Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our team of 4 adult consultant nephrologists and 2 paediatric consultant nephrologists at the National Renal Complement Therapeutics Centre (NRCTC) https://www.atypicalhus.co.uk/. The NRCTC provides world leading specialist care to all patients with aHUS & C3G across England and Scotland. This is a new 8PA post, based in the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will take a key role in provision and development of the NRCTC. On call duties for the NRCTC will be 1 in ~7. The successful candidate will be based in the NRCTC at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. They will be expected to provide input to the general renal service.
Main duties of the job
This post is an 8PA Consultant Nephrologist position to share responsibility for aHUS and C3 glomerulopathy patients under the care of the National Renal Complement Therapeutics Centre (NRCTC) within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will take a key role in provision and development of the NRCTC. On call duties for the NRCTC will be 1 in 7. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the World leading clinical research at the NRCTC. Input to the general nephrology service will be expected and will be tailored to the candidate's experience.
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
To undertake the day to day management of patients with aHUS, MPGN and C3G
To participate in the interpretation of genetic results of patients with aHUS, MPGN and C3G
Undertake highly specialist on call for the NRCTC
Undertake general nephrology on call for Renal Services at Freeman hospital
To undertake glomerulonephritis/vasculitis and new patient clinics at Freeman hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake the day to day management of patients with aHUS, MPGN and C3G
To participate in the interpretation of genetic results of patients with aHUS, MPGN and C3G
Undertake highly specialist on call for the NRCTC
Undertake general nephrology on call for Renal Services at Freeman hospital
To undertake glomerulonephritis/vasculitis and new patient clinics at Freeman hospital
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- PhD on the topic of atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome.
- Research publications on the topic of atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
- Specialty Certificate Examination in Nephrology
Desirable
- Degree in genomic medicine or immunology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
- Evidence of expertise in complement mediated renal disease
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
Research
Essential
- Research/critical review of literature on the topic of atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome..
- Publications in the last five years.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- PhD on the topic of atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome.
- Research publications on the topic of atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
- Specialty Certificate Examination in Nephrology
Desirable
- Degree in genomic medicine or immunology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
- Evidence of expertise in complement mediated renal disease
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
Research
Essential
- Research/critical review of literature on the topic of atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome..
- Publications in the last five years.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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).
