Job summary
London Renal Transplant Surgical Fellowship
We are inviting applications for an exciting 2-year specialised fellowship in renal transplantation. In addition to renal transplantation the fellowship provides experience in dialysis access surgery, pancreas transplantation and multi-organ retrieval.
This unique fellowship will provide exposure to two leading London transplant centres. One year spent at West London Renal Transplant Centre (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust) and one year at the Royal Free Renal Transplant Centre.
This post is ideal for those aiming to consolidate existing experience in renal transplantation. The successful candidate will join collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams in both centres and gain exposure to all aspects of pre- and post-transplant care, in living and deceased donation. This is a clinical fellowship. Additionally, fellows will be encouraged to complete and present audit and research output. There will be ample opportunity over the two years to present and publish, nationally and internationally.
Please address any queries regarding this fellowship to Miss Bynvant Sandhu (Bynvant.sandhu@nhs.net) and Mr Ayaz Hossain (mhossain@nhs.net)
Main duties of the job
WLRTC:
Clinical duties include ward exposure and the management of in-patients, outpatient clinics, ward rounds, radiological and transplant MDTs. The fellow will join a rota with the existing SpRs and Fellows covering the surgical Middle-grade on-call. The on call supplement is 50% (band 1a), resident on-call.
ROYAL FREE:
The on-call rota provides cover for both renal transplant surgery as well as the urology department on a 1 in 10 basis. The on-call commitments will therefore incorporate emergency transplant activity and surgical care of the renal failure population, as well as covering urological emergencies and out of hours urological care for patients. No previous experience of urology is required as close support is given by the urology consultant staff. This rota will be EWTD and New Deal compliant. The candidate will also be expected to cover elective and emergency in-patient and day case surgery, general, Transplant, out-patient clinics and regular ward work.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
West London Renal Transplant Centre (WLRTC)
WLRTC provides outstanding clinical experience in complex renal transplantation as well as exposure to expertise in pancreas transplantation. The fellowship encompasses significant experience in the provision of vascular access and peritoneal dialysis surgical procedures.
The fellow will gain substantial experience in deceased donor offer evaluation and acceptance. Operative experience will include living and deceased donor transplantation, laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy, general surgery (hernias/ polycystic nephrectomy) and transplant nephrectomy. Outpatient experience includes recipient evaluation, living donor evaluation and post-transplant clinics.
The Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust
The surgical team provides live- and deceased-donor renal transplantation, dialysis access, and general surgery for patients with renal failure. In addition, there will be significant exposure to multi-organ abdominal retrieval surgery. The post also includes responsibility for the supervision and training of the junior staff and teaching medical students.
The post holder will have the following duties:
Out-patient clinics assessment of CKD patients requiring vascular access or peritoneal dialysis and work-up for renal transplantation
In-patient and day case operating lists
Care of renal transplant in-patients
Attendance and presentations at multidisciplinary meetings
Participation in the audit and governance activities of the department
Job description
Job responsibilities
West London Renal Transplant Centre (WLRTC)
WLRTC provides outstanding clinical experience in complex renal transplantation as well as exposure to expertise in pancreas transplantation. The fellowship encompasses significant experience in the provision of vascular access and peritoneal dialysis surgical procedures.
The fellow will gain substantial experience in deceased donor offer evaluation and acceptance. Operative experience will include living and deceased donor transplantation, laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy, general surgery (hernias/ polycystic nephrectomy) and transplant nephrectomy. Outpatient experience includes recipient evaluation, living donor evaluation and post-transplant clinics.
The Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust
The surgical team provides live- and deceased-donor renal transplantation, dialysis access, and general surgery for patients with renal failure. In addition, there will be significant exposure to multi-organ abdominal retrieval surgery. The post also includes responsibility for the supervision and training of the junior staff and teaching medical students.
The post holder will have the following duties:
Out-patient clinics assessment of CKD patients requiring vascular access or peritoneal dialysis and work-up for renal transplantation
In-patient and day case operating lists
Care of renal transplant in-patients
Attendance and presentations at multidisciplinary meetings
Participation in the audit and governance activities of the department
Person Specification
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice
- MRCS or Equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD
- FRCS or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable interest in transplantation
Desirable
- Proof of previous research experience (publications/presentations)
- Attendance on ATLS, CRISP courses
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- History taking
- Clinical examination
- Problem solving
Person Specification
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice
- MRCS or Equivalent
Desirable
- MD, PhD
- FRCS or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable interest in transplantation
Desirable
- Proof of previous research experience (publications/presentations)
- Attendance on ATLS, CRISP courses
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- History taking
- Clinical examination
- Problem solving
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
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).
