Job summary
Applicants are invited for a full time (10 PA) replacement Consultant Nephrologist to join the Nephrology service at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals (NHS) Foundation Trust (WUTH). The successful candidate will form part of a team of 5 Substantive Consultant Nephrologists.
The new appointee will be expected to have a broad based nephrology background. Applicants with sub specialty skills / interest in medical PD insertion and home therapies would be welcomed but are not essential.
The post holder will be employed by WUTH but will also carry out work (including outpatient clinics and dialysis reviews) at the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust.
The post-holder should have a CCT or equivalent in nephrology or be within 6 months of being awarded one.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
Wirral University Teaching Hospital serves a population of 40,000. It is one of the biggest and busiest acute NHS trusts in the North West, employing more than 6,000 staff.
Our aim is to deliver the highest quality care for every patient. As a teaching hospital we are renowned as a leader in the region for high quality education and training for a wide range of staff including doctors, nurses and other clinicians.
Wirral has a stunning coastline and a beautiful countryside, making it a great place to live and work. It offers 50 miles of rural walking routes, cycle areas and beaches. In fact Wirral has two of Britains most famous rivers, the Mersey and the Dee, running along its Eastern and Western coastline. Excellent housing is available in nearby suburbs and there are a variety of schools.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The contract assumes 8 PAs allocated as direct patient care (6 DCC and 2 nDCC) and 2 SPAs. This would include teaching and training of junior doctors, CPD, audit, etc. Additional PAs are available to meet service needs and can be agreed upon appointment should the candidate desire.
The post-holder is involved in a one week in five on call rota. During this week the Consultant Nephrologist is on call for all nephrology inpatients at Arrowe Park Hospital and reviews any inpatient referrals at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Outpatient clinics include general nephrology, haemodialysis reviews, low clearance and transplant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The contract assumes 8 PAs allocated as direct patient care (6 DCC and 2 nDCC) and 2 SPAs. This would include teaching and training of junior doctors, CPD, audit, etc. Additional PAs are available to meet service needs and can be agreed upon appointment should the candidate desire.
The post-holder is involved in a one week in five on call rota. During this week the Consultant Nephrologist is on call for all nephrology inpatients at Arrowe Park Hospital and reviews any inpatient referrals at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Outpatient clinics include general nephrology, haemodialysis reviews, low clearance and transplant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST in nephrology
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Skills / Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in nephrology
- Practical skills necessary for the insertion of temporary and permanent jugular venous access
- Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit
- Evidence of research and publications relevant to post
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Teaching experience/interest
- Ability to lead
- Ability to relate to patients/relatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST in nephrology
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Skills / Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in nephrology
- Practical skills necessary for the insertion of temporary and permanent jugular venous access
- Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit
- Evidence of research and publications relevant to post
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Teaching experience/interest
- Ability to lead
- Ability to relate to patients/relatives
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).
