Job summary
++Pending Royal College Approval++
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint 2 substantive Consultant Nephrologists at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust with subspecialty interests in Haemodialysis (Post 1) and Renal Transplant Medicine (Post 2). We are looking to recruit 2 highly motivated colleagues to join a dynamic and cohesive team of twelve existing Renal Consultants, one Consultant in ITU/Renal Medicine, and five Transplant Surgeons.
One post holder will contribute to the outpatient management of one of our dialysis units at Nottingham City Campus, and the other will support our outpatient renal transplant service. Both posts will undertake outpatient nephrology clinics and the full range of our inpatient nephrology & acute transplantation services. The posts will both comprise 10 Programmed Activities but there may be additional PAs of work available, subject to mutual agreement with successful candidates.
Main duties of the job
Nottingham University Hospitals Trust is a large university teaching hospital serving a local population of 675,000 and has a Renal Transplantation catchment area of 1.79 million. The emergency department based on the Queens Medical Campus is one of the busiest in Europe. As a major teaching Trust, NUH enjoys close links with the city's universities and attracts and develops the highest calibre of staff. It continues to be the hospital of choice for patients, encourages investment and remains at the forefront of research.
The renal and transplant unit currently supports around 750 prevalent transplant patients and over 450 dialysis patients. We have established programmes for peritoneal and home haemodialysis, and three satellite dialysis units. We average around 80-90 transplants per year. Our unit thrives on a strong multidisciplinary culture and has been at the forefront of many national and international initiatives. There is a strong base and foundation for clinical research. Nottingham is the regional centre for paediatric nephrology. Nottingham Renal Unit also provides renal services at Kings Mill hospital in Mansfield.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Charlotte Bebb, Consultant Nephrologist and Head of Service, telephone 0115 969 1169 ext. 76296 or email charlotte.bebb3@nhs.net .
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Charlotte Bebb, Consultant Nephrologist and Head of Service, telephone 0115 969 1169 ext. 76296 or email charlotte.bebb3@nhs.net .
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP (Nephrology)
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register via : CCT (or within 6 months of CCT at date of interview) in Nephrology Or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) Or European Community Rights (if applicable)
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- A broad training which demonstrates appropriate experience in, and positive attitudes to, all aspects of Renal Medicine
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc)
Clinical Skills/experience
Essential
- Familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices
- High level of clinical experience and competence in nephrology
Desirable
- Additional subspecialty training / experience relevant to haemodialysis
- Competent in (including ability to perform, supervise and teach) kidney biopsies and tunnelled line insertion
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP (Nephrology)
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register via : CCT (or within 6 months of CCT at date of interview) in Nephrology Or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) Or European Community Rights (if applicable)
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- A broad training which demonstrates appropriate experience in, and positive attitudes to, all aspects of Renal Medicine
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc)
Clinical Skills/experience
Essential
- Familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices
- High level of clinical experience and competence in nephrology
Desirable
- Additional subspecialty training / experience relevant to haemodialysis
- Competent in (including ability to perform, supervise and teach) kidney biopsies and tunnelled line insertion
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).