About this role
Job summary
An interesting opportunity has arisen at St George's Hospital Renal Medicine and Transplantation unit, which will provide the appropriate candidate with high level training, not only in all essential aspects of Renal Medicine but also in transplantation and academia in a university environment. This means that the successful candidate may have the opportunity of participating in cutting edge research, quality improvement projects and also be provided with teaching opportunities depending on aptitude and level of experience.
Pervious applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be an important component of the Nephrology team and will have duties associated with the full range of Nephrology patients. These include admitted patients with widevariety of renal conditions/transplantation; patients on maintenance haemodialysis peritoneal dialysis and renal transplants. The unit provides an excellent opportunity to learn about renal transplantation.
Components of the post will be in clinics, ward work, dialysis support, acute and chronic transplant care. The post holder may also have a commitment with the St George's University Medical School as an educator. Applications are therefore encouraged from applicants who are interested in working in an academic environment.
The post will be non-resident 1 in 6; out-of-hours duties will include responsibility for all renalpatients. The successful candidate will be on call with a medicine SHO, surgical junior and two consultants (renal medicine and surgery-transplantation).
About us
The Renal Service at St George's Hospital provides a comprehensive integrated Nephrology service including kidney transplantation. As with most renal units there is strong multidisciplinary team working. The Renal/Transplant Ward is fully plumbed for dialysis and has a separate acute dialysis area.
The unit has an active living donor and deceased transplant programme. This has been enhanced by offering hand assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal nephrectomy. The renal unit is part of an expanding service and is a centre of excellence for the placement of complex vascular access. There are daily consultant-led transplant, general nephrology, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and weekly advanced kidney care clinics. Specialist clinics are held in; clinical genetics (tuberous sclerosis), diabetic nephropathy, renal stones, paediatric-adult transition, preconception counselling/pregnancy clinics and kidney-heart failure clinic. St George's also has a strong track record in education:
Educational Opportunities include Grand rounds in the Monckton lecture theatre every Thursday, Academic meetings Tuesday mornings, in-house educational sessions on the renal curriculum and journal club on Wednesday afternoons
There are also quarterly morbidity and mortality meetings, regular MDTs such as the Friday morning Network meeting and the Wednesday morning A-Z Transplant meeting, regular audits and cross specialty educational sessions.
Job description Job responsibilities
The renal medical team is currently made up of 4 Registrars this post will make the 5th. The on call rota is a 1:6 as it is supported by our specialty doctor. Opportunities exist for the right candidate to get involved in medical student teaching and/or researchThe registrars are supported by three Core medical trainees (CMT1/CMT2), two F2 trainees and one trust grade SHO in Nephrology.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience Essential
Full registration with GMC Evidence of completion of Renal training ST1/2 competencies MRCP - PACES
Desirable
Experience in managing patients on renal replacement therapy
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Aware of own limitations and knows when to ask for help from seniors or colleagues in other specialties Understands principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
Experience of audit Previous experience in managing acutely unwell patients Computer literate
Maintaining Clinical Competence Essential
Potential to benefit from the experience and training offered by the post (fits in with career aspirations)
Desirable
Has a critical and inquiring approach to knowledge and experience
Organisation Essential
Able to manage time and prioritise workload
Teaching & Research Essential
nterest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students and other healthcare professionals
Desirable
Prior research and teaching experience
Communication & Interpersonal Skills Essential
Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand Ability to establish good working relationship with others in a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
Prior experience in presentation of clinical or research work
Personal Attributes Essential
Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately, resilience Initiative, common sense and enthusiasm Respects individuals' rights, interests, beliefs, preferences and cultures
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Georges hospital
Blackshaw road
Tooting
SW17 0QT
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)