Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Locum Consultant - Nephrology

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Job summary

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of around £380 million and 750 beds.

We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to a population of around 500,000 which increases significantly during holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

You will participate in medical audits and clinical governance processes, using the outcomes to improve the care for our patients and liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities

Main duties of the job

  • In conjunction with colleagues, the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of nephrology illness in all patients; ensuring they are seen and managed in a timely manner
  • Participation in the nephrology consultant rota, ensuring uncompromised cover for annual leave and other absences and the effective functioning of the department
  • Provision of advice (through ward referrals) on nephrology cases admitted under the general physicians
  • Investigation and treatment of nephrologist outpatient referrals
  • Commitment to maintaining your own continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning, with support and time provided to keep up-to-date with annual CPD requirements
  • Completion of the necessary administrative duties associated with the care of patients to a high standard promptly
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

  • Participation in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, paramedics and general practitioners and the training and assessment of specialist registrars rotating through the department

  • Professional supervision of junior staff and medical students, as well as providing mentoring and coaching support where necessary

  • Participation in research in accordance with priorities agreed upon within the Clinical Groups within available resources

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Details

Date posted

07 February 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-3835

Job locations

The Royal Treliske Hospital

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a License to practice

Desirable

  • Entry on the GMC specialist Register

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Qualifications

Essential

  • An appropriate higher Nephrology CCT qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Broad general experience in nephrology

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adapts style depending on audience
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a License to practice

Desirable

  • Entry on the GMC specialist Register

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Qualifications

Essential

  • An appropriate higher Nephrology CCT qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Broad general experience in nephrology

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adapts style depending on audience

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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

The Royal Treliske Hospital

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

The Royal Treliske Hospital

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Melissa Winn

melissa.winn@nhs.net

07469907639

Details

Date posted

07 February 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-3835

Job locations

The Royal Treliske Hospital

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Supporting documents

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