Consultant in Nephrology

Transformation Unit; Croydon; Hybride; GBP 114 000 - 151 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant in Nephrology to join the team at Croydon University Hospital. The post is a full-time substantive appointment; applications for part-time will be considered.

The post holder will work with existing Consultants to develop the service, support others in delivering high-quality care, and may develop a sub-specialty to enhance renal services locally.

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent, MRCP or equivalent, and GMC registration.
• Specialist register in Nephrology or equivalent and General (Internal) Medicine, or within 6 months of CCT.
• Name on Specialist Register on appointment date; full GMC registration.
• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent).
• At least 2 years’ substantive NHS experience at SPR level (or equivalent).

Responsabilités

• Post holder will work with existing Consultants to develop the service and support others in delivering high-quality care.
• Opportunity to develop a sub-specialty and enhance renal services locally.
• Details of duties are provided in the attached JD&PS.

Connaissances

Leadership

Clinical governance

Audit experience

Teaching

Formation

MB BS

MRCP

GMC registration

MD/PhD

Description du poste

Employer Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Croydon University Hospital Town Croydon Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum + London Weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 31/10/2026 23:59

Consultant in Nephrology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to join our Nephrology Team here at Croydon University Hospital.

This is an advert for a full-time substantive appointment. Applications from candidates who are interested in a part-time position will be considered.

The post holder will work with the existing Consultants to develop the service, in particular, to support the other consultants in delivering a high quality service, with an opportunity to develop a sub-specialty and further enhance renal services locally.

Main duties of the job

Please see job description for full details of the duties involved for the post holder.

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Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached JD&PS for full details.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Dr Christopher Agbo, Consultant Nephrologist on [e-mail]

Person specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent Membership of the Royal College of Physician (MRCP) or equivalent.
• Inclusion in the specialist register for Nephrology or equivalent and General (Internal) Medicine, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview or eligible for CESR application.
• Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment. Full registration with the GMC.
• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Training and Experience

• At least 2 years’ substantive previous NHS experience at SPR level (or equivalent).

Administration

• Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy hospital
• Experience in the development of clinical guideline

Management and Leadership

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
• Management course and/or qualification

Audit

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic

Teaching

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

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References
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Application feedback
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.