Job summary
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 12th January 2026
The Transplant Surgery Department arelooking for a well-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their team. This is a joint appointment working in two Trusts, with the appointee's principal duties being based in the department of Transplantation and Dialysis Access Surgery at UHCW. The successful candidate will join four other substantive surgeons currently working at UHCW and will participate in a 1:5 on call.
There will be additional commitments at the Oxford Transplant Centre, OUH as part of the established partnership, the Coventry Oxford Transplant Network (COxNet) with potential involvement in the National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS).
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be required to work with colleagues to deliver and develop Transplant and Dialysis Access Surgery at the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care.
Participate in the development of the access and transplant surgery service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of kidney failure and transplantation.
Attend transplant MDT meetings.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.
Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours.
Deliver a cohesive and comprehensive clinical service for transplant patients in conjunction with colleagues in Coventry and Oxford as part of the COxNet collaboration
Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty. This will include the appraisal of Foundation Doctors, CMTs and SpRs, and the Certificates of Satisfaction in respect of Foundation Doctors.
Develop and maintain good communications with referring renal untis
Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
Ensure own practice is up-to-date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance and Annual Review system.
Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care.
Participate in the development of the access and transplant surgery service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of kidney failure and transplantation.
Attend transplant MDT meetings.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.
Participate in the on-call rota on an equal basis with consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours.
Deliver a cohesive and comprehensive clinical service for transplant patients in conjunction with colleagues in Coventry and Oxford as part of the COxNet collaboration
Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty. This will include the appraisal of Foundation Doctors, CMTs and SpRs, and the Certificates of Satisfaction in respect of Foundation Doctors.
Develop and maintain good communications with referring renal untis
Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
Ensure own practice is up-to-date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance and Annual Review system.
Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Training (abilities/skills) and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Management/ Administrative
Essential
Desirable
Teaching/ Education
Essential
Desirable
Audit/Research/ Clinical Governance
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Training (abilities/skills) and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Management/ Administrative
Essential
Desirable
Teaching/ Education
Essential
Desirable
Audit/Research/ Clinical Governance
Essential
Desirable
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
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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).
