Specialist in Nephrology and Vasculitis

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Cambridge is seeking a Specialist in Nephrology and Vasculitis for a part-time position. The role involves providing clinical leadership in managing patients with complex autoimmune diseases. Applicants must have at least 12 years of medical experience, including six in a relevant specialty. Proficiency in English and GMC registration are necessary. The position offers a salary ranging from £100,870 to £111,441 pro rata per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of medical work experience.
• Experience in a relevant specialty for at least 6 years.
• Completion of IELTS/OET for non-UK applicants.

Responsibilities

• Practice autonomously within the Vasculitis and Glomerular disease service.
• Provide high-level clinical leadership for complex autoimmune diseases.

Skills

Demonstrable skills in communication

Expertise in immunosuppression management

Clinical leadership

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

12 years medical work experience

Job description

Specialist in Nephrology and Vasculitis

The closing date is 31 December 2025

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Shortlisting

• Questions
• Standards
• Professionalism
• Clinical Skills
• Specialty Specific Skills Related to the post
• Commitment to Clinical Governance/Improving quality of patient care
• Communication Skills
• Personal Skills
• Understanding of the NHS
• Commitment to ongoing Professional Development

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.

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£100,870 to £111,441 a year Pro rata Per annum