Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Trust ST3+ in Urology
Trust ST3+ in Urology
ChesterOn-Site
FTCFull-Time
£67,325 - £76,582per annumFTE
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Description
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Trust ST3+ in Urology
Job summary
Working Full time : 40 hours per week
The postholder will regularly attend supervised clinics, flexible cystoscopy lists, day case and inpatient lists so that the operative and management skills are commensurate with the level expected for ST3+. They will be actively encouraged to get involved in audit projects and academic work.
This is a Trust post and not recognised for training purposes, however the successful applicant will participate in relevant teaching opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Inpatients : The post offers a wide variety of experience in both elective and emergency Urology. The post holder will be responsible to the appropriate Consultants for admitting cases, the conduct of ward investigations and for pre- and post-operative care. They will also be responsible for arranging theatre lists and will participate in operative surgery, the extent of their involvement being commensurate with experience and ability.
Outpatients : The post holder will attend and assist in Urology Outpatient Clinics.
About us
The Trust's services are provided from three locations:
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery
Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty registrar
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year pa
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 210-2026-651-B
Job locations: Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Skills
Essential: Registerable medical degree; Full Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable: MRCS; Diploma of Urology or equivalent
Clinical Experience and Effectiveness
Essential: Must have completed Substantive years full time hospital service as SHO or higher grade and have a wide experience of Urology with at least Significant Urology experience at SHO level or higher
Teaching & Training Experience
Essential: Evidence of teaching to medical students and nursing staff
Desirable: Involvement in the teaching of resident doctors
Personal Attributes
Essential: Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and liaise with colleagues in other Specialties
Desirable: Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues and patients
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL, United Kingdom
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Directorate Manager, Ben McGee, benmcgee@nhs.net, 01244364584
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice.
Trust ST3+ in Urology
Job summary
Working Full time : 40 hours per week
The postholder will regularly attend supervised clinics, flexible cystoscopy lists, day case and inpatient lists so that the operative and management skills are commensurate with the level expected for ST3+. They will be actively encouraged to get involved in audit projects and academic work.
This is a Trust post and not recognised for training purposes, however the successful applicant will participate in relevant teaching opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Inpatients : The post offers a wide variety of experience in both elective and emergency Urology. The post holder will be responsible to the appropriate Consultants for admitting cases, the conduct of ward investigations and for pre- and post-operative care. They will also be responsible for arranging theatre lists and will participate in operative surgery, the extent of their involvement being commensurate with experience and ability.
Outpatients : The post holder will attend and assist in Urology Outpatient Clinics.
About us
The Trust's services are provided from three locations:
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery
Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty registrar
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year pa
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 210-2026-651-B
Job locations: Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Skills
Essential: Registerable medical degree; Full Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable: MRCS; Diploma of Urology or equivalent
Clinical Experience and Effectiveness
Essential: Must have completed Substantive years full time hospital service as SHO or higher grade and have a wide experience of Urology with at least Significant Urology experience at SHO level or higher
Teaching & Training Experience
Essential: Evidence of teaching to medical students and nursing staff
Desirable: Involvement in the teaching of resident doctors
Personal Attributes
Essential: Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and liaise with colleagues in other Specialties
Desirable: Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues and patients
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL, United Kingdom
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Directorate Manager, Ben McGee, benmcgee@nhs.net, 01244364584
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice.
