Job summary
Applications are invited for the post - Locum Consultant Nephrologist ICKD (10 PAs).This is an 18 month locum post to assist with the expansion of the service in relation to integrated chronic kidney disease care between primary and secondary care. As well as contributing to this exciting new project, the individual will work within the Renal and Transplant Service to provide clinical duties including care of in-patients with kidney disease, general nephrology outpatients, haemodialysis and on-call duties.
Main duties of the job
- To contribute to the development and clinical provision of the novel integrated chronic kidney disease service (approximately one day a week when appointee not providing inpatient care)
- To participate in monthly ward rota for inpatient care of a general nephrology ward (four months a year)
- To contribute to the "Low Clearance" clinic (weekly) and new patient clinic (frequency to be confirmed but between 1 in 2 and 1 in 4)
- To contribute to the care of approximately seventy outpatient haemodialysis patients as part of a haemodialysis unit's medical team.
- To participate in the consultant rotas for the nephrology service including consultant of the week (approximately 1 week in 10) and the on call rota out of hours and at weekends (1:8).
- To supervise and train junior medical staff.
About us
The service has a national and international reputation and has an active programme of clinical, laboratory and medical education research. The department has a philosophy of a multi-disciplinary approach to the care of patients with renal failure. There is a core group of experienced nursing and other health care professionals who are responsible for the planning and delivery of services to patients with renal failure.
The service acts as the tertiary referral centre for the East Midlands Renal Network for renal and kidney transplantation covering a population of approximately 2.2 million. The service covers Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, NW Anglia and Northamptonshire and there are additional renal consultants based at Kettering General Hospital, Northampton General Hospital, Lincoln County Hospital and Peterborough District General Hospital. Significant developments have taken place in the affiliated district general hospitals. There are satellite units at Boston, Hamilton, Kettering, Lincoln, Loughborough, Northampton, Peterborough, Skegness and Grantham which are managed by UHL
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the post will be:-
- To contribute to the development and clinical provision of the novel integrated chronic kidney disease service (approximately one day a week when appointee not providing inpatient care)
- To participate in monthly ward rota for inpatient care of a general nephrology ward (four months a year)
- To contribute to the Low Clearance clinic (weekly) and new patient clinic (frequency to be confirmed but between 1 in 2 and 1 in 4)
- To contribute to the care of approximately seventy outpatient haemodialysis patients as part of a haemodialysis units medical team.
- To participate in the consultant rotas for the nephrology service including consultant of the week (approximately 1 week in 10) and the on call rota out of hours and at weekends (1:8).
- To supervise and train junior medical staff.
There is a mentorship scheme for all new consultant staff. This is designed to help new appointees to settle into working at UHL and to assist individuals in a personal way to familiarise them with the Trust and how things work in practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the post will be:-
- To contribute to the development and clinical provision of the novel integrated chronic kidney disease service (approximately one day a week when appointee not providing inpatient care)
- To participate in monthly ward rota for inpatient care of a general nephrology ward (four months a year)
- To contribute to the Low Clearance clinic (weekly) and new patient clinic (frequency to be confirmed but between 1 in 2 and 1 in 4)
- To contribute to the care of approximately seventy outpatient haemodialysis patients as part of a haemodialysis units medical team.
- To participate in the consultant rotas for the nephrology service including consultant of the week (approximately 1 week in 10) and the on call rota out of hours and at weekends (1:8).
- To supervise and train junior medical staff.
There is a mentorship scheme for all new consultant staff. This is designed to help new appointees to settle into working at UHL and to assist individuals in a personal way to familiarise them with the Trust and how things work in practice.
Person Specification
GMC registration
Essential
- Hold a full registration with the GMC ( London) with license to practice or to be able to obtain by appointment
CPD
Essential
- Continued professional development within past 2 years
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Evidence of clinical audit
Person Specification
GMC registration
Essential
- Hold a full registration with the GMC ( London) with license to practice or to be able to obtain by appointment
CPD
Essential
- Continued professional development within past 2 years
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Evidence of clinical audit
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).
