Job summary
This is a fixed term Senior Clinical Fellow appointment for a period of 12 months, available to start as soon as possible. The post is based at Lister Hospital in Stevenage, is full time and the post holder will be expected to participate on the 1:8 renal on call rota. This is an excellent opportunity within the Nephrology department at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.This post would suit a dynamic doctor planning a career in Nephrology who wishes to gain further experience of renal medicine at registrar level. The successful applicant will be expected to assist in the running of nephrology services within the Lister Hospital, including in-patient and out-patient management of renal patients. They will work at registrar level and will participate in the renal registrar on call rota and potentially some general medicine on call.Experience in renal medicine at core level is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the supervision of the consultant nephrologists to provide day-to-day care of patients on the nephrology ward, in the Hemodialysis Unit and CAPD Unit, and attending renal clinics in the Lister Hospital. There will also be duties at the satellite units as rostered. The appointee will be encouraged to contribute to audit and research activities in the unit.The post holder will be encouraged to participate in audits, presentations and teachings. Although, this post is not recognised for training the appointee will be encouraged in their training and development within the role.Applicants must hold full GMC registration and licence to practice. Applications from those wishing to work part-time or job share are welcomed.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.We run the following hospitals:o The Lister Hospital, Stevenageo New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden Cityo Hertford County, Hertfordo Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), NorthwoodWe have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees.Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to assist in the running of renal services within the Lister Hospital and will work at registrar level. The post holder will be involved in in-patient and out-patient management of renal patients with a variety of conditions.Provide renal input to co-ordinate and deliver the in-patient and out-patient renal service within the Trust.This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time in the lights of changing circumstances and in consultation with the job holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to assist in the running of renal services within the Lister Hospital and will work at registrar level. The post holder will be involved in in-patient and out-patient management of renal patients with a variety of conditions.Provide renal input to co-ordinate and deliver the in-patient and out-patient renal service within the Trust.This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time in the lights of changing circumstances and in consultation with the job holder.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Hold a current licence to practice from the General Medical Council
Qualifications
Desirable
- College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level
- Postgraduate academic degree
- College Fellowship
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Subspeciality
Essential
- Experience at core level in Nephrology
Desirable
- Experience in Dialysis Care and Dialysis Access procedures.
- Experience at registrar level in Nephrology
- NHS experience
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidences engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors
- Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision making
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience in organising educational activities
Audit
Essential
Desirable
- Completed an audit in the field of Nephrology
Research
Essential
- Participation in research
- Ability to critically appraise published evidence
Desirable
- Any Renal research experience including relevant publications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together
- Create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas
- Committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Hold a current licence to practice from the General Medical Council
Qualifications
Desirable
- College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level
- Postgraduate academic degree
- College Fellowship
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Subspeciality
Essential
- Experience at core level in Nephrology
Desirable
- Experience in Dialysis Care and Dialysis Access procedures.
- Experience at registrar level in Nephrology
- NHS experience
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidences engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors
- Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision making
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience in organising educational activities
Audit
Essential
Desirable
- Completed an audit in the field of Nephrology
Research
Essential
- Participation in research
- Ability to critically appraise published evidence
Desirable
- Any Renal research experience including relevant publications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together
- Create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas
- Committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
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
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).
