Job summary

This is a replacement fixed term 12 month post in the Urology Department at Leighton Hospital.

It is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a well-established team and to contribute to the excellent reputation of the service. It is expected that the successful applicant will have experience in the urology specialty as they will be expected to undertake outpatient clinics, flexible cystoscopy sessions, and theatre sessions for basic procedures independently or with some supervision initially. This post 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 ensure smooth running of the Department and emergency service.

Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a License to Practice.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is reached.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals provides comprehensive hospital and community services for Cheshire and Chester. Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.

With a new hospital on the horizon and ongoing digital developments, we are transforming how care is delivered across our 24/7 services. This requires colleagues to be flexible, adaptable and open to evolving roles and ways of working. In return, we are committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible, recognising the importance of wellbeing and individual needs. We also remain dedicated to supporting our staff to develop and thrive.

Guided by our values of putting people first, striving for more, respecting everyone and working together, we look ahead to a bright future and welcome applicants who want to make a difference and help shape what lies ahead.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

412-S&C-8242638

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description for full details of the main responsibilities and any further information.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description for full details of the main responsibilities and any further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise
• MRCPCH

Experience

Essential

• At least to CMT level with evidence of appropriate practical procedures
• Six months ST3+ NHS experience
• Up to date NLS and APLS/EPLS
• Hold certificate of completion of specialist training/ hold or ready to apply to GMC for addition to specialist register in paediatrics

Ability

Essential

• Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Good presentation skills
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Demonstrates team building skills
• Evidence of clinical presentation
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Desirable

• Project management experience
• Change management experience

Audit and Research

Essential

• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice

Desirable

• Participation in audit and research

Teaching and Education

Essential

• Must be willing to act as a role model.
• A listening, learning and leading approach.
• A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes
• Evidence of recent professional development

Other

Essential

• Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role.
• Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise MRCPCH Experience Essential At least to CMT level with evidence of appropriate practical procedures Six months ST3+ NHS experience Up to date NLS and APLS/EPLS Hold certificate of completion of specialist training/ hold or ready to apply to GMC for addition to specialist register in paediatrics Ability Essential Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills Good presentation skills Demonstrates leadership skills Demonstrates team building skills Evidence of clinical presentation Ability to communicate effectively in English Desirable Project management experience Change management experience Audit and Research Essential Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice Desirable Participation in audit and research Teaching and Education Essential Must be willing to act as a role model. A listening, learning and leading approach. A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes Evidence of recent professional development Other Essential Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role. Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description.

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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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