reviewing blood results, escalating to service, undertaking prostate surveillance clinics, and referring back to the Oncology Service as necessary. The service also offers some urology training to ensure development and advancement of skills.
On call on weekends (2 in 4).
Junior doctors are required to perform duties over and above their contracted hours in occasional emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the Clinical Director of the service. These additional commitments are exceptional and must not be required for a prolonged period or on a regular basis.
The department is fully committed to the practice of medical and clinical audit and also encourages participation in continuing quality improvement programmes. You are encouraged to formulate clinical projects and be capable of performing and interpreting audit findings.
This Trust encourages junior medical staff to study for approved postgraduate qualifications; therefore it is important that junior doctors discuss study leave requirements with consultants and clinical tutors early in their appointment.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications: Essential
* Confirmed GMC registration to cover the scope of employment
* M.B.B.S or Equivalen
Education and qualifications: Desirable
* Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes
* MRCS Part 1 and/or 2 or other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
Knowledge: Essential
* Competent in basic urological procedures
Experience: Essential
* Experience in UK Hospital
* Able to prioritise clinical need
* Understands current clinical issues in specialty
* Aware of own limitations and consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
* Understands confidentiality and data protection
* Understands the need for and appreciation of the role of audit in clinical practice
* Understands the principles of clinical governance – ensures patients are not put at risk and upholds patient confidentiality and data protection
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk
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