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An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Nephrologist to join a well-established medical service within the South East region. The post offers a balanced consultant job plan, strong support for professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality renal services within a multidisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will provide expert clinical leadership in Nephrology, contribute to inpatient and outpatient renal services, and participate actively in service development, education, audit, and governance.

 

Proposed Job Plan

• Standard 10 PA consultant contract for public work.
• 2 core SPAs allocated for CPD activities in line with AoMRC guidance.
• Most consultants will have an additional 1 SPA for agreed organisational activities.
• Indicative 1 in 2 rota covering urgent inpatient attending, referrals, and urgent laboratory work.
• Final job plan to be agreed with the Clinical Lead and Chief of Service and ratified by the Medical Director.
• Job plan reviewed annually and aligned with appraisal outcomes.
• A prospective job plan must be agreed upon within 3 months of commencement.

In the event of disagreement, job plan negotiations will be escalated to the Chief of Service in line with policy.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality inpatient and outpatient nephrology care.
• Provide urgent renal input for referrals and laboratory findings as required.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary renal team to deliver safe and effective services.
• Participate in service development initiatives and quality improvement programmes.
• Contribute to clinical audit, risk management, and governance activities.
• Support teaching, training, and supervision of junior doctors and undergraduate students.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards at all times.
• Engage in annual appraisal, revalidation, and continuing professional development.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Primary Medical Degree.
• MRCP or equivalent higher speciality qualification.
• Complete GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (Renal Medicine) or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at interview.
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience or equivalent clinical environment.
• Broad clinical experience in Nephrology.
• ALS certification.
• Evidence of training and/or experience as a CCDC.
• Broad IT competence.
• For non-UK-trained applicants, evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT is required.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent).
• Experience in acute transplantation.
• Prior management or leadership responsibilities.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and education.

Leadership & Management Competencies

• Demonstrated clinical leadership capability.
• Ability to work flexibly with colleagues to deliver services.
• Proven effectiveness within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, clinicians, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Experience in teaching, training, and supervision of junior staff.
• Ability to demonstrate:
  • Strategic influence
  • Collaborative working
  • Leading through change
  • Empowering others
  • Driving service improvement
  • Integrity and professionalism

Personal Attributes

• Flexible and adaptable in a changing healthcare environment.
• Highly motivated team player.
• Effective verbal and written communicator.

Additional Requirements

• Active participation in clinical audit and risk management.
• Commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people.
• Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation readiness.
• Experience in service development.
• Evidence of research activity and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• IT literate.

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