Job summary
We wish to appoint new Trust Grade Registrar (ST3+) colleague to join our Renal service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT).We are one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England with opportunities for new collaborative developments in line with the Renal Services Transformation Programme and GIRFT. We have an active Regional Operational Delivery network and have established a Renal Clinical Programme Group within our new ICS.Our acute hospital base is Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester where our two wards are located including an inpatient acute dialysis service. Two of our outpatient dialysis units are also on site with a satellite unit in Cinderford in the Forest of Dean. There is a 7-day renal consultant presence on the Gloucester site. Inpatient referrals at Cheltenham General Hospital are seen as necessary, often in association with outpatient clinics 2-3 times per week. Urgent referrals will be transferred to Gloucester, if necessary, working with our intensivist colleagues in Cheltenham to stabilise prior to transfer.We have a Renal Assessment Procedure Unit which offers several services including but not exclusively; Peritoneal dialysis catheter insertions under local anaesthesia, Tunnelled haemodialysis catheter insertions, review of unwell peritoneal dialysis patients, all of which has enabled us to significantly reduce the number of patients presenting to ED and admissions.
Main duties of the job
The post is based at the Gloucester Royal site. Our inpatient wards are on the 7th floor with 51 beds along with some responsibility for outlying wards. There will be opportunities to attend clinic, gain practical procedure skills, (e.g. dialysis lines and renal biopsies) and to manage acute renal referrals. There will also be a commitment to the acute medical "take".
The post is suitable for anyone who has full MRCP and appropriate experience working in a general medical speciality at registrar level. Successful candidates will be expected to provide senior support to the junior members of the team, partake in full on calls which would include weekends and nights and also run lead cardiac arrests.
The successful candidate will have an Educational Supervisor and will be encouraged to attend teaching such as weekly departmental teaching, grand rounds, M&M meetings and journal club. There is also plenty of opportunity to partake in Quality Improvement and service development.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
To deliver the highest standard of care at Gloucestershire Hospitals, we foster an environment that promotes inclusivity, ensuring that both our staff can thrive and our patients receive services tailored to their needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate will hold a MBBS or equivalent qualification along with MRCP (UK) full diploma or equivalent. The candidate must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.They will have evidence of: Good clinical care Maintaining good medical practice Good relationships and communication with patients Good working relationships with colleagues Good teaching and training Professional behaviour and probity Delivery of good acute clinical care
All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. They must also meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The candidate will hold a MBBS or equivalent qualification along with MRCP (UK) full diploma or equivalent. The candidate must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.They will have evidence of: Good clinical care Maintaining good medical practice Good relationships and communication with patients Good working relationships with colleagues Good teaching and training Professional behaviour and probity Delivery of good acute clinical care
All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. They must also meet professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration
- MRCP
- ALS or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching qualification Management/Leadership qualification
- Higher Degree
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience in devising, conducting and applying audit results and then re-auditing
- Familiar with clinical governance
- A willingness to accept responsibility and provide leadership
- Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS
- Determination to have a key role in establishing and developing the service
- Must have an interest in teaching all grades of hospital and professional staff
- Track record of critical reading
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Training in and experience of evidence-based practice
- Experience of clinical governance
- Experience of protocol / pathway development and change management
- Plans for possible ongoing research projects relevant to service
Clinical/Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in General Medicine and in leading a multi-disciplinary team
- Running the Acute Medical Take
- Ability to work closely with colleagues in other specialties, professions and roles to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service
Desirable
- Previously worked in a Renal department
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibility for patients
- Conscientiousness to ensure careful transfer of care
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and managerial colleagues
- Able to work co-operatively as a team member
- Ability to self-motivate
Desirable
- Ability to think laterally
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration
- MRCP
- ALS or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching qualification Management/Leadership qualification
- Higher Degree
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience in devising, conducting and applying audit results and then re-auditing
- Familiar with clinical governance
- A willingness to accept responsibility and provide leadership
- Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS
- Determination to have a key role in establishing and developing the service
- Must have an interest in teaching all grades of hospital and professional staff
- Track record of critical reading
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Training in and experience of evidence-based practice
- Experience of clinical governance
- Experience of protocol / pathway development and change management
- Plans for possible ongoing research projects relevant to service
Clinical/Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in General Medicine and in leading a multi-disciplinary team
- Running the Acute Medical Take
- Ability to work closely with colleagues in other specialties, professions and roles to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service
Desirable
- Previously worked in a Renal department
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibility for patients
- Conscientiousness to ensure careful transfer of care
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and managerial colleagues
- Able to work co-operatively as a team member
- Ability to self-motivate
Desirable
- Ability to think laterally
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).
