Consultant in Renal Medicine

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Consultant in Renal Medicine

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  • Are you looking to be part of an experienced and supportive MDT?
  • Are you passionate in providing high quality Renal patient care?
  • Do you want a working environment that supports your clinical and academic development?

We are looking to welcome applications for a Consultant Nephrologist, to join a dynamic multidisciplinary renal team based at York Hospital.

It is an exciting time to join the York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Renal Team. There are plans for redevelopment of the York dialysis unit, the renal ward and ongoing service development opportunities in York and affiliated satellite hospitals.

The Renal Department enjoys a close affiliation to the Hull York Medical School and has an active research team. A full range of renal replacement therapies are managed by the team, including pioneering self-care haemodialysis areas.

Main duties of the job

The post is for 10 PAs and the successful candidate will join 8 full time and 3 part time equivalent colleagues who cover Renal services in a geographical area between Ripon and the Yorkshire East Coast including clinical work in Harrogate, York and Scarborough hospitals and their affiliated dialysis units.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, with a strong ethos in team work and quality improvement who is fully registered with the GMC and is on the Specialist Register or has a CCT in Renal Medicine (or within six months of obtaining it) by the interview date. Dual accreditation in General (Internal) Medicine is desirable, but not essential, for shortlisting.

About us

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sitesOur mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6060514-C-M-Y

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are open to discuss any specific or specialised job plans that candidates may desire, including flexible/less than full time working. The department strives to achieve a collective work ethos to help to maintain long term sustainability to work-life balance. Whether you are interested in a subspecialty commitment, teaching, research or quality improvement projects, we are excited to explore these opportunities with you.

There is also the potential for candidates to take up leadership roles within the department and Trust which can be discussed at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are open to discuss any specific or specialised job plans that candidates may desire, including flexible/less than full time working. The department strives to achieve a collective work ethos to help to maintain long term sustainability to work-life balance. Whether you are interested in a subspecialty commitment, teaching, research or quality improvement projects, we are excited to explore these opportunities with you.

There is also the potential for candidates to take up leadership roles within the department and Trust which can be discussed at interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical qualification registered with the GMC
  • License to practice with the General Medical Council
  • On the GMC Specialist Register or has a CCT in Renal Medicine (or within 6 months of obtaining it)
  • An appropriate higher qualification - MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

  • MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
  • Substantive NHS experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice

Desirable

  • Experience of assessing and managing acutely unwell medical and elderly patients

Leadership

Essential

  • Is able to and willing to take on a leadership role

Desirable

  • Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development

Teaching, Audit & Research

Essential

  • Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
  • Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees
  • Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical qualification registered with the GMC
  • License to practice with the General Medical Council
  • On the GMC Specialist Register or has a CCT in Renal Medicine (or within 6 months of obtaining it)
  • An appropriate higher qualification - MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

  • MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
  • Substantive NHS experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice

Desirable

  • Experience of assessing and managing acutely unwell medical and elderly patients

Leadership

Essential

  • Is able to and willing to take on a leadership role

Desirable

  • Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development

Teaching, Audit & Research

Essential

  • Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
  • Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees
  • Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Nephrologist

Dr David Border

david.border@york.nhs.uk

01904725813

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6060514-C-M-Y

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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