Job summary
This post is for a Consultant in Renal and Acute Medicine working between two dynamic trusts. This is a 10 PA post (10.5 PA post with 0.5 PA additional negotiable following appointment) offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated physician to join and lead an award winning, research driven, education oriented, dynamic and multi-professional team.
3 PA of the post is for activities provided for Royal Liverpool University Hospital, 1.5 PA (2PA negotiable on appointment) of work for the Acute Medical Unit at Whiston Hospital and 5.5 PA of work for Renal Medicine at MWL.
The post holder will also contribute to the out of hours General Internal Medicine Physician of the Day (PoD) rota with a 3% on call supplement. Applications are welcome from individuals who wish to work LTFT/flexibly.
Please note, the interviews for this position will be held on Tuesday 28th April 2026.
Main duties of the job
Key tasks:
* Provide advice and day-to-day management of medical in-patients with renal disease at Whiston & St Helens Hospitals sites (MWL), linking with Royal Liverpool University Hospitals (ULG) tertiary unit when indicated.
* Provision of outpatient services in renal medicine including the Royal Liverpool University Hospitals General Nephrology / Low clearance clinic, Transplant clinic and MWL Post AKI / Renal Hot clinics.
* To join the existing Acute Medical Consultants in providing a comprehensive and timely assessment of patients presenting to the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), including Same Day Emergency and Enhanced Care at Whiston Hospital.
* To participate in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, and Advanced Nurse / Clinical Practitioners and Pharmacists based on the Renal team as well as AMU.
* To participate actively in both Departmental and Trust Clinical Governance and Audit.
* To fulfil obligations relating to continuing medical education and professional development, appraisal and revalidation.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
* Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
* National Preceptorship Accreditation for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-S7755745
Job locations
Whiston Hospital and Royal Liverpool Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description which also includes detailed Consultant job plan and person specification.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council.
Applicants must have entry on the GMC Specialist Register (for both Nephrology and GIM) via one of the following:
1. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Nephrology and General Internal Medicine (GIM) or within 6 months of being awarded CCT on the date of the interview (including via Portfolio Pathway)
2. European Community Rights
3. For non-EU trained applicants evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description which also includes detailed Consultant job plan and person specification.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council.
Applicants must have entry on the GMC Specialist Register (for both Nephrology and GIM) via one of the following:
1. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Nephrology and General Internal Medicine (GIM) or within 6 months of being awarded CCT on the date of the interview (including via Portfolio Pathway)
2. European Community Rights
3. For non-EU trained applicants evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
* Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date oCCT in Nephrology and GIM (General Internal Medicine) or within 6 months of being awarded CCT on the date of the interview (including via Portfolio Pathway) oEuropean Community Rights oFor non-EU applicants' evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
* Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider Status (as applicable)
Desirable
* CCT in Acute Internal Medicine
* An appropriate higher degree (e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: oGood clinical care oMaintaining good medical practice oGood relationships and communication with patients oGood working relationships with colleagues oGood teaching and training oProfessional behaviour and probity oDelivery of good acute clinical care
* Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
* Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the Acute Medicine curriculum and applying to this post
* Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit and/or research within team structure within the last 3 years
* Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
Desirable
* Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 3 years
* Evidence of relevant research e.g. publications in peer reviewed journals in last 3 years
* Evidence of relevant teaching qualification e.g. PgCert, Diploma, MSc
Skills
Essential
* Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
* Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
* Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
* Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
* Capacity to work effectively with others
* Able to work in multi-professional teams
* Able to supervise junior medical staff
* Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
* Sees patients as people
* Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
* Capacity to prioritise own workload
* Basic IT skills
* Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
* Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Other
Essential
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely
* Ability to provide complete details of employment history
* ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines
* Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
* Demonstrates respect for all
* Ability to travel between sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
* Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date oCCT in Nephrology and GIM (General Internal Medicine) or within 6 months of being awarded CCT on the date of the interview (including via Portfolio Pathway) oEuropean Community Rights oFor non-EU applicants' evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
* Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider Status (as applicable)
Desirable
* CCT in Acute Internal Medicine
* An appropriate higher degree (e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: oGood clinical care oMaintaining good medical practice oGood relationships and communication with patients oGood working relationships with colleagues oGood teaching and training oProfessional behaviour and probity oDelivery of good acute clinical care
* Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
* Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the Acute Medicine curriculum and applying to this post
* Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit and/or research within team structure within the last 3 years
* Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
Desirable
* Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 3 years
* Evidence of relevant research e.g. publications in peer reviewed journals in last 3 years
* Evidence of relevant teaching qualification e.g. PgCert, Diploma, MSc
Skills
Essential
* Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
* Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
* Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
* Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
* Capacity to work effectively with others
* Able to work in multi-professional teams
* Able to supervise junior medical staff
* Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
* Sees patients as people
* Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
* Capacity to prioritise own workload
* Basic IT skills
* Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
* Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Other
Essential
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely
* Ability to provide complete details of employment history
* ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines
* Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
* Demonstrates respect for all
* Ability to travel between sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital and Royal Liverpool Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
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Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Whiston Hospital and Royal Liverpool Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
Employer's website
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