Specialty Doctor in Urology
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Leighton Hospital
The closing date is 19 June 2026
This is a 3-month fixed-term replacement post within the Urology Department at Leighton Hospital. It is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a well-established team and contribute to the strong reputation of the service.
The successful applicant will be expected to have experience within the urology specialty, as they will undertake outpatient clinics, flexible cystoscopy sessions and theatre sessions for basic procedures independently, or with some initial supervision where required.
This is a full-time post and will include an on-call commitment for the Urology Service. The Specialty Doctor will be expected to work flexibly to support the smooth running of the Department and emergency urology service.
Clinical responsibilities
- To undertake ward rounds
- To operate under both general and local anaesthetic
- To undertake outpatient clinics seeing both old and new patients
- To participate in the teaching of junior doctors, medical students and members of the nursing profession
- In addition, he/she will be expected to take responsibility for, initiate and take an active part in the research projects relating to the working of the Urology Department
- To undertake audit and CME
- To participate in the Urology emergency on call rota
- To undertake administration work of the Department and be expected to dictate summary records on patients
- So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues
- The post holder undertakes exceptionally to perform additional duties in the case of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances
- The post holder undertakes exceptionally to be available for such irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care
Qualifications
Fitness to Practise
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise
- Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (or equivalent) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including, good clinical care, maintaining good medical practice, good relationships and communication with patients, good working relationships with colleagues, good teaching and training, professional behaviour and probity, delivery of good acute clinical care
- Evidence of achievement of ST1 & ST2 competences (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty
Clinical Skills & Experience
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Specialty specific skills related to the post
- Basical clinical experience is essential and should have experience working in Urology during his/her F1 or F2 training.
- Experience in managing routine elective and acute Urological problems including some exposure to paediatric emergencies
- Current knowledge of Urological treatments and interventions
- Experience of working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- Satisfactory completion of a recognised Urology training programme
- Previous specialty doctor grade urological experience
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
Personal Skills
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
- Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes).
- Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
Probity
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
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.
