Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team. The post is available to commence immediately for up to 12 months to provide support and receive training within our Renal Unit at the Freeman Hospital.
You will be responsible for the day to day care of renal inpatients and outpatients, dialysis and renal transplant patients under the supervision of the renal consultants within the unit. You will also contribute to supervision of the five renal junior doctors during the day. You will gain experience in the management of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney injury, end stage renal failure management, haemodialysis and CAPD and renal transplantation.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be responsible for the day to day care of renal inpatients and outpatients, dialysis and renal transplant patients under the supervision of the renal consultants in the NUTH Renal Unit.
The standard day is 0900 to 1700. There is a EWTD compliant rota, non-resident on-call rota. The trainee will not take part in on-call duties until a period of induction and close supervision has been undertaken and both they and the supervising consultant are satisfied that they are competent and ready. The trainee will always have access to Consultant support during on-call periods.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will contribute to the supervision of the departments five junior doctors during the day. Between the hours of 2130 to 0900, first on-call cover is provided by a 1 in 16 cross cover full shift rota, with input from the junior staff of the neighbouring Northern Centre for Cancer Care and Haematology units in addition to the Renal Unit, supported by a Hospital at Night nurse practitioner.
Clinical duties vary but typically include one new patient and one or more nephrology or speciality follow-up clinic(s) per week. The training post will provide experience in the management of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, end stage renal failure management, haemodialysis and PD and renal transplantation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will contribute to the supervision of the departments five junior doctors during the day. Between the hours of 2130 to 0900, first on-call cover is provided by a 1 in 16 cross cover full shift rota, with input from the junior staff of the neighbouring Northern Centre for Cancer Care and Haematology units in addition to the Renal Unit, supported by a Hospital at Night nurse practitioner.
Clinical duties vary but typically include one new patient and one or more nephrology or speciality follow-up clinic(s) per week. The training post will provide experience in the management of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, end stage renal failure management, haemodialysis and PD and renal transplantation.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application.
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians UK.
Desirable
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where research thesis is not part of first medical degree).
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at ST3 level (or acceptable alternative) of managing patients with renal disease.
- Experience of managing acute and chronic renal transplant recipients.
- Experience of managing patients suffering AKI in intensive care environments.
- Experience in managing external renal referrals by telephone or by the PatientPass referral service.
Desirable
- Experience in managing renal patients as both inpatient and outpatient.
- Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students, Foundation Doctors.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching junior doctors in Renal Medicine.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Understanding of the importance of governance, patient safety, quality improvement and audit.
- Experience of audit projects.
- Accepted publications or abstracts at conference.
Desirable
- Demonstration of an understanding of research methodology.
- Postgraduate qualification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application.
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians UK.
Desirable
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where research thesis is not part of first medical degree).
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at ST3 level (or acceptable alternative) of managing patients with renal disease.
- Experience of managing acute and chronic renal transplant recipients.
- Experience of managing patients suffering AKI in intensive care environments.
- Experience in managing external renal referrals by telephone or by the PatientPass referral service.
Desirable
- Experience in managing renal patients as both inpatient and outpatient.
- Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students, Foundation Doctors.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching junior doctors in Renal Medicine.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Understanding of the importance of governance, patient safety, quality improvement and audit.
- Experience of audit projects.
- Accepted publications or abstracts at conference.
Desirable
- Demonstration of an understanding of research methodology.
- Postgraduate qualification.
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).
