Trust Doctor in Renal Medicine

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; Sur place; GBP 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting for a Trust Grade Doctor in Renal Medicine based at the Renal Unit, St James' Hospital, Leeds. The 6-month appointment is full-time, with potential extension and a 1 in 9 out-of-hours rota to support all aspects of renal care, including renal transplantation.

The post offers exposure to a comprehensive renal service within a large multi-professional team and opportunities for professional development within a teaching hospital setting.

Responsabilités

• Work as part of the renal unit at St James Hospital and contribute to all aspects of renal care, including transplantation.
• Operate within the unit's multi-professional team and participate in the 1 in 9 out-of-hours rota.

Description du poste

This is a full time appointment for a Trust Grade Doctor in Renal Medicine. The appointment is for 6 months but may be extendable. The post is based in the renal unit at St James Hospital, supporting all aspects of renal care including renal transplantation. You will be an integral part of the renal unit working as part of the large multi-professional team. You will be working as part of a 1 in 9 out of hours rota.

Main duties of the job

The renal unit in Leeds is in St James Hospital, part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The unit is a tertiary referral centre for patients throughout Yorkshire. All aspects of renal care are provided including acute transplantation. There are two inpatient wards, and outreach service (including haemodialysis) to the Leeds General Infirmary, onsite haemodialysis for 130 patients, a peritoneal dialysis unit and a specialist outpatient facility. Haemodialysis is delivered to 800 outpatients via the 7 satellite units. We have an expanding home dialysis service, and more than 50% of our patients are involved in shared care. In a department of 17 consultants, 2 specialist trust grade doctors, 2 advanced nurse practitioners in haemodialysis and a multidisciplinary team including over 200 nursing staff, clinical nurse specialists and allied health professionals there is opportunity to experience all aspects of the renal curriculum. Trainees are integrated into the workings of the unit, participating in all facets of the multi-professional teams. Trust grade doctors will gain comprehensive exposure to all aspects of the renal medicine including transplantation. The renal unit prides itself on providing an excellent training program. There is an active research programme, a well-developed audit and clinical governance system and there are opportunities for trainees to pursue areas of specialist interest within this. Medical students from the Leeds Medical School are attached.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Dr C Reid

Renal Consultant

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01132066149

Closing Date: 16/11/2026

Interview Date: 23/11/2026

What you will bring to the role

Applicants should have completed intermediate medical training and have an interest in pursuing a career in renal medicine.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are....

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this to consider before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential

Desirable