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Job summary

Main area
Transplant Nephrology Medicine
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
218-T2-MED-6147021
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Town
Coventry
Salary
£93,666 - £126,281 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/05/2024 23:59

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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

Locum Consultant Transplant Nephrologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Job overview

Interview date will be confirmed as soon as possible.

This is a golden opportunity for a Consultant to join our Nephrology team with a specialist interest in Transplantation. Our renal unit provides a sub-regional service for Nephrology and Transplantation. With a catchment population of approximately 900,000 we have seen significant increase in the number of patients developing ESRF in the last 20 years. At present there are approximately 470 patients on renal placement therapy, 360 hospital-based haemodialysis, 17 on home dialysis, 95 on the CAPD, APD or assisted PD programme.

The successful candidate will be required to work with colleagues to deliver and develop renal services and transplantation at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

  • Take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care.
  • Provide a consultation and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
  • Participate in the development of the renal service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of kidney failure and transplantation.
  • Chair transplant MDT meetings as required.
  • Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
  • Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty, including the appraisal of Foundation Doctors, CMTs and SpRs and the Certificates of Satisfaction in respect of Foundation Doctors.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. 

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. 

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare. 

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. 

There has never been a better time to join our team. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this locum consultant post, please refer to the job description and person specification. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable

Skills/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable

Teaching/Education

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential

Audit/Research/Publications

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Nithya Krishnan
Job title
Professor transplantation consultant
Email address
[email protected]
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