Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team who believe in leading from the frontline with the aim of providing outstanding care to our community and investing in the well-being and development of our people.
This is a new 6PA post job share post for a Consultant Nephrologist with an interest in advanced kidney care, general nephrology and kidney transplantation at the Berkshire Kidney Unit. The post holder will work across the region and at both Royal Berkshire Hospital and Wexham Park Hospital.
The aim of the Berkshire Kidney Unit is as a leader in the field of Nephrology and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as teamwork, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.
The Berkshire Kidney Unit has recently been accredited by the University of Reading in recognition of our clinical, education and research excellence.
The Simulation date will be held on 08th May 2024 and the interview date is on the 30th May 2024.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities:
- To deliver, with colleagues, a renal service in both in-patient and out-patient setting, and in clinical procedures to include kidney biopsy and tunnelled dialysis catheters across Berkshire.
2. To provide on-call cover for renal and physician of the day rotas
Management Responsibilities:
- Active participation in bi-monthly clinical governance meetings within the department.
- Participation and involvement in MDT and consultant meetings.
- Participation in activities contributing to service improvement, clinical research and education is encouraged
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital Foundation Trust, the Berkshire Kidney Unit provides a comprehensive renal service including acute and chronic dialysis and transplant follow-up for the whole of Berkshire. There are over 900 renal replacement patients and 70 haemodialysis stations on our main and satellite sites. The Trust has a renal strategy committed to service development on both the acute site and across the county.
The current consultant team work closely together with shared policies and protocols, constantly developing the service. The unit is highly computerised, with an ethos that is firmly multi-disciplinary and strongly driven towards UK Kidney Association standards by rigorous frequent audit. The post-holder will be expected to embrace the culture of the unit, and of the trust, and work enthusiastically and closely with the existing team to manage and develop the service.
Participation in research, teaching and quality improvement will be expected and development of particular areas of interest will be encouraged and supported.
The Trust is committed to supporting the requirements for continuing education and professional development as laid down by the Royal Colleges. A personal development review will be undertaken by the clinical area lead annually and objectives agreed.
Please see job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital Foundation Trust, the Berkshire Kidney Unit provides a comprehensive renal service including acute and chronic dialysis and transplant follow-up for the whole of Berkshire. There are over 900 renal replacement patients and 70 haemodialysis stations on our main and satellite sites. The Trust has a renal strategy committed to service development on both the acute site and across the county.
The current consultant team work closely together with shared policies and protocols, constantly developing the service. The unit is highly computerised, with an ethos that is firmly multi-disciplinary and strongly driven towards UK Kidney Association standards by rigorous frequent audit. The post-holder will be expected to embrace the culture of the unit, and of the trust, and work enthusiastically and closely with the existing team to manage and develop the service.
Participation in research, teaching and quality improvement will be expected and development of particular areas of interest will be encouraged and supported.
The Trust is committed to supporting the requirements for continuing education and professional development as laid down by the Royal Colleges. A personal development review will be undertaken by the clinical area lead annually and objectives agreed.
Please see job description for full details
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in nephrology
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
- All aspects of general medicine and patient care
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable
- Educational qualification
Patient Experience
Essential
- Contributes to improving patients experience
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in nephrology
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
- All aspects of general medicine and patient care
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable
- Educational qualification
Patient Experience
Essential
- Contributes to improving patients experience
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role
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).
