NHS - Consultant Nephrologist
Job overview
Consultant in Nephrology
An appointment at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a Consultant in Nephrology (10PA)
Department: NephrologyLocation: The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough (Base Unit)
This is an exciting opportunity for a new Consultant in Nephrology post based in the North East Region of England. This is a full time position primarily based at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, which would be focused on contributing to the delivery of the Nephrology services across the Tees Valley.
Main duties of the job
About the role:
This is a new position to complement an existing team of 8.9 WTE consultant Nephrologists. The post holders will be part of the team providing a comprehensive renal service (with the exception of acute renal transplantation) for the population of Teesside, South Durham and parts of North Yorkshire.There is an expectation of a responsibility for approximately 100 patients on renal replacement treatment and to contribute proportionately to the other aspects of the nephrology service, including in-patient and out-patient management of chronic kidney disease, management of transplanted patients, managing patients with AKI across the hospital and neighbouring hospitals, and procedures including vascular access and biopsies.
In particular we are looking for applicants who have in interest in transplantation, pre-dialysis and interventional nephrology.
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley serving the people of Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Hambleton and Richmondshire and beyond.
The Trust runs The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton as well as community services in Hambleton and Richmondshire, Middlesbrough, and Redcar and Cleveland.
The Trust has a workforce of around 9,000 providing a range of specialist regional services to 1.5 million people in the Tees Valley and parts of Durham, North Yorkshire and Cumbria, with a particular expertise in heart disease, trauma, neurosciences, renal services, cancer services and spinal injuries.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Full GMC registration
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (‘equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- Specialty Certificate exam in Renal medicine (if CCT date after 1.1.11)
- Training in appraisal techniques
Experience
Essential criteria- Ability to undertake the complete audit cycle and to participate in multi-disciplinary audit
- Experience in providing vascular access service
- Experience in caring for kidney transplant patients
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
- Experience of renal biopsies
- Experience of the live kidney donation process
- Evidence of knowledge and practice of interventional nephrology
- Relevant experience in a specialist interest pertinent to the post
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential criteria- Ability to communicate, liaise and negotiate with others
- Awareness of health service reforms and issues across the healthcare economy
- Evidence of management and administration experience Management training
- Success in obtaining funding for research
Teaching and Training Experiences
Essential criteria- Experience of supervising resident medical staff
- Other teaching skills/experiences
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Good leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP’s, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Good organisational and management skills
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- IT skills
- Experience in counselling
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form.Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.