Job summary
The post holder will join a team of 12 WTE of Nephrologists providing clinical leadership to renal patients at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. The job plan allows for a rota of 1 week in 18 of ward-based work which will be devoted to delivering inpatient services at the Royal Stoke site. The duties will also include 3 PAs for research activities and 1 PA of undergraduate medical school responsibilities with Keele University. The remaining weeks will be used to deliver out-patient care and other services at the Royal Stoke site as detailed below.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be on an annualised job plan and the clinical responsibilities will include delivering a weekly general nephrology clinic (39 per year), fortnightly renal transplant clinic (21 per year) and a fortnightly advanced kidney care clinic (21 per year).
The post holder will also be expected to contribute regularly to procedures, supervision and training of the renal specialist trainees and trust grade doctors. They will also participate in the rota with other Consultant Nephrologists to cover on-call commitments, the inpatient referrals service and the advice and guidance service for our primary care colleagues. 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.
The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
Subject to the conditions of the Terms and Conditions of Service the post holder would be expected to observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust. (Version Update January 2021)
The post holder will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
All medical and dental staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with the UHNM Trust's Health and Safety Policies.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description attached under supporting documents.
AAC panel/Interview date: 24th July 2025
Job back waiting approval from Royal College
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description attached under supporting documents.
AAC panel/Interview date: 24th July 2025
Job back waiting approval from Royal College
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- MRCP (UK) or an equivalent Qualification
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- Specialty Certificate Examination
- Experience in running a hypertension service
- Experience in advanced kidney care service
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Renal Medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within both specialties.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
Desirable
- Higher training in a dedicated specialty training scheme.
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
- Understanding of the Clinical Governance process
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines
- Ability to organise, and manage outpatient priorities, waiting times / lists
- Ability to manage and lead clinical team. Competent in basic information technology
- Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications:
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit.
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
- Ability to understand and apply re-search methodology
Desirable
- To have published in peer reviewed journals.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Documented previous contribution to substantial departmental development
- 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
- Use of Information and Technology
- Evidence of ability to teach and experience of teaching
- Higher teaching qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An enquiring and critical approach to work.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
- Ability and means to travel. Residence within 20 minutes travel from base.
- To be accessible by telephone for on call duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
- MRCP (UK) or an equivalent Qualification
Desirable
- MD, PhD or equivalent
- Specialty Certificate Examination
- Experience in running a hypertension service
- Experience in advanced kidney care service
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Renal Medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within both specialties.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
Desirable
- Higher training in a dedicated specialty training scheme.
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
- Understanding of the Clinical Governance process
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines
- Ability to organise, and manage outpatient priorities, waiting times / lists
- Ability to manage and lead clinical team. Competent in basic information technology
- Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications:
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit.
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
- Ability to understand and apply re-search methodology
Desirable
- To have published in peer reviewed journals.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Documented previous contribution to substantial departmental development
- 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
- Use of Information and Technology
- Evidence of ability to teach and experience of teaching
- Higher teaching qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An enquiring and critical approach to work.
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
- Ability and means to travel. Residence within 20 minutes travel from base.
- 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).
