Job summary
LOCUM CONSULTANT NEPHROLOGY/GENERAL MEDICINE
We are currently recruiting to a Locum Consultant for Nephrology (6 PA's) and General Medicine (4 PA's). The post-holder will have duties in Nephrology department and will join a team of 7.5 Consultant Nephrologists. You will have responsibility for managing a cohort of Haemodialysis patients at Royal Stoke, although there are 2 satellite units, one at Leighton and one at County and rota' d responsibility for a 29-bedded ward at Royal Stoke
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join a team of 7.5 Nephrologists providing clinical leadership to renal patients at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. The job plan allows for a rota of 2 weeks in 14 of ward-based work, both of which will be devoted to delivering inpatient services at the Stoke site, with some time for MDTs.
The remaining weeks will be based on delivering out-patient care, this will predominantly be at one site but there is the potential for clinics at all three sites.
The post holder will be responsible for weekly clinics and for managing a cohort of haemodialysis patients at Royal Stoke, although there are 2 satellite units based at County and Leighton Hospitals. The post holder will be expected to contribute regularly to procedure, supervision and training of the renal STs and trust grades. They will also participate in the rota with other Consultant Nephrologists to cover inpatient and on-call commitments. In addition, the post-holder will be expected to contribute to the education of trainees, quality improvement, research activities, and clinical governance of the service.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC or CESR
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- Specialty Certificate Examination
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Experience working at Consultant level within a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within renal medicine.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience in Critical Care
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working:
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Evidence of training in research methodology
- Experience in research including willing to participate in audit programmes.
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organize and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
- Evidence of leadership
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and cover colleagues absence. An enquiring and critical approach to work.
- Strong record of attendance.
- Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required)
- To be accessible by telephone for on call duties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC or CESR
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- Specialty Certificate Examination
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Experience working at Consultant level within a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within renal medicine.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience in Critical Care
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working:
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Evidence of training in research methodology
- Experience in research including willing to participate in audit programmes.
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organize and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
- Evidence of leadership
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and cover colleagues absence. An enquiring and critical approach to work.
- Strong record of attendance.
- Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required)
- To be accessible by telephone for on call duties
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke On Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
