Job summary

A new opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, dedicated team and applications are invited for a Locum Less Than full Time Consultant in Renal Medicine and General Medicine. This post will be based primarily at The Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle (CIC), although we also support West Cumberland Hospital (WCH) so there will be a requirement to work across both sites if needed. The post involves out-patient and in-patient duties and a regular commitment to both in-reach into the medical admissions unit and on-call for general medicine.

This position will incorporate in-patient ward work as well as clinics and on-call commitments.

We currently have 1 Renal/General medicine ward which is based at The Cumberland Infirmary. We also have 2 renal dialysis units (1 at CIC, with 12 beds and 1 at WCH with 11 beds). CIC is the main hub and the WCH unit is a satellite unit. We are looking to expand these units in the future.

Main duties of the job

Brief duties include:

-Reviewing patients on the renal wards and renal units as well as other wards in the hospital.

-Undertake ward rounds

-Performing outpatient clinics

-Training/Supervising staff

-Partaking in the on call rota as well as the medical on call rota

-Reviewing patients in the Emergency Department/Acute Medical Unit where necessary

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for the required responsibilities. Please feel free to contact Dr Bow if you have any questions in relation to this post.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

MBBS Fully registered on the UK General Medical Council Dual accreditation in Nephrology and General Medicine with the appropriate Royal College MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Desirable

Fellow of Royal College of Physicians Higher degree Educational qualifications ALS

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

High level of clinical experience and competence in Renal and General Medicine Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Nephrology or evidence of equivalent competency Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

A commitment to, and experience of teaching

Teaching

Essential

Experience of, and commitment to, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.

Desirable

Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Teaching of non-medical health professionals Educational Qualification

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

Essential

Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit Experience of research and Clinical Governance

Management and Admin

Essential

Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service. Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently

Desirable

Experience of audit management

Communication Skills

Essential

Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills Team loyalty Positive approach to lessons learnt and confident approach without being arrogant

Desirable

IT Skills Presentation skills

CPD/Personal Attributes

Essential

Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning. Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance. Participation in appropriate peer review processes. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Participation in on call and emergency cover. Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post

Desirable

Continued Professional / Personal Development