Job summary
(i) Clinical Duties
We are looking to appoint a maternity cover Consultant in Renal Medicine. 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. They will need to ensure continuity of care when the post holder is absent. At the request of the Specialty Lead, the post holder may represent the Directorate at a variety of corporate committees.
(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.
Main duties of the job
(i) Clinical Duties
We are looking to appoint a maternity cover Consultant in Renal Medicine. 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. They will need to ensure continuity of care when the post holder is absent. At the request of the Specialty Lead, the post holder may represent the Directorate at a variety of corporate committees.
(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.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of the role:
(i) Clinical Duties
We are looking to appoint a maternity cover Consultant in Renal Medicine. 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. They will need to ensure continuity of care when the post holder is absent. At the request of the Specialty Lead, the post holder may represent the Directorate at a variety of corporate committees.
(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 post holder can request up to a maximum of 30 days study leave within a 3-year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service.
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.
The postholder will not necessarily be expected to undertake research however opportunities do exist and encouragement is given to develop collaborative projects with other departments within Trust or with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. The post-holder will be required to submit all research development plans which have resource implications to the Clinical Director prior to implementation.
There are professionally staffed Medical Libraries in the Medical Postgraduate Centre at Southmead Hospital, with a rapid service between this and the University Library situated in the centre of Bristol city. A computer literature search facility is available for which a charge is made and the library has links with other networks. The libraries are at the forefront of developments in electronic knowledge delivery.
(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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of the role:
(i) Clinical Duties
We are looking to appoint a maternity cover Consultant in Renal Medicine. 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. They will need to ensure continuity of care when the post holder is absent. At the request of the Specialty Lead, the post holder may represent the Directorate at a variety of corporate committees.
(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 post holder can request up to a maximum of 30 days study leave within a 3-year period (pro rata for part-time posts) as stated in the Terms and Conditions of Service.
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.
The postholder will not necessarily be expected to undertake research however opportunities do exist and encouragement is given to develop collaborative projects with other departments within Trust or with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. The post-holder will be required to submit all research development plans which have resource implications to the Clinical Director prior to implementation.
There are professionally staffed Medical Libraries in the Medical Postgraduate Centre at Southmead Hospital, with a rapid service between this and the University Library situated in the centre of Bristol city. A computer literature search facility is available for which a charge is made and the library has links with other networks. The libraries are at the forefront of developments in electronic knowledge delivery.
(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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- Must have CCT in Renal Medicine and have been entered on the GMC Renal Specialist Register at the time of the appointment, OR on the Renal Specialist Register via CESR OR due to be awarded a CCT within 6 months of the interview date (Specialist registrars only).
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD 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.
Leadership and Teamwork
Essential
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
- Evidence of good organizational and compassionate leadership skills
- Evidence of positive development and change management
- An understanding of positive leadership in the context of healthcare.
Communication skills
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues.
- An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others.
- Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to write and present management reports as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- Must have CCT in Renal Medicine and have been entered on the GMC Renal Specialist Register at the time of the appointment, OR on the Renal Specialist Register via CESR OR due to be awarded a CCT within 6 months of the interview date (Specialist registrars only).
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD 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.
Leadership and Teamwork
Essential
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
- Evidence of good organizational and compassionate leadership skills
- Evidence of positive development and change management
- An understanding of positive leadership in the context of healthcare.
Communication skills
Essential
- Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues.
- An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others.
- Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to write and present management reports as required.
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).
