Consultant in Nephrology

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join our Nephrology Team here at Croydon University Hospital. This is an advert for a full-time substantive appointment. Applications from candidates who are interested in a part-time position will be considered. The post holder will work with the existing Consultants to develop the service, in particular, to support the other consultants in delivering a high quality service, with an opportunity to develop a sub-specialty and further enhance renal services locally.

Main duties of the job

Please see job description for full details of the duties involved for the post holder. ********************************************************************

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes.

Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception.

But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached JD&PS for full details. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact: Dr Christopher Agbo, Consultant Nephrologist on c.agbo@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications · Essential

MB BS or equivalent Membership of the Royal College of Physician (MRCP) or equivalent. Inclusion in the specialist register for Nephrology or equivalent and General (Internal) Medicine, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview or eligible for CESR application. Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment. Full registration with the GMC.

Desirable

Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) Training and

Experience · Essential

At least 2 years' substantive previous NHS experience at SPR level (or equivalent). Administration

Essential

Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy hospital

Desirable

Experience in the development of clinical guideline Management and Leadership

Essential

Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams Understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

Management course and/or qualification Audit

Essential

Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.

Desirable

Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic Teaching

Essential

Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).