Job summary
Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.
The renal unit are looking to appoint a Senior Clinical research Fellow in Renal Medicine which will be based in Withybush Hospital, however the successful candidate will work in both Withybush and Aberystwyth dialysis units. This post is a fixed term post for two years from start date.
The post allows the opportunity to maintain and advance clinical skills and knowledge in Nephrology and advance audit and quality improvement projects whilst the individual is engaged in other research. Completion of the post in tandem with planned research, is expected to deliver competitiveness for progression in Nephrology and Academic careers.
The post would be suitable for those wishing to take time out of programme (OOPE), although this must be discussed in detail with relevant current training programme directors. Possession of Membership of the royal college of physicians (MRCP) is desired.
The post holder will work closely with the Consultants covering the dialysis units to care for the patients on dialysis in these units. Provision of Outpatient care for those on Peritoneal Dialysis and with Transplants will be expected again in partnership with the wider Renal service.
Main duties of the job
Out-patient general nephrology care for those patients with chronic kidney disease attending Bronglais hospital will again be provided in consultation with the appropriate Consultant responsible for their care.
The post offers the opportunity for dedicated research time during the working week, whilst providing ongoing clinical experience on our dialysis units (Haverfordwest and Aberystwyth) as well as in clinic in Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth.
The total clinical time is expected to be 8 sessions (mix of DCC/SPA) with 2 sessions dedicated to research. There is no on-call commitment attached to this post.
Duties will involve dialysis unit and transplant clinic reviews and a monthly MDT, gaining experience in renal anaemia and mineral bone disease as well as general management of haemodialysis patients. Provision of an outpatient clinic in Bronglais hospital will maintain and broaden skills in general nephrology. The role is supported with the help of a wider multi-disciplinary team including specialist pharmacists, renal nurses and consultants. You will also be carrying out the occasional inpatient renal review in Withybush or Bronglais hospitals, seeing acutely unwell patients with advanced acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease.
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
Swansea is Wales' second-largest city, and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cozy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and liberty stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City football club.
Job description
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For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
- -Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
- -Evidence of proficiency in English
Desirable
Clinical experience
Essential
- -At least 2 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent) in General Internal Medicine
- -Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
Desirable
- -Experience in Renal Medicine / Dialysis
- -Clinical skills required of a middle grade doctor
Clinical Governance
Essential
- -Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- -Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- -Knowledge of risk management
Research
Essential
- -Ability to perform self-directed project work
Desirable
- -Previous scientific publications
- -Presentations at National or International conferences
- -GCP training
- -Previous research experience
Teaching
Essential
- -Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- -Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- -Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- "Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Desirable
- -Evidence of management training
Other Requirements
Essential
- -Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- -Satisfactory pre-employment checks compliant with National Standards
Personal Qualities
Essential
- -Good interpersonal skills and team-working skills
- -Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
- -Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the service
- -Knowledge and participation in CPD
Desirable
- -Evidence of leadership attributes
- -Motivational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
- -Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
- -Evidence of proficiency in English
Desirable
Clinical experience
Essential
- -At least 2 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent) in General Internal Medicine
- -Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
Desirable
- -Experience in Renal Medicine / Dialysis
- -Clinical skills required of a middle grade doctor
Clinical Governance
Essential
- -Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- -Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- -Knowledge of risk management
Research
Essential
- -Ability to perform self-directed project work
Desirable
- -Previous scientific publications
- -Presentations at National or International conferences
- -GCP training
- -Previous research experience
Teaching
Essential
- -Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- -Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- -Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- "Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Desirable
- -Evidence of management training
Other Requirements
Essential
- -Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- -Satisfactory pre-employment checks compliant with National Standards
Personal Qualities
Essential
- -Good interpersonal skills and team-working skills
- -Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
- -Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the service
- -Knowledge and participation in CPD
Desirable
- -Evidence of leadership attributes
- -Motivational skills
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
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).
