Job summary

Thisis a full time appointment for a Trust Grade Doctor in Renal Medicine. Theappointment is for 6 months but may be extendable.

Thepost is based in the renal unit at St James Hospital, supporting all aspects ofrenal care including renal transplantation. You will be an integral part of therenal unit working as part of the large multi-professional team. You will beworking as part of a 1 in 9 out of hours rota.

Applicants should have completed intermediate medicaltraining.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an integral part of the renal unit working as part of the large multi-professional team.

You will be involved in the running of the inpatient ward areas, taking referrals and queries from other health care providers, and working on our day unit. You will also be involved in care of patients attending the haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis units.

You will be trained in the insertion of temporary and semi-permanent dialysis catheters will attend multlidisciplinary team meetings and be able to attend outpatient services including specialist clinics.

About us

Therenal unit in Leeds is in St James Hospital, part of the Leeds TeachingHospitals NHS Trust. The unit is a tertiary referral centre for patientsthroughout Yorkshire. All aspects of renal care are provided including acutetransplantation. There are two inpatient wards, and outreach service (includinghaemodialysis) to the Leeds General Infirmary, onsite haemodialysis for 130patients, a peritoneal dialysis unit and a specialist outpatient facility.Haemodialysis is delivered to 800 outpatients via the 7 satellite units. Wehave an expanding home dialysis service, and more than 50% of our patients areinvolved in shared care. In a department of 17 consultants, 2 specialist trustgrade doctors, 2 advanced nurse practitionersin haemodialysis and a multidisciplinary team including over 200 nursing staff,clinical nurse specialists and allied health professionals there is opportunityto experience all aspects of the renal curriculum.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Thisis a full time appointment for a Trust Grade Doctor in Renal Medicine. Theappointment is for 6 months but may be extendable.

Thepost is based in the renal unit at St James Hospital, supporting all aspects ofrenal care including renal transplantation. You will be an integral part of therenal unit working as part of the large multi-professional team. You will beworking as part of a 1 in 9 out of hours rota.

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

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Essential

Experience in inserting temporary dialysis catheters

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills

Desirable

Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

Essential

Completion of foundation training and IMT

Desirable

Previous experience in working in the NHS Previous experience working in renal medicine

Qualifications

Essential

MBChB or equivalent MRCP

Desirable

ALS

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK.