Consultant in Nephrology

NHS Grampian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant in Nephrology to join their dedicated team at a major teaching hospital. This part-time role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to a diverse population while engaging in an active research program. The position is based in a city known for its superb quality of life and excellent amenities, making it an attractive place to live and work. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and have the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in the field of nephrology.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required before starting the post.
• Higher specialist training leading to CCT is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, patient-centred care in Nephrology.
• Manage patients requiring renal replacement therapy.

Skills

Nephrology

Patient Care

Research

Collaboration

Education

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC

Higher specialist training leading to CCT

CESR / CESR (CP)

Job description

Consultant in Nephrology
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Ref: NS197929

Become an important part of a large team, at the heart of delivering high quality, patient-centred care for the half-million people who live in Grampian. Not to mention, enjoy some of our numerous benefits and excellent resources from living in one of the UK’s finest cities.

Applications are invited for a permanent, part time (18 hours per week / 4.5 Programmed Activities) Consultant post in Nephrology, based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is the major teaching hospital for the North East of Scotland. The Renal Unit provides tertiary services for the NHS Grampian region and the Shetland and Orkney Islands. Peritoneal and Haemodialysis are provided across the region through a network of satellite units all managed from the main unit in Aberdeen. In-patient care is provided in the state of the art Emergency Care Centre. Acute renal replacement is provided within the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for patients from across the region. Multisystem Vasculitis is a particular interest of the unit and is managed in a collaborative manner with specialists from other departments. Renal transplantation is carried out in the Edinburgh Transplant Unit with patients returning for ongoing follow up in Aberdeen around 1 week after operation. The unit has an active research programme working jointly with the University of Aberdeen. Key interests range from the basic biology of Renal Inflammatory disease to the epidemiology of Chronic Kidney Disease and associated health servicing planning. There are excellent post graduate educational facilities at the Suttie Centre for Medical Education on the same campus as the hospital.

Aberdeen is well known for offering superb quality of life and enjoys first class amenities, housing and schools. There are excellent connections with other British cities and the continent, flying time to London is approximately one hour with regular daily flights - and road and rail links to all points north and south are easily accessible. Aberdeenshire includes some of the most spectacular countryside in Europe with Royal Deeside and the Cairngorm Mountain National Park and a wide range of outdoor pursuits within easy reach or commute of the city.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post).
2. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.
3. Alternatively, applicants should possess a CESR / CESR (CP).
4. Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made.

For further information please contact Dr Laura Clark, Renal Service Clinical Director, at 01224 553536 or [e-mail].

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Closing date is Sunday, 18th May 2025.