Consultant in Renal Medicine

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Hartshill; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Consultant in Renal Medicine. The successful candidate will lead the hypertension service and contribute to advanced kidney care. Responsibilities include managing haemodialysis patients and training junior staff. Candidates must be registered on the GMC Specialist Register and possess relevant qualifications, such as MRCP and experience in hypertension. This role involves a strong focus on patient care and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register; CCT or CESR within 6 months of interview.
• Experience in running a hypertension service.
• Experience in advanced kidney care service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hypertension service and contribute to kidney care service.
• Manage a cohort of haemodialysis patients.
• Engage in procedures, supervision, and training of renal STs and trust grades.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation skills

Clinical governance knowledge

Education

GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

MD, PhD or equivalent

Specialty Certificate Examination

Job description

Consultant in Renal Medicine

Closing date: 02 January 2026

We are recruiting a Consultant in Renal Medicine to join the team of 7 Nephrology Consultants, 2 Specialty Doctors and 12 Medics at University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust. The role covers our main Royal Stoke site and satellite units at County and Leighton Hospitals, offering all types of dialysis, transplant, CKD, home therapies, AKI and hypertension services.

The post holder will primarily lead the hypertension service, supporting its development, and contribute to the advanced kidney care service. Responsibilities include managing a cohort of haemodialysis patients at Royal Stoke Hospital and running a weekly general nephrology clinic. The Consultant will also engage in procedures, supervision and training of renal STs and trust grades, contribute to trainee education, quality improvement, research activities and clinical governance.

Our renal team has a strong research programme led by Professor Simon Davies and Dr Mark Lambie at the University of Keele Institute for Science and Technology for Medicine.

Qualifications

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine; CCT or CESR within 6 months of interview.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
• MD, PhD or equivalent
• Specialty Certificate Examination
• Experience in running a hypertension service
• Experience in advanced kidney care service

Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in Renal Medicine
• Expert clinical opinion across renal and hypertension specialties
• Full independent responsibility for patient care
• Higher training in a dedicated specialty training scheme

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Leadership, communication, liaison and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of medical audit, education, and best practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance process
• Advising on efficient specialist service operation
• Motivating, innovating, and supporting staff across disciplines
• Managing outpatient priorities, waiting times and lists
• Leading a clinical team; competent IT skills
• Supervision, appraisal, coaching and mentoring of trainees and doctors

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

• Conducting clinical audit
• Using evidence and audit to support decision making
• Understanding and applying research methodology
• Publication in peer‑reviewed journals

Management and Administrative Experience

• Effective organisational and prioritisation of workload
• Documented contribution to departmental development
• Strategic planning and sound judgement under pressure
• Motivation and development of multidisciplinary teams
• Information and technology utilisation
• Teaching experience and higher teaching qualification

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiasm and resilience under pressure
• Enquiring and critical approach to work
• Patient‑centred caring attitude
• Effective communication with colleagues, patients and agencies
• Commitment to ongoing medical education and professional development
• Capacity to travel; residence within 20 minutes of base
• Availability by telephone for on‑call duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) for criminal convictions checks.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust