About this role
Job summary
Applications are sought for a 10 PA substantive consultant post in renal medicine. This will include 1-2 PA of SPA time depending upon the role. This consultant job has been created to cover the increasing workload in the department. This is one of two jobs currently been advertised by the unit to have 2 new substantive colleagues, please apply for each job separately if you would like to be considered for both roles.
The successful applicant will be based at the Sussex Kidney Unit (SKU) in the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton and the eastern Sussex area, working for University Hospitals Sussex (UHS). They may also undertake other roles within the catchment area of the Sussex Kidney Unit
The successful applicant will become part of the consultant team doing general nephrology in the east of our catchment area in our Polegate/Eastbourne renal unit. They also will do speciality clinics depending upon their area of interest and experience, but would be interested in candidates with post-transplant clinic experience.
They will be responsible for a cohort for haemodialysis patients in the Polegate/Eastbourne renal unit.
The successful applicant will be involved in renal procedures at the RSCH involving tunnelled haemodialysis line or native and transplant biopsies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Sussex Kidney Unit and contribute to the development of the unit both within University Hospitals Sussex and the wider nephrology community.
The post holder will be one of twelve full time renal consultants based at the Sussex Kidney Unit in Brighton with an office there. The successful applicant will work in Brighton and in the eastern area of our catchment in the Polegate/Eastbourne renal unit but may also need to travel to do clinics within our whole SKU catchment area.
The successful applicant will form part of the renal consultant team who do outreach general nephrology clinics in the Polegate/Eastbourne renal unit seeing new and follow up patients. The standard clinic template would be 8 follow up patients (20 minute slots) and 2 new patients (40 minute slots) in each clinic. Appropriate time is allocated in the job plan for clinic administration and follow up post clinic, this represents a clinic of 4 hours with one hour then allocated for clinic administration and 1 hours 30 mins for follow up between clinic visits. Travel time is also allocated. Clinics will also involve supervising renal NTN trainees managing a clinic alongside the consultant clinics.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
For more detailed information about this post please find attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Proposed Interview Date: July 2026
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications Essential
oBasic medical degree oMRCP. or its recognised equivalent. oBasic medical degree oMRCP. or its recognised equivalent. oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Renal or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
oHigher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience Essential
oExperience managing Renal dialysis and sub speciality patients oExperience in inpatient and outpatient Renal nephrology work oAbility to do Renal biopsies and haemodialysis lines oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Knowledge Desirable
oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning Essential
oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Desirable
oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills Essential
oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research Essential
oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
oResearch experience oPublications oPrizes and honours
Career Progression Essential
oAppropriate progression of career to date
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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Rd
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)