Key Responsibilities:
1. In conjunction with colleagues, the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of nephrology illness in all patients; ensuring they are seen and managed.
2. Participation in the nephrology consultant rota, ensuring uncompromised cover for annual leave and other absences.
3. Provision of advice (through ward referrals) on nephrology cases admitted under the general care.
4. Investigation and treatment of nephrologist outpatient referrals.
5. Commitment to maintaining your own continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning, with support and time provided to keep up to date with annual CPD requirements.
6. Completion of the necessary administrative duties associated with the care of patients to a high standard.
7. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
8. Participation in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, paramedics, and general practitioners, including the training and assessment of specialist registrars rotating through the department.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle, and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance. The Trust employs over 5,000 staff, has a budget of around £380 million, and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met.
We provide acute medical, surgical, and specialist services to a population of around 500,000, which increases significantly during holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospital status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. We continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximizing the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realize your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches, fishing harbours, beautiful countryside, and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, and excellent schools, colleges, and universities (including adult education), it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
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