Job summary
This is to inform that there is an excellent opportunity to join as Senior Clinical Fellow in Nephrology and General Internal Medicine based at Northampton General Hospital.The post has arisen due to the current post holder of national training number in Nephrology and General internal Medicine in UK taking a out of programme experience.
The appointee will work across all aspects of Nephrology and will take part in the on-call rota for Renal Medicine in first instance at a registrar level and possibly General Internal Medicine out of hours on calls in future.
This post is suitable for doctors wishing to pursue a career in Nephrology who wish to gain further experience of the speciality before starting Higher Specialist Training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the team of Consultants, SpRs, junior medical staff and specialist nurses to optimise the running of Finedon Ward. The SpRs will organise their own rota for ward cover considering GIM commitments and leave.
The post-holder will work across all aspects of the service but will mainly be based on Finedon Ward and caring for patients with predominantly renal conditions. There will be close supervision by the consultants. The key aim will be to develop a broad-based knowledge in nephrology as well as practical procedural skills.
The successful candidate will be allocated an educational and clinical supervisor and encouraged to complete training assessments in line with other trainees at the same level. Educational supervision will be provided and opportunities to develop further experience of nephrology will be available in specialist clinics such as PD/HD/Tolvaptan/Advance kidney care/transplant. The training programme is based on the JRCPTB core curriculum for Nephrology but will be specifically tailored for each trainee to complement their specialist training to date and ensure the programme meets the educational needs of the appointee.
We wish to appoint a candidate who has a good background in general medicine and who is interested in developing an interest in all aspects of nephrology. The experience offered should greatly enhance a candidate's appointment to Higher Specialist Training in Nephrology.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
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We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
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The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust where the successful candidate will join the existing Nephrology SpRs in sharing duties of ward cover, OPD and dialysis unit etc. Training will be given at an appropriate level in all these skills, and you will have senior support at all times. Most of the candidates time will be spent in Nephrology. The candidate will be expected to participate in 1 in 6 renal on call out of hours which involves out of hours on call on Monday (1 in 6) till 2100 and weekends of the same week (1 in 6).
The successful candidate will also be expected to take part in the General Internal Medical Take and on call cover. This would not be the expectation when participating in the renal out of hours on call cover. This is a 1 in 10 shift for nights with two SpRs on each night. In addition, there are 1 in 20 shifts for long-days on take Mon-Thurs, Fri Sun, twilight shifts, and ward cover day shifts Sat-Sun. We have provided a much safer level of overnight cover at middle grade by increasing the number of our SpRs from 11 to 20. All the other General Internal Medical duties are therefore 1 in 20 so our SpRs spend a much greater proportion of their time in their chosen specialty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust where the successful candidate will join the existing Nephrology SpRs in sharing duties of ward cover, OPD and dialysis unit etc. Training will be given at an appropriate level in all these skills, and you will have senior support at all times. Most of the candidates time will be spent in Nephrology. The candidate will be expected to participate in 1 in 6 renal on call out of hours which involves out of hours on call on Monday (1 in 6) till 2100 and weekends of the same week (1 in 6).
The successful candidate will also be expected to take part in the General Internal Medical Take and on call cover. This would not be the expectation when participating in the renal out of hours on call cover. This is a 1 in 10 shift for nights with two SpRs on each night. In addition, there are 1 in 20 shifts for long-days on take Mon-Thurs, Fri Sun, twilight shifts, and ward cover day shifts Sat-Sun. We have provided a much safer level of overnight cover at middle grade by increasing the number of our SpRs from 11 to 20. All the other General Internal Medical duties are therefore 1 in 20 so our SpRs spend a much greater proportion of their time in their chosen specialty.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years NHS experience at least
- MRCP 1/2 completed
- Worked in Renal medicine
- GMC Full registration
Desirable
- MRCP completed
- Worked as Middle grade in GIM/renal
Audit/Research
Essential
- Participation in Audit/Research
Desirable
- Completion of audit/Research
Teaching
Essential
Desirable
- Organised and delivered teaching
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years NHS experience at least
- MRCP 1/2 completed
- Worked in Renal medicine
- GMC Full registration
Desirable
- MRCP completed
- Worked as Middle grade in GIM/renal
Audit/Research
Essential
- Participation in Audit/Research
Desirable
- Completion of audit/Research
Teaching
Essential
Desirable
- Organised and delivered teaching
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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