Locum Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist to join their innovative team. In this role, you will provide expert clinical leadership in managing children's kidney diseases, including acute emergencies and chronic conditions. The ideal candidate will have advanced clinical skills and a passion for teaching and service development. You'll work in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across a large population.

Benefits

Excellent professional development opportunities

Involvement in cutting-edge research

Vibrant academic environment

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, audit, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Committed to high standards of patient care.
• Dedication to continuous professional development and innovation.

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.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills in paediatric nephrology

Strong communication and leadership abilities

Collaborative approach

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Team & Culture

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.

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

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025