Visa Note
This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer before applying. The employer is open to international applications but will assess individual eligibility based on specific visa requirements.
About the Organization
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. The Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east.
The main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury, which are located 20 minutes’ drive apart. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will join an expert and friendly multidisciplinary team in providing Urology Services for a wide catchment area. The post holder will take part in a 1 in 10 Cat A on-call rota alongside consultants. Contribution to an out of hours on-call rota is core to this role.
We are in Urology Area Network with Royal Stoke University Hospital and there is a well-established specialist MDT between two hospitals held virtually via MS-Teams. Da Vinci Robots are in place in both hospitals and prostatectomy services are available on both sites. Successful candidate is expected to have some sessions at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
Main Duties of the Job
Clinical responsibilities include being responsible and working independently for the continuing care of patients alongside consultant staff, participating in the top tier of the urology on-call 1 in 10 rota, and working independently caring for patients with urological complaints, carrying out a mixture of emergency and elective care.
The successful candidate will participate in the audit and governance and support the training of junior medical staff and other staffing groups that care for our patients. They will also carry out appropriate administrative duties in support of clinical commitments.
Job Responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week and will be reviewed annually.
For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week as: 7.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care – includes theatres, MDT, clinics, admin on-call activity (predictable and unpredictable emergency work) as well as travel between sites where required. 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) – includes CPD, audit, teaching and research. 1 session for on-call.
Person Specification – Qualifications
Essential: MBBS, MbCHB or equivalent medical qualification; FRCS (Urol) or equivalent.
Desirable: MD or PhD.
Person Specification – Entry Criteria
Essential: Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC).
To be eligible for consideration for a Consultant appointment by an Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC), candidates must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council’s Specialist Register. We welcome applications from candidates who are within six months of achieving Specialist Registration through either the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR).
Evidence of achievement of competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice is also required.
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.
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 NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Website: www.sath.nhs.uk
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and submit your application before the closing date of 07 November 2025.
International applicants should ensure they have the necessary visas and work permits before applying. The employer offers certificate of sponsorship but eligibility must be confirmed directly with them.
Required documents typically include CV, cover letter, proof of qualifications, GMC registration, and evidence of specialist training. International applicants should also include proof of English language proficiency if applicable.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact Naing lynn (Urology Clinical Lead) at [email protected].
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Equal Opportunities
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including NHS Pension Scheme, access to occupational health services, flexible working opportunities, and access to training and development programs.
