Locum Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Locum Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist to join a dedicated team. The role involves providing expert clinical care across diverse cases, managing both acute emergencies and long-term health conditions. Candidates should possess advanced clinical skills and strong leadership abilities, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and high-quality patient care. This position offers an opportunity to make impactful contributions in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Involvement in cutting-edge research

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical skills in paediatric nephrology.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert clinical care to children with kidney disease.
• Lead inpatient and outpatient services.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide specialist advice.

Job description

Locum Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist

The closing date is 22 December 2025

The Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist role at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust offers a unique opportunity to join a nationally renowned, multidisciplinary team at the forefront of paediatric kidney care. You'll provide expert clinical leadership across a diverse caseload, including acute emergencies, transplantation, and chronic disease management, while shaping the future of services for a population of over six million. The role demands advanced clinical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for teaching, research, and service development. At NUH, you'll benefit from a vibrant academic environment, strong professional support, and the chance to make a real difference to children and families across the East Midlands and beyond. Join us and be part of an ambitious, innovative team dedicated to delivering outstanding care and driving continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will deliver expert clinical care to children with kidney disease, managing both acute emergencies and long‑term conditions such as dialysis and transplantation. They will lead inpatient and outpatient services, participate in the on‑call rota, and provide specialist advice across the EMEESY network. The role also involves teaching and supervising junior staff, contributing to clinical governance, audit, and research, and working closely within a multidisciplinary team to drive service development.

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job Description and Person Specification documents are attached which will describe the job and its main responsibilities.

We are looking for a consultant with advanced clinical skills in paediatric nephrology, strong communication and leadership abilities, and a collaborative approach. The ideal candidate will be committed to high standards of patient care, continuous professional development, and innovation in service delivery, with experience in teaching, audit, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

About us

The paediatric nephrology team at Nottingham University Hospitals is a dynamic, highly skilled group of consultants, specialist nurses, dietitians, psychologists, social workers, and allied health professionals, all dedicated to delivering outstanding care for children with kidney disease. The atmosphere is collaborative, supportive, and innovative, with a strong ethos of teamwork and mutual respect. The team values open communication, continuous learning, and shared responsibility, ensuring everyone's contribution is recognised. As part of a leading teaching hospital, you'll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, involvement in cutting‑edge research, and a vibrant academic environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Skills

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Experience

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts