South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Nephrology

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Job summary

Sunderland Renal Unit is a dynamic department that has undergone significant reorganisation, investment and expansion in recent years. We provide high-quality, high-continuity patient-focused care. We work hard for our patients and have created a supportive working environment for each other, our juniors, and our wider MDT. We have two clear goals: i) provide excellent, holistic care for people living with kidney disease, and ii) run a well-designed service which is a pleasure to work in.

We operate a range of sub-specialty nephrology clinics and have growing numbers of home dialysis and transplant patients. Innovations in recent years include our Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology service and our in house Assisted Home Dialysis Team. We are developing a national post-graduate qualification in Interventional Nephrology and Point of Care Ultrasound. We are working with Sunderland Medical School to deliver and develop their undergraduate renal medicine curriculum. We have several international links, including our ISN sister unit in Tanzania.

We are looking for a colleague who shares our enthusiasm for renal excellence. We are particularly keen to appoint someone who will participate in interventional nephrology, undertake research, help in medical education, or set up new subspecialty services. You will have our encouragement and support to develop your ideas and expertise throughout your consultant career.

Main duties of the job

INTERVIEW DATE WILL BE ADVISED AT A LATER DATE

The post-holder will be based at Sunderland Royal Hospital with some sessions at South Tyneside Hospital and/or Durham Treatment Centre. The role includes:

Inpatient nephrology work, the pattern of which is seven days first on call 24/7, currently six weeks per year
General medicine inpatient care Monday-Sunday, currently six weeks per year
A general nephrology clinic
Acute Kidney Injury In Reach to our referring hospitals in Durham and South Shields
A subspecialty clinic, according to preference and expertise, in one or more of haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplant, pre-dialysis, intrinsic renal disease, genetics and stones, hypertension, or older persons and palliative nephrology.
Optional involvement in Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology, with additional procedural training possible for those with an interest and aptitude.

Several of our current consultants work less than full time and this option would also be available to our new colleagues, although full time working during nephrology on call and general medicine weeks is required.

The post-holder will be expected to possess Membership/Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and to be on the GMC Specialist Register. Further details regarding the specifics of the role can be found within the job description.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Date posted

13 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-MDMD-0524-40

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.

The post holder will be a member of the Medical Specialities Directorate in STSFT and will be part of the consultant team that will deliver renal services across Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham. In conjunction with the other nephrologists the post holder will contribute to the overall organisation and planning of the service. They will be responsible for providing an outpatient service, including the monitoring of specialist medication. The post holder will be responsible for their own inpatients, and for providing cover for the inpatients of colleagues. The post holder is expected to possess membership of the Royal College of Physicians or to have equivalent qualifications, to be on the GMC specialist register at the time of taking up the post. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of nephrology services on all three sites and to attend appropriate meetings depending on sub-specialist interests in order to further the development of the services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MRCP or equivalent.
On the Specialist Register or within 6 months from date of interview.
Completed Renal MRCP Exit Exam.
CST Certificate.

Desirable

Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
GCP.
Medical Education Certificate.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

IT Skills.
Management & Leadership skills.
Be able to work as part of a team.

Experience

Essential

Basic Life Support.
Have experience in training under graduates and post graduates.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MRCP or equivalent.
On the Specialist Register or within 6 months from date of interview.
Completed Renal MRCP Exit Exam.
CST Certificate.

Desirable

Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
GCP.
Medical Education Certificate.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

IT Skills.
Management & Leadership skills.
Be able to work as part of a team.

Experience

Essential

Basic Life Support.
Have experience in training under graduates and post graduates.

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

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