Job summary
Applications are invited for this post based at the Wrexham Maelor District General Hospital. The appointee will make up a team of five Consultant Nephrologists contributing to a one in five renal on call rota. This post has arisen from plans to strengthen and improve our existing services and replace a colleague who has moved. The post holder would be part of the team providing a comprehensive renal service except for acute transplantation. We are responsible for around 130 haemodialysis in three dialysis units and in the region of 50 home therapies patients and 190 transplant patients. The Renal Ward has 25 beds including a four bed high care area. Acute dialysis and plasma exchange can be provided on the ward. As a Specialty training site with two specialty trainees we are keen that the post holder be actively involved in training and there is an opportunity to take on the practical skills lead within the department. Candidates with special interests in dialysis access, transplantation, and haemodialysis would be particularly welcomed.
Other sub-specialty interests would also be considered and we would like to emphasise the indicative job plan can be modified to suit the successful applicant. There is no GIM on call component but the post holder would be involved in the care of GIM inpatients.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver a consultant-led Nephrology service at Wrexham Maelor Hospital for the diagnosis and management of both outpatients and inpatients and maintenance renal replacement therapy patients.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and managers to further develop local Nephrology Services, with a focus on improving in centre dialysis care.
- Management of the low clearance service along with the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) nursing staff.
- Take Consultant responsibility for allocated inpatients, with support from a designated team of junior doctors based on the Renal Ward.
- Contribute to the teaching and training of junior doctors and medical students. Many Consultants are educational and named clinical supervisors to junior doctors, and most Consultants are offered honorary undergraduate clinical teacher status with Cardiff University
- Partake in clinical governance meetings and processes. All Consultants are expected to be involved in regular clinical audit and quality improvement projects within their multidisciplinary team.
- Participation in an open, no-blame culture with patient safety incident reporting, serious incident reviews and morbidity/mortality meetings is also expected.
- Follow the policies of the Health Board and Hospital, and attend mandatory training.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact:
Dr David Glover (Consultant Nephrologist)
Tel: 03000 847309
Email: David.Glover@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact:
Dr David Glover (Consultant Nephrologist)
Tel: 03000 847309
Email: David.Glover@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Full GMC Specialist Registration with a license to practice or within six months of obtaining a CCT at the time of the interview
Desirable
- Other Higher Degree or Diploma e.g MD or PhD
- Additional specialist skills or experience such as a fellowship in Home Therapies or transplant
- Management course / qualification
- Departmental administration experience.
- Experience of rostering.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
- A willingness to partake actively in the management of any specialist interest of the appointee within the job.
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
- Ability to apply knowledge.
- Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes.
- Safe and effective oral communication skills.
- Willingness to involve patients in their management.
- Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to access published evidence
- Evidence of participation
- Evidence of completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Research-based publications
- Critical appraisal course / skills
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to teaching trainees.
- Evidence of teaching trainees
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
- Member of Work orientated Specialist Societies
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching Nursing and Paramedical staff, medical students
- Teaching course / qualification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure.
- Able to work 'flexibly' to meet the needs of the service
- A willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
- Welsh speaker or willingness to acquire a basic knowledge of the language
- Ability to make timely travel arrangements
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Full GMC Specialist Registration with a license to practice or within six months of obtaining a CCT at the time of the interview
Desirable
- Other Higher Degree or Diploma e.g MD or PhD
- Additional specialist skills or experience such as a fellowship in Home Therapies or transplant
- Management course / qualification
- Departmental administration experience.
- Experience of rostering.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
- A willingness to partake actively in the management of any specialist interest of the appointee within the job.
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
- Ability to apply knowledge.
- Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes.
- Safe and effective oral communication skills.
- Willingness to involve patients in their management.
- Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to access published evidence
- Evidence of participation
- Evidence of completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Research-based publications
- Critical appraisal course / skills
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to teaching trainees.
- Evidence of teaching trainees
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
- Member of Work orientated Specialist Societies
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching Nursing and Paramedical staff, medical students
- Teaching course / qualification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure.
- Able to work 'flexibly' to meet the needs of the service
- A willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
- Welsh speaker or willingness to acquire a basic knowledge of the language
- Ability to make timely travel arrangements
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).
