Job summary
The post has a split timetable with a one in four cycle sharing with the other Consultants. This includes working in the ward covering G(I)M / renal patients for one week and the remainder of the time spent predominantly clinic based, dialysis work and related activities. A formal job plan needs to be agreed on appointment with the successful candidate.
Whilst ward-based, there is a commitment to daily whiteboard rounds, at least two Consultant-led full ward rounds per week and three shorter ward rounds during the week. A seven-day care will be provided with compulsory ward rounds on Saturday and Sundays, which will be an essential part of the job plan. The Haemodialysis Unit fully operate 6 days of the week and half a day on Sundays. The CAPD Unit works seven days a week and out of hours there is an on-call system of acute dialysis support.
Main duties of the job
To develop and integrate high class renal services across Dudley Group of Hospitals and the wider community
To liaise with relevant hospital departments, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals and colleagues in primary care to develop the renal service including innovative care pathways.
To work as a Consultant in General Medicine including participation in the medical on-call rota with other Physicians.
To provide daily consultant-led review of inpatients when working the ward-based timetable and contribute to 24/7 renal services.
To develop sub-speciality interests, in line with service and departmental needs.
To help deliver the UK Renal Association requirements, KPI indicators and other Department of Health initiatives across the Trust.
To contribute to MDT meetings in renal medicine, dialysis QAs and G(I)M as required
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high-quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.
At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant professional qualifications
- oDegree from a recognised University
- oMRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification
- oGMC specialist registration or eligible within 6 months
Desirable
- Experience in clinical service development
- Experience of teaching clinical skills
- Training/experience in subspecialty of dialysis and community CKD care
Relevant registration requirements
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a licence to practice
Relevant knowledge and experience requirements
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialties of GIM and Renal Medicine
- oAbility to organise, prioritise workload
- oAbility to advise on the smooth running of specialist services
- oUltrasound skills (level 2 and above), haemo and peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion skills
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Rd
Dudley
DY1 2HQ