Job summary
We are looking for two dynamic and motivated Fixed Term Consultant Nephrologists to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at the North Bristol NHS Trust.
The appointees will have responsibilities to the on call Rota (1:10) as well as the Nephrology ward (2:10). There is also scope for significant teaching and service development.
Prospective candidates should be within 6 months of obtaining a CCT, or be listed on the Specialist Register of the GMC, for Renal Medicine or be seeking to work towards a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).
Main duties of the job
(i) Clinical Duties
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical management of patients under their care including nephrology, dialysis and transplant patients, in liaison with consultant colleagues. Ability to provide a sub-specialty service in keeping with department priority areas (transplantation, PD/home therapies) is desirable.
(ii) Teaching and Supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students
The post holder will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Where appropriate, the post holder will be named in the educational contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
In liaison with the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education the postholder may be required to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education.
(iii) Study & Research
The Trust is committed to ensuring that support is given for Continuing Medical Education. The postholder will be required to fulfil the requirements laid down by the relevant Royal College, and to fulfil the requirements for revalidation laid down by the General Medical Council.
(iv) Audit
The postholder will be required to take part in a Clinical Audit Programme. The Trust has an audit department which supports and monitors such activity. There is an active Trust Clinical Audit Committee.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) is a progressive and ambitious provider of health services, delivering for a large local population of approximately a million people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. It also provides specialist regional services for major trauma, neurosciences, vascular surgery, urology, plastics and burns, orthopaedics and renal services. With a turnover of £550m and 9,000 staff, our clinical teams have built a strong reputation for exceptional healthcare.
Our acute services moved into a brand new, state of the art, hospital building in May 2014. This new 850 bed facility at the Southmead site is regarded as one of the best hospital facilities in Europe and offers patients single rooms with en-suite facilities, greatly improving privacy and dignity and reducing the spread of infections.
The Trust has University Teaching status and is associated with both the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SECTION 7 PROPOSED JOB PLANS
Job plan A
Standard timetable (8:10)
Mon
Tues
Weds
Thurs
Fri
am
New Patient clinic (1:1)
Nephrology clinic (1:1)
Education /CPD SPA
Clinic Admin/SPA
Transplant Clinic (1:1)
Biopsy MDT
pm
Clinic Admin
Clinic Admin
Clinic Admin
General Nephrology Clinic (1:1)
Unit meetings/ Transplant review meeting (1:1)
Ward weeks (2:10)
Mon
Tues
Weds
Thurs
Fri
am
Ward round/admin
Nephrology clinic (1:1)
Ward round/admin
Ward round/admin
Ward round/admin
Biopsy MDT
pm
Clinic Admin
Ward round/admin
Clinic Admin
General Nephrology Clinic (1:1)
Unit meetings/SPA
On Call 1 in 10 Evening/night/weekend. Predictable weekday work 2 hours 30minutes per week, predictable weekend work 8 hours per weekend, unpredictable work 1 hour per on call. Total 1PA
Job description
Job responsibilities
SECTION 7 PROPOSED JOB PLANS
Job plan A
Standard timetable (8:10)
Mon
Tues
Weds
Thurs
Fri
am
New Patient clinic (1:1)
Nephrology clinic (1:1)
Education /CPD SPA
Clinic Admin/SPA
Transplant Clinic (1:1)
Biopsy MDT
pm
Clinic Admin
Clinic Admin
Clinic Admin
General Nephrology Clinic (1:1)
Unit meetings/ Transplant review meeting (1:1)
Ward weeks (2:10)
Mon
Tues
Weds
Thurs
Fri
am
Ward round/admin
Nephrology clinic (1:1)
Ward round/admin
Ward round/admin
Ward round/admin
Biopsy MDT
pm
Clinic Admin
Ward round/admin
Clinic Admin
General Nephrology Clinic (1:1)
Unit meetings/SPA
On Call 1 in 10 Evening/night/weekend. Predictable weekday work 2 hours 30minutes per week, predictable weekend work 8 hours per weekend, unpredictable work 1 hour per on call. Total 1PA
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- CCT in Renal Medicine OR on the Renal Specialist Register via CESR OR due to be awarded a CCT within 6 months of interview date (specialist registrars only)
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD, PhD or MS).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of renal conditions and experience in medical management of patients with kidney transplants
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
Desirable
- Out of Programme experience relevant to clinical nephrology or research in nephrology.
- Proven sub-specialty interest in department priority areas (transplantation, PD/home therapies)
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in quality improvement methodology and completion of QI project
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
- Demonstration interest or experience in medical management
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Willingness to undertake further research.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Ability to teach effectively
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirments
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Renal & Transplant Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- CCT in Renal Medicine OR on the Renal Specialist Register via CESR OR due to be awarded a CCT within 6 months of interview date (specialist registrars only)
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD, PhD or MS).
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Training in diagnosis and treatment of renal conditions and experience in medical management of patients with kidney transplants
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
Desirable
- Out of Programme experience relevant to clinical nephrology or research in nephrology.
- Proven sub-specialty interest in department priority areas (transplantation, PD/home therapies)
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in quality improvement methodology and completion of QI project
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
- Demonstration interest or experience in medical management
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Proven track record in research.
- Willingness to undertake further research.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Ability to teach effectively
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirments
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Renal & Transplant Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
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).
