Job summary
Applications are warmly invited for the posts of Locum Consultant Nephrologist at UHB. UHB is the largest single NHS provider of nephrology care in the UK with a catchment population of 1.7 million, serving a highly diverse community, including areas with some of the highest incident and prevalent rates for end-stage renal disease in the UK. There are two hubs for renal medicine located at QE and Heartlands Hospital. We deliver comprehensive renal services across the city as well as regionally and are committed to providing patient care and professional development of the highest standards.
UHB is the largest kidney transplant centre in the region, performing over 200 kidney transplants per annum.
The successful applicants will contribute to clinical service delivery and development as a member of a dynamic team of 31 consultant nephrologists. This post will have two main components: (i) rotation through in-patient services, (ii) the delivery of kidney disease care, including out-patient clinics, dialysis patient management and potentially procedural sessions.
These posts are appointed initially for 12 months and is based primarily at Queen Elizabeth or Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. Inpatient duties are focused in Nephrology, but will also include the care of General Medical patients based on our wards. Ample opportunities exist for the appointee to develop sub-speciality interests, including peritoneal dialysis and highly specialist outpatient clinics.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will join clinical teams based at one of our 2 sites. Both sites include multiple inpatient wards, inpatient dialysis (both HD and PD), as well as on-site outpatient dialysis units. We also operate an extensive network of 13 satellite dialysis units. Outpatient activity occurs throughout out network, including a range of regional and national sub-speciality clinics. Appointees to QE have the opportunity to gain exposure to acute transplantation, whilst BHH appointees will have the opportunity to gain skills in medical PD catheter placement and the regional hypertension service.
Both posts are designed to give Locum colleagues wide ranging experience to develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and personal attributes to be successful at substantive Consultant interviews. This will include both in- and out-patients, dialysis (either HD or PD) and on-call duties. Other components will be tailored to the joint needs of the service and applicant. Research opportunities exist at both sites.
Discussion is welcomed both prior to application and interview, with visits to UHB warmly encouraged for shortlisted candidates.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a consultant the appointee will have full responsibilities for patients under his/her care within the context of a multidisciplinary team structure.
2.The appointee will share clinical responsibility with colleagues in running the clinical work of the department
3.The appointee will play a role in meeting the department's contracted obligations for the provision of renal services and in ensuring that the overall performance of the unit meets the quality criteria agreed with the purchasing consortia.
RENAL MEDICINE IN-PATIENT SERVICES
At BHH, two consultant nephrologists cover in-patient duties at a given time. On-call duties are currently on a 1:9 basis. BHH Nephrologists also participate in the emergency medical (GIM) rota (approximately 1:40).
At QEHB, three consultant nephrologists cover in-patient duties at a given time. On-call commitments are currently on a 1:11 basis. A Consultant is based Mon-Fri at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust to deliver both inpatient and outpatients consultation services.
Shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to be scheduled to take place within 1 / 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a consultant the appointee will have full responsibilities for patients under his/her care within the context of a multidisciplinary team structure.
2.The appointee will share clinical responsibility with colleagues in running the clinical work of the department
3.The appointee will play a role in meeting the department's contracted obligations for the provision of renal services and in ensuring that the overall performance of the unit meets the quality criteria agreed with the purchasing consortia.
RENAL MEDICINE IN-PATIENT SERVICES
At BHH, two consultant nephrologists cover in-patient duties at a given time. On-call duties are currently on a 1:9 basis. BHH Nephrologists also participate in the emergency medical (GIM) rota (approximately 1:40).
At QEHB, three consultant nephrologists cover in-patient duties at a given time. On-call commitments are currently on a 1:11 basis. A Consultant is based Mon-Fri at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust to deliver both inpatient and outpatients consultation services.
Shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to be scheduled to take place within 1 / 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- CCT/ CESR in Renal Medicine
Desirable
- CCT / CESR in General Medicine
- Consultant experience
- GMC Educational Supervisor registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in AKI, CKD, dialysis, transplantation and immune mediated kidney disease
Desirable
- Sub-speciality experience
- Declared interest/experience in service development
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Dynamic and enthusiastic
- Ability to cope with pressure
- Ability to respond to change
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the multi-professional team.
- Ability to respond to and where required, lead change within the department and wider organisation
- Ability to work flexibly across sites where needed to meet the strategic and operational priorities of the department
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Criminal Records Disclosure Check at Enhanced Level
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in teaching, clinical audit
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Criminal Records Disclosure Check at Enhanced Level
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in teaching, clinical audit
- Computer skills
- Higher degree (MD or PhD) either obtained or submitted
- and/or
- evidence of track record in clinical research with publications of an appropriate standard
- Commitment to deliver QI and/or research activity aligned to enhancing the profile and performance of the department
- Ability to motivate and supervise junior and other staff in research and QI
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- CCT/ CESR in Renal Medicine
Desirable
- CCT / CESR in General Medicine
- Consultant experience
- GMC Educational Supervisor registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in AKI, CKD, dialysis, transplantation and immune mediated kidney disease
Desirable
- Sub-speciality experience
- Declared interest/experience in service development
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Dynamic and enthusiastic
- Ability to cope with pressure
- Ability to respond to change
- Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the multi-professional team.
- Ability to respond to and where required, lead change within the department and wider organisation
- Ability to work flexibly across sites where needed to meet the strategic and operational priorities of the department
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Criminal Records Disclosure Check at Enhanced Level
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in teaching, clinical audit
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Criminal Records Disclosure Check at Enhanced Level
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in teaching, clinical audit
- Computer skills
- Higher degree (MD or PhD) either obtained or submitted
- and/or
- evidence of track record in clinical research with publications of an appropriate standard
- Commitment to deliver QI and/or research activity aligned to enhancing the profile and performance of the department
- Ability to motivate and supervise junior and other staff in research and QI
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).
