Job summary
This Fellowship will support the integration of a new virtual CKD service in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Leicester, Leicestershire, and RUtland Chronic Kidney Disease Integrated Care Delivery Project (LUCID) was developed in 2021/22 and has been piloted in 2022/23 in four Primary Care Networks. Applications from primary care professional such as GP specialist registrars and community pharmacists are strongly encouraged. Previous experience of working in a secondary or tertiary care kidney centre is not required.
The model has been developed such that Consultant Nephrologists will have responsibility for between 3-4 primary care networks in the region and meet regularly weekly with representatives from these groups to review patients on the CKD register, or patients with new presentations of kidney disease to review investigations, streamline management and fast track referrals for secondary care review and investigations. This has been developed in response to the latest NICE guidelines [NG203] which recommended referrals be based on 5-year risk of developing the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant using the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE). To implement this successfully will require dramatically improved rates of albuminuria screening which is required to calculate the KFRE and upskilling in the knowledge and implementation of pharmacotherapies to slow progression of CKD, such as ACE inhibitors and SGLT2 inhibitors.
Main duties of the job
This is a 0.4 FTE Fellowship post, and candidates will be required to discuss the remainder of their clinical job plan with their current employer. It is anticipated that the Fellow appointed to this post will work with the LUCID team and Primary Care Networks to:
- Develop educational packages to:
- Improve albuminuria testing in primary care, particularly the engagement of patients from ethnic minority backgrounds and lower socioeconomic status
- Improve prescription and optimisation of medications
- Work with primary care physicians and allied health professionals (nurses, pharmacists, dieticians) to support the implementation of this education
- Participate in LUCID clinics and education sessions
- Perform evaluation of the education packages, with the support of the LUCID evaluation workstream
About us
All employees are subject to the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act. The post holder is required to ensure that as an employee, his or her work methods do not endanger other people or themselves.
All employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patient's and staff's records.
All employees must comply with the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy and must not discriminate on grounds of age, colour, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, belief, gender, marital status, sexuality, disability, trades union membership (or non-membership) or political affiliation, or any other grounds which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
This job description is not to be taken as an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and development. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder will be required to carry out the duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the post.
In order to ensure the Trust's ability to respond to changes in the needs of the service, after appropriate consultation and discussion with you (including consideration of personal circumstances current skills, abilities and career development) the Trust may make a change to your location, duties and responsibilities that are deemed reasonable in the circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department also has a strong background of laboratory and clinical research with a national and international profile. There are modern laboratory facilities in the University of Leicester Medical Sciences Building within the Dept of Infection Immunity and Inflammation, with ~25 full time academic staff, research fellows and post-graduate students. Several research staff are supported by grants from Research Councils, Charities and from industry.
The department is committed to increasing the amount of clinical research and is currently recruiting to several UK nephrology studies which are part of the NIHR renal portfolio.
TEACHING AND TRAINING
The department strongly supports education and training of junior doctors and it is vital that there is sufficient staff within the establishment to ensure that all levels of trainees are able to get both the appropriate level of training and clinical experience during their rotation through renal services at UHL.
Medical Education in the Leicester Renal Unit
The Leicester Renal Unit has a longstanding commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. The Unit is actively involved in undergraduate training of students at the University of Leicester Medical School. The nephrology curriculum is mainly delivered through attachments in the General Medicine block in year 3 and the urinary module in year 2.
The department supports a high proportion of trainees to undertake qualifications in medical education. Several registrars have completed a Postgraduate Certificates/Diplomas/Masters in medical Education. A large proportion of the Consultant staff are engaged in senior management roles in Education and Training both locally and nationally.
In addition, a number of innovative training posts have been piloted and developed in the Department: including 2 academic Foundation Year 2 posts, 3 Academic Clinical Lecturer posts. The Department was one of the first to appoint a Consultant/Honorary Senior Lecturer with an interest in Medical Education.
The Unit has strong links with international bodies hosting many overseas Visiting Fellows, International Society of Nephrology Fellows and is an International Sister Centre to a Renal Unit in Nigeria
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department also has a strong background of laboratory and clinical research with a national and international profile. There are modern laboratory facilities in the University of Leicester Medical Sciences Building within the Dept of Infection Immunity and Inflammation, with ~25 full time academic staff, research fellows and post-graduate students. Several research staff are supported by grants from Research Councils, Charities and from industry.
The department is committed to increasing the amount of clinical research and is currently recruiting to several UK nephrology studies which are part of the NIHR renal portfolio.
TEACHING AND TRAINING
The department strongly supports education and training of junior doctors and it is vital that there is sufficient staff within the establishment to ensure that all levels of trainees are able to get both the appropriate level of training and clinical experience during their rotation through renal services at UHL.
Medical Education in the Leicester Renal Unit
The Leicester Renal Unit has a longstanding commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. The Unit is actively involved in undergraduate training of students at the University of Leicester Medical School. The nephrology curriculum is mainly delivered through attachments in the General Medicine block in year 3 and the urinary module in year 2.
The department supports a high proportion of trainees to undertake qualifications in medical education. Several registrars have completed a Postgraduate Certificates/Diplomas/Masters in medical Education. A large proportion of the Consultant staff are engaged in senior management roles in Education and Training both locally and nationally.
In addition, a number of innovative training posts have been piloted and developed in the Department: including 2 academic Foundation Year 2 posts, 3 Academic Clinical Lecturer posts. The Department was one of the first to appoint a Consultant/Honorary Senior Lecturer with an interest in Medical Education.
The Unit has strong links with international bodies hosting many overseas Visiting Fellows, International Society of Nephrology Fellows and is an International Sister Centre to a Renal Unit in Nigeria
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMB BS, BPharm or Equivalents oFull GMC or GPC Registration
Desirable
- oMembership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. oHigher degree e.g. MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent.
Experience/ Clinical Skills
Essential
- At least three years of clinical practice in an area of clinical practice including long term conditions
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, Excel, Word etc.
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Previous experience of working clinical in a virtual setting
Motivation
Essential
- oPersonal integrity and reliability. oWillingness to learn new skills Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff.
Management
Essential
- Able to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of ability to lead a team and develop services
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
- Understanding of wider health
Desirable
- Awareness of Service Development issues Management training on an accredited course
Audit
Essential
- oExperience in, and commitment to medical audit. Evidence of completion of audit cycle/service improvement
Desirable
- oUndergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities. oCompletion of formal courses in audit.
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically
Desirable
- Evidence of recent research and development activity Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
Communication Skills
Essential
- oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. oTo be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding oAbility to liaise effectively the MDT oStrong leadership skills
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates oAppraisal and assessment skills oEnthusiastic and ability to inspire others
Desirable
- oWillingness to develop new approaches to teaching oPost Graduate qualification in medical education.
Employment Checks
Essential
- oSatisfactory health clearance. oSatisfactory enhanced DBS check
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMB BS, BPharm or Equivalents oFull GMC or GPC Registration
Desirable
- oMembership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. oHigher degree e.g. MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent.
Experience/ Clinical Skills
Essential
- At least three years of clinical practice in an area of clinical practice including long term conditions
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, Excel, Word etc.
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Previous experience of working clinical in a virtual setting
Motivation
Essential
- oPersonal integrity and reliability. oWillingness to learn new skills Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff.
Management
Essential
- Able to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of ability to lead a team and develop services
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
- Understanding of wider health
Desirable
- Awareness of Service Development issues Management training on an accredited course
Audit
Essential
- oExperience in, and commitment to medical audit. Evidence of completion of audit cycle/service improvement
Desirable
- oUndergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities. oCompletion of formal courses in audit.
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically
Desirable
- Evidence of recent research and development activity Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
Communication Skills
Essential
- oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. oTo be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding oAbility to liaise effectively the MDT oStrong leadership skills
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates oAppraisal and assessment skills oEnthusiastic and ability to inspire others
Desirable
- oWillingness to develop new approaches to teaching oPost Graduate qualification in medical education.
Employment Checks
Essential
- oSatisfactory health clearance. oSatisfactory enhanced DBS check
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).
