Job summary
Royal Cornwall Hospital invites applications for a Consultant Nephrologist. Join our forward thinking and dynamic team in a 10.5 PA post that includes the opportunity to perform renal biopsies and tunnelled lines.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of around £380 million and 750 beds.
We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to a population of around 500,000 which increases significantly during holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
Main duties of the job
- In conjunction with colleagues, the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of nephrology illness in all patients; ensuring they are seen and managed
- Participation in the nephrology consultant rota, ensuring uncompromised cover for annual leave and other absences and the effective functioning of the
- Provision of advice (through ward referrals) on nephrology cases admitted under the general
- Investigation and treatment of nephrologist outpatient referrals
- Commitment to maintaining your own continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning, with support and time provided to keep up to date with annual CPD requirements.
- Completion of the necessary administrative duties associated with the care of patients to a high standard
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
- Participation in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, paramedics and general practitioners and the training and assessment of specialist registrars rotating through the
About us
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JD PENDING COLLEGE APPROVAL
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification,
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
- We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
Job description
Job responsibilities
JD PENDING COLLEGE APPROVAL
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification,
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
- We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a License to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register within six months of interview)
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- An appropriate higher Nephrology CCT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad general experience in nephrology
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adapts style depending on audience
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a License to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register within six months of interview)
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- An appropriate higher Nephrology CCT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad general experience in nephrology
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adapts style depending on audience
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).
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