Consultant Nephrologist

Job summary

This is a 10 PA substantive post for a consultant nephrologist. The post will support the existing innovative clinical and academic programme in chronic kidney disease, community-based kidney care, renal transplantation and dialysis across the North Central London sector.The postholder will provide a 1:9 nephrology on-call commitment and specialist clinic at Hampstead site and general nephrology clinic, dialysis and inpatient reviews at Barnet hospital. In addition, the post includes virtual CKD triage, teaching and educational supervision and full participation in the educational and CPD activities of the department.The Royal Free is an established centre of excellence for nephrology and transplantation services and the development of these specialties is consistent with the strategic plans of both the Trust and the UCL Medical School. An expansion in the kidney care programme features as an important element in the Royal Free's integrated business plan and long-term financial model and in its development as one of the leading national transplant sites.

Main duties of the job

• Weekly specialist clinic
• Care for a dialysis cohort of 40-50 patients including weekly clinic and monthly MDT
• Weekly general nephrology clinic at Barnet hospital
• Inpatient review for renal patients at Barnet hospital twice a week
• Provision of virtual kidney care consultations via an online advice and guidance portal
• A commitment to the 1:9 nephrology and renal transplant on call rota at the Royal Free Hospital
• Attendance at weekly X-ray meeting, renal pathology meeting and academic afternoon at RFH
• Support of infection prevention & control and antimicrobial stewardship activities
• Participation in the supervision and training of specialty trainees and clinical scientists, teaching of other junior trainees, medical students and hospital staff as appropriate
• Participation in the undergraduate teaching programme
• Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement
• Participation in service development and policy review
• Participation in CPD and quality assurance activity including annual appraisal and revalidation

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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