Job overview

The Nephrology Department provides secondary and tertiary care to renal patients throughout South West Wales. Out-patient clinics are held in Morriston Hospital (Swansea), Princess of Wales Hospital (Bridgend), Neath Port Talbot Hospital (Baglan), Prince Phillip Hospital (Llanelli), West Wales General Hospital (Carmarthen), Withybush Hospital (Haverfordwest) and Bronglais Hospital (Aberystwyth). There is a 24 bed renal ward at Morriston Hospital. There are two haemodialysis units on the Morriston Hospital site and a further three satellite dialysis units in West Wales (Carmarthen, Aberystwyth and Haverfordwest). 

Duties will include: 

·              Cover of emergency and elective patients 

·              Advice regarding provision of CVVHD to critical care patients 

·              Out Patient Clinics – general nephrology, CAPD and transplant 

·              Haemodialysis patients 

·              Peritoneal Dialysis patients 

·              Ward rounds 

·              Participation in audit and research 

·              Participation in the on call rota

It is essential that you reside within 20 miles or 30 minutes of Morriston Hospital for the non-resident element of the on call due to the potential need for urgent attendance.

Main duties of the job

This post to replace a substantive consultant who is leaving their post. The post is required as a substantive appointment. In addition to participating in the renal on call commitments within Morriston Hospital (1 week in 9) where you will be looking after a 24 bedded ward. During the on call, you will also be responsible for overseeing/supporting reviews of patients requiring inpatients nephrology consults along with your specialist trainees (on average 1 or 2 reviews a day). You will be responsible for delivery of a nephrology clinic in Morriston and a nephrology clinic and ward reviews in Glangwili general hospital, Carmarthen. In these clinics you will be expected to see up to 16 follow ups or equivalent (new patients reviews will count as 2 follow up patient reviews). You will participate in the clinical activities providing care for haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and renal transplant recipient clinics in Morriston Hospital. 

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.