Consultant in Nephrologist

Overview

In this role you will support the consultant team to deliver 24/7 renal on-call, outreach and ward care. You will manage dialysis patients and may travel to satellite dialysis units, contributing to the growth of renal services. The position combines clinical duties with teaching, audit and service development, offering leadership opportunities and involvement in education supervision. This is a chance to shape renal care delivery within a large NHS partnership.

Responsibilities

• support 24/7 renal on-call, outreach and ward cover
• manage dialysis patients, including satellite unit involvement
• travel to satellite dialysis units for clinics and management
• contribute to the planned expansion of renal services and future pre-dialysis/low clearance leadership
• participate in education, training, CPD, audit and clinical governance as part of the SPA framework
• educational supervision of trainees and possible participation in undergraduate teaching
• develop management skills and potentially take on administrative/leadership roles within the unit

Key requirements

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• Valid ALS certificate
• experience and NHS familiarity in renal patient care and pathways
• ability to take independent clinical responsibility
• desirable: ES training or willingness to complete; consultant experience; experience in renal replacement therapy and satellite unit management

• flexible and adaptable in a changing health service
• excellent patient-centered communication
• effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• sound clinical judgement on acute medical and renal conditions
• renal replacement therapy knowledge
• satellite dialysis unit management

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