Specialist in Nephrology and Vasculitis

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is inviting applications for a Specialist in Nephrology and Vasculitis at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. This part-time role requires significant medical experience, including a minimum of 12 years of medical work, with a focus on autoimmune diseases. The successful candidate will provide high-level clinical leadership and must possess effective communication skills in English, with Full Registration and a GMC Licence to Practice required. Applications are welcomed from non-UK candidates requiring sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years’ medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification.
• At least 6 years in a relevant specialty.
• Demonstrable skills in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Practice as a Specialist in Nephrology, managing patients with autoimmune diseases.
• Provide clinical leadership for complex cases.
• Ensure compliance with medical standards of practice.

Skills

Senior decision-making skills

Effective communication

Clinical leadership

Education

Primary medical qualification

Full Registration and Licence to Practice with GMC

Job description

Job overview

Applications are invited for a Specialist in Nephrology and Vasculitis at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a part‑time post (1PA per week).

Main duties of the job

The appointee will practice as a Specialist in Nephrology, operating autonomously as a senior decision‑maker within the Vasculitis and Glomerular disease service. The post‑holder will provide high‑level clinical leadership for patients with complex, multi‑system autoimmune diseases, including the management of long‑term immunosuppression.

You will have completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.

Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Working for your organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Dr Anil Chalisey, Specialty Lead for Nephrology ([e-mail])