Job summary
This is a full time
appointment for a Trust Grade Doctor in Renal Medicine. The appointment is for
6 months but may be extendable.
The post is based in the renal unit at St James Hospital, supporting all
aspects of renal care including renal transplantation. You will be an integral
part of the renal unit working as part of the large multi-professional team.
You will be working as part of a 1 in 9 out of hours rota.
Applicants should have completed intermediate medical training.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will be an integral part of the renal unit working as part of the
large multi-professional team.
You
will be involved in the running of the inpatient ward areas, taking referrals
and queries from other health care providers, and working on our day unit. You
will also be involved in care of patients attending the haemodialysis and
peritoneal dialysis units.
You
will be trained in the insertion of temporary and semi-permanent dialysis
catheters, will attend multlidisciplinary team meetings and be able to attend
outpatient services including specialist clinics.
About us
The renal unit
in Leeds is in St James Hospital, part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust. The unit is a tertiary referral centre for patients throughout
Yorkshire. All aspects of renal care are provided including acute
transplantation. There are two inpatient wards, and outreach service to the Leeds General Infirmary, onsite haemodialysis for 130
patients, a peritoneal dialysis unit and a specialist outpatient facility. We
have an expanding home dialysis service, and more than 50% of our patients are
involved in shared care.
Trainees are
integrated into the workings of the unit, participating in all facets of the
multi-professional teams. Trust grade doctors will gain comprehensive exposure
to all aspects of the renal curriculum plus specialist vascular access MDTs,
young persons clinic, ADPKD clinic, obstetric clinic, vasculitis clinic and
live donor work up.
Running one the
largest renal transplant programs in the UK, trainees are able to gain
experience of complex immunological screening processes and participate in our
annual transplant consent clinic, run in collaboration with surgical
colleagues.
The renal unit
prides itself on providing an excellent training program. A bespoke timetabling
system ensures trainees gain access to all areas of the curriculum to fulfil
training needs.
There is an
active research programme, a well-developed audit and clinical governance
system and there are opportunities for trainees to pursue areas of specialist
interest within this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full time appointment
for a Trust Grade Doctor in Renal Medicine. The appointment is for 6 months but
may be extendable.
The post is based in the renal unit at St James Hospital, supporting all
aspects of renal care including renal transplantation. You will be an integral
part of the renal unit working as part of the large multi-professional team.
You will be working as part of a 1 in 9 out of hours rota.
Applicants should have completed intermediate medical training and have an
interest in pursuing a career in renal medicine.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full time appointment
for a Trust Grade Doctor in Renal Medicine. The appointment is for 6 months but
may be extendable.
The post is based in the renal unit at St James Hospital, supporting all
aspects of renal care including renal transplantation. You will be an integral
part of the renal unit working as part of the large multi-professional team.
You will be working as part of a 1 in 9 out of hours rota.
Applicants should have completed intermediate medical training and have an
interest in pursuing a career in renal medicine.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Experience in inserting temporary dialysis catheters
Experience
Essential
- Completion of foundation training and IMT
Desirable
- Previous experience in working in the NHS
- Previous experience working in renal medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCP
- ALS from the UK resuscitation council
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Previously completed an audit/quality improvement project
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching,
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Experience in inserting temporary dialysis catheters
Experience
Essential
- Completion of foundation training and IMT
Desirable
- Previous experience in working in the NHS
- Previous experience working in renal medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCP
- ALS from the UK resuscitation council
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Previously completed an audit/quality improvement project
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of 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).
