Band 7 Physicians Assistant - Nephrology | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS institution is seeking a Physician Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover in Renal Medicine. Candidates will work under a supervising consultant and join a multidisciplinary team to provide acute care to nephrology patients. This role offers extensive training in renal medicine suitable for both newly qualified and experienced professionals. The closing date for applications is September 12, 2025.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physician Assistant with current registration.
• Suitable for both newly qualified or experienced candidates.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and under supervision of a consultant.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a supervising consultant to provide care.
• Support care for kidney transplant recipients and dialysis patients.
• Gain training in renal medicine and develop interest in peritoneal dialysis.

Skills

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Interest in renal medicine

Current registration as a Physician Assistant

Job description

Overview

Physician Assistant – Renal Medicine

Post starting November 2025 – 12 month fixed-term maternity cover

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest in London with a well-established national and international reputation for clinical excellence and world class care.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic physician assistant to join the renal team for 12 months (maternity cover). The successful candidate will support the multiprofessional team to providing care to patients under the care of the renal team. You will work under the direction of a supervising consultant as part of a well established multidisciplinary team in providing acute inpatient care of nephrology patients, including kidney transplant recipients and patients receiving dialysis. You will gain extensive training in all aspects of renal medicine. This post is suitable for both newly qualified or experienced physician assistants.

For further queries, please contact Dr Mark Jesky, [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a supervising consultant as part of a multidisciplinary team in providing acute inpatient care of nephrology patients, including transplant and dialysis patients.
• Support care for kidney transplant recipients and patients on dialysis.
• Gain extensive training in all aspects of renal medicine and develop a specialist interest in peritoneal dialysis, supported by the acute dialysis unit.
• Collaborate with the multiprofessional team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Physician Assistant with current registration.
• Suitable for both newly qualified or experienced candidates.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and under supervision of a consultant.
• Interest in renal medicine, with potential development in peritoneal dialysis.

About Royal Free London

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that can fit around your lifestyle.

Additional information

For more information please follow the link: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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Application and closing date

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Friday 12 Sep 2025