Job overview
Applications are invited for a Trust Doctor (registrar level) in Renal Medicine and Transplantation.
The post will suit applicants who wish to gain further experience in Renal Medicine, perhaps with a view to preparing for application for a training post.
In this position the appointee will be exposed to all aspects of renal medicine, including renal replacement therapy (haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, renal transplantation), acute kidney injury and various sub-specialities within the field of nephrology. There is extensive teaching and training built in to the rota as well as ample opportunities in audit and research, as well as in the practical procedures of nephrology.
Main duties of the job
During your time in the unit we would aim to provide you with a broad experience in the basics of nephrology and the opportunity to develop this further if you wish. This will be through your routine work on the wards and on-call, formal teaching, regular attendance at the unit academic meetings, and participation in journal club, as well as through opportunity to attend specialist clinics.
Renal medicine is a demanding specialty and our patients are often complex and sick. The wards and the on calls are busy but we have a strong team ethos and work together to achieve the best for our patients. We ensure you are well supported at all times and that clinical and educational supervision is of a high standard.
Working for our organisation
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Qualifications/Higher Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. MRCP or equivalent
2. Full GMC registration
3. 4-6 months experience in renal at SHO level
Desirable criteria
4. Specialty Examination in Nephrology (ESENeph) or equivalent
Knowledge- Clinical Expertise in Speciality / Sub-Speciality
Essential criteria
5. Broad experience in general internal medicine
6. Experience in care of haemodialysis patients
7. Experience in care of renal transplant recipients
Desirable criteria
8. Knowledge of renal medicine
9. Experience in central line insertion
10. Experience in practical procedures
Training Expected
Essential criteria
11. Completion of IMT or equivalent
Desirable criteria
12. Specialty training in nephrology
Academic Achievements
Essential criteria
13. Experience of teaching
Desirable criteria
14. Experience in audit/quality improvement