Consultant Nephrologist

Job summary

This is a 10 PA post for a substantive consultantnephrologist. The post will supportthe 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 post holder will provide a 1:9 nephrology on-call commitment, specialist clinics at Hampstead site and care for a satellite dialysis cohort. In addition, the post includes virtual CKD triage, teaching and educational supervision, and full participation in the CPD activities of the department. An interest in renal tubular disease would be an advantage but is not essential.

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

• Two specialist clinics: one in chronic transplant and the other may vary according to the specialist interests of the appointee. An interest or willingness to gain experience in tubular disease may be an advantage

• Care for a dialysis cohort of 40-50 patients including a weekly clinic and monthly MDT and ward round

• Provision of virtual kidney care consultations

• A commitment to the 1:9 consultant of the week nephrology and renal transplant on call rota at the Royal Free Hospital. All routine clinic activity is cancelled during on-call duties

• Attendance at weekly X-ray meeting, renal pathology meeting and academic afternoon at RFH

• Support of IPC and antimicrobial stewardship activities

• Supervision and training of specialty trainees, clinical scientists and others as appropriate

• Undergraduate teaching programme

• Clinical audit and quality improvement

• Service development and policy review

• 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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