Overview
Applications are sought for a 10 PA fixed term consultant post in renal medicine. This consultant job has been created to cover the increasing workload in the department. It is for 6 months in the first instance, with a view to extend. The long term plan is to increase the substantive workforce for renal medicine.
The successful applicant will be based at the Sussex Kidney Unit (SKU) in the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton and the eastern Sussex area, working for University Hospitals Sussex (UHS). They may also undertake other roles within the catchment area of the Sussex Kidney Unit. They will become part of the consultant team doing general nephrology in the east of our catchment area in our Polegate/Eastbourne renal unit. They will do specialty clinics which include vasculitis and transplantation in the Brighton hub. They will be responsible for a cohort for haemodialysis patients in the main renal dialysis unit. They will be involved in renal procedures at the RSCH involving native and transplant biopsies. There is no general medical component to this job. The applicant will be involved in the renal on-call rota at the RSCH managing renal in-patients on the ward, outliers and referrals from elsewhere in the catchment area of SKU on a 1:9-11 basis. The position is currently vacant from May 2025 and we look to seek an appointment as soon as we can.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Sussex Kidney Unit and contribute to the development of the unit both within University Hospitals Sussex and the wider nephrology community. The post holder will be one of eleven full time renal consultants based at the Sussex Kidney Unit in Brighton with an office there. The successful applicant will work in Brighton and in the eastern area of our catchment in the Polegate/Eastbourne renal unit but may also need to travel to do clinics within our whole SKU catchment area. The successful applicant will form part of the renal consultant team who deliver outreach general nephrology clinics in the Polegate/Eastbourne renal unit seeing new and follow up patients.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We are here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack and wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible flexible working to support work life balance.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: Please note the organisation has provided a candidate information pack for applicants.
Details
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 6 months
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 279-MWRSCHFTRENAL-475-B
* Job locations: RSCH, Eastern Rd, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Job responsibilities
The Sussex Kidney Unit (SKU) sits within the University Hospitals Sussex Specialist Services Division. SKU provides specialist renal services for the whole of East Sussex and the majority of West Sussex, with a catchment population of 1.2 million. The SKU is a tertiary referral centre, taking referrals from Eastbourne ESHT, Conquest/Hastings ESHT, Queen Victoria/East Grinstead, East Surrey/Redhill, Princess Royal Hospital/Haywards Heath and Worthing Hospitals.
Responsibilities include managing renal dialysis and sub-speciality patients, inpatient and outpatient renal nephrology work, and performing renal biopsies and haemodialysis lines. Participation in the renal on-call rota and outreach clinics within the SKU catchment area is expected.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Basic Medical Degree
* Postgraduate qualification (FRCP) or appropriate specialist qualification
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of being a Fixed Term consultant
* CCT in Renal or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
* Higher degree
Clinical Skills & Experience
* Experience managing Renal dialysis and sub specialities patients
* Experience in inpatient and outpatient renal nephrology work
* Ability to do Renal biopsies and haemodialysis lines
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
* Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
* Understanding of NHS, clinical governance, and resource constraints
Desirable: evidence of managerial skills
Teaching Skills
* Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* Recognised teaching qualification (Desirable)
Academic & Research
* Evidence of participation in audit
* Research experience, publications, prize and honours (Desirable)
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
* Appropriate progression of career to date
* Good communication skills both oral and written
Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: RSCH, Eastern Rd, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Employer’s website: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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