Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Renal Transplant at the Wessex Kidney Centre based in Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
The post holder will primarily be responsible for the in-patient and out-patient care of patients undergoing renal transplant surgery, dialysis related surgery including vascular access and live donor surgery, both in the elective and emergency settings.
Main duties of the job
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, surgery, and in- and out-patient care of patients undergoing renal transplant surgery and dialysis related surgery both in the elective and emergency settings. The clinics are mainly based on the QA site and all surgery is currently performed on the QA site. The surgery will involve GA and LA lists and emergency on call covering dialysis and transplant related problems.
Mentoring will be provided to the successful applicant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, surgery, and in- and out-patient care of patients undergoing renal transplant surgery and dialysis related surgery both in the elective and emergency settings. The clinics are mainly based on the QA site and all surgery is currently performed on the QA site. The surgery will involve GA and LA lists and emergency on call covering dialysis and transplant related problems.
Mentoring will be provided to the successful applicant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Higher professional training in renal transplantation
Desirable
- Evidence of a transplant fellowship is desirable
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher surgical qualification
Desirable
- Experience of managing renal transplant and SPK patients
- Experience in and outside speciality
Additional criteria
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of elective and emergency renal transplantation and access surgery
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge related to renal transplantation and dialysis access
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Higher professional training in renal transplantation
Desirable
- Evidence of a transplant fellowship is desirable
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher surgical qualification
Desirable
- Experience of managing renal transplant and SPK patients
- Experience in and outside speciality
Additional criteria
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of elective and emergency renal transplantation and access surgery
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge related to renal transplantation and dialysis access
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
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
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).
