Consultant in Nephrology

Job title:

Consultant in Nephrology

Company

NHS

Job description

Interview provisionally: Wednesday 23rd April 2025Sunderland Renal Unit is a dynamic department that has undergone significant reorganisation, investment and expansion in recent years. We provide high-quality, high-continuity patient-focused care. We work hard for our patients and have created a supportive working environment for each other, our juniors, and our wider MDT. We have two clear goals: i) provide excellent, holistic care for people living with kidney disease, and ii) run a well-designed service which is a pleasure to work in.We operate a range of sub-specialty nephrology clinics and have growing numbers of home dialysis and transplant patients. Innovations in recent years include our Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology service and our in house Assisted Home Dialysis Team. We are developing a national post-graduate qualification in Interventional Nephrology and Point of Care Ultrasound. We are working with Sunderland Medical School to deliver and develop their undergraduate renal medicine curriculum. We have several international links, including our ISN sister unit in Tanzania.We are looking for a colleague who shares our enthusiasm for renal excellence. We are particularly keen to appoint someone who will participate in interventional nephrology, undertake research, help in medical education, or set up new subspecialty services. You will have our encouragement and support to develop your ideas and expertise throughout your consultant career.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will be based at Sunderland Royal Hospital with some sessions at South Tyneside Hospital and/or Durham Treatment Centre. The role includes:

• Inpatient nephrology work, the pattern of which is seven days first on call 24/7, currently six weeks per year
• General medicine inpatient care Monday-Sunday, currently six weeks per year
• A general nephrology clinic
• Acute Kidney Injury In Reach to our referring hospitals in Durham and South Shields
• A subspecialty clinic, according to preference and expertise, in one or more of haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplant, pre-dialysis, intrinsic renal disease, genetics and stones, hypertension, or older persons and palliative nephrology.
• Optional involvement in Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology, with additional procedural training possible for those with an interest and aptitude.

Several of our current consultants work less than full time and this option would also be available to our new colleagues, although full time working during nephrology on call and general medicine weeks is required.The post-holder will be expected to possess Membership/Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and to be on the GMC Specialist Register. Further details regarding the specifics of the role can be found within the job descriptionAbout usPlease help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.One Team One Trust – There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust’s Flexible Working Policy.The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.Date posted27 March 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberC9155-MDMD-0325-46-1Job locationsSunderland Royal HospitalKayll RoadSunderlandSR4 7TPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description for full detailsThe department currently has 10.9 WTE renal consultants, supported by junior medical and nursing teams from across the Division of Medicine. There are a number of specialist nurses who support nephrology, focusing on Home Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Diagnostic & Interventional Nephrology and Anaemia management.Inpatient Nephrology beds are provided on a 40 bedded ward that covers all specialties within the directorate. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description for full detailsThe department currently has 10.9 WTE renal consultants, supported by junior medical and nursing teams from across the Division of Medicine. There are a number of specialist nurses who support nephrology, focusing on Home Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Diagnostic & Interventional Nephrology and Anaemia management.Inpatient Nephrology beds are provided on a 40 bedded ward that covers all specialties within the directorate.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Have experience in training under graduates and post graduates.

Desirable

• Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.

QualificationsEssential

• MRCP or equivalent.
• On the Specialist Register or within 6 months from date of interview.
• Completed Renal MRCP Exit Exam.
• CST Certificate.
• Basic Life Support.

Desirable

• GCP.
• Medical Education Certificate.

SkillsEssential

• IT Skills.
• Management & Leadership skills.
• Be able to work as part of a team.

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Have experience in training under graduates and post graduates.

Desirable

• Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.

QualificationsEssential

• MRCP or equivalent.
• On the Specialist Register or within 6 months from date of interview.
• Completed Renal MRCP Exit Exam.
• CST Certificate.
• Basic Life Support.

Desirable

• GCP.
• Medical Education Certificate.

SkillsEssential

• IT Skills.
• Management & Leadership skills.
• Be able to work as part of a team.

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Sunderland

Job date

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 02:43:11 GMT

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