Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Clinical Fellow (JSD Higher) in Renal Medicine. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS FT is the largest single NHS provider of nephrology care in the UK with a catchment population of 1.7 million serving a highly diverse community, including areas with some of the highest incident and prevalent rates for end-stage renal disease in the UK. There are two hubs for renal medicine located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) and Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (BHH). We deliver comprehensive renal services across the city as well as regionally, and are committed to providing patient care and professional development of the highest standards. The UHB programme for end stage renal disease (ESRD) transplants over 170 people annually and provides haemodialysis for around 1450 patients through dialysis facilities at both main hospital sites and 13 satellite units, as well as Home HD. Additionally, our peritoneal dialysis programme cares for around 250 patients and we follow up over 1500 kidney transplant recipients.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will operate at the level of a Higher Specialist Trainee / Specialty Registrar and work closely with the 30-strong team of Consultant Nephrologists and with deanery trainees rotating through the Department of Renal Medicine in order to support delivery of core clinical services. The specific areas of service where the post holder is deployed will reflect the evolving needs of the Department, subject to negotiation and the skill-set of the appointee. We provide excellent opportunities for learning and professional development as detailed below, although not accredited for training; the post holder will receive the department's full support to extend their knowledge and experience during their appointment at UHB. Posts are available at both QEHB and BHH and may involve rotation to expand training opportunities
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will operate at the level of an advanced Higher Specialist Trainee / Specialty Registrar and work closely with the 30-strong team of Consultant Nephrologists and with deanery trainees rotating through the Department of Renal Medicine in order to support delivery of both core and extended clinical services. The specific areas of service where the post holder is deployed will reflect the interests, development requirements and skill-set of the appointee. This post is designed to utilise our excellent opportunities for learning and professional development as detailed below, although not accredited for training, the post holder will receive the department's full support to extend their knowledge and experience during their appointment at UHB. This post is focused for successful candidates to gain demonstrable skills in their chosen sub-speciality area, including options for Interventional Nephrology, Transplantation, Vasculitis, Glomerulonephritis, Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Maternal Medicine and Research. Alternative areas may be available for interested candidates, who are encouraged to discuss with the department.
The post is fixed term for 12 months subject to satisfactory progress, commencing as soon as possible. Posts are available at both QEHB and BHH and may involve rotation to expand training opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will operate at the level of an advanced Higher Specialist Trainee / Specialty Registrar and work closely with the 30-strong team of Consultant Nephrologists and with deanery trainees rotating through the Department of Renal Medicine in order to support delivery of both core and extended clinical services. The specific areas of service where the post holder is deployed will reflect the interests, development requirements and skill-set of the appointee. This post is designed to utilise our excellent opportunities for learning and professional development as detailed below, although not accredited for training, the post holder will receive the department's full support to extend their knowledge and experience during their appointment at UHB. This post is focused for successful candidates to gain demonstrable skills in their chosen sub-speciality area, including options for Interventional Nephrology, Transplantation, Vasculitis, Glomerulonephritis, Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Maternal Medicine and Research. Alternative areas may be available for interested candidates, who are encouraged to discuss with the department.
The post is fixed term for 12 months subject to satisfactory progress, commencing as soon as possible. Posts are available at both QEHB and BHH and may involve rotation to expand training opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MBBS
- *Full MRCP completed
- *Experience in clinical research or QI project.
- *Full GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within Renal Medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MBBS
- *Full MRCP completed
- *Experience in clinical research or QI project.
- *Full GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within Renal Medicine
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.
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
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).
