Consultant in Critical Care & Nephrology

Transformationunitgm; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lancaster is seeking a Consultant for a joint Nephrology and Critical Care role. Responsibilities include delivering critical care services and maintaining high clinical standards. Candidates must have full GMC registration and relevant specialist experience, including nephrology and haemodialysis. The position offers opportunities for professional development and has a commitment to equality and diversity in the workforce.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC with a license to practice.
• Experience in care for general nephrology, transplant and haemodialysis patients.
• Capable of performing PD catheter insertion and renal biopsies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver critical care services.
• Participate in critical care consultant on-call rota.
• Deliver general nephrology clinics at designated centers.

Skills

Patient care commitment

Clinical care standards

Team collaboration

Training supervision

Education

Full GMC registration

Entry on GMC Specialist register

Higher qualifications – MA, MSc or MD/PhD

Job description

Job overview

We are delighted to invite applications for a new Consultant colleague to join our team for this joint Nephrology and Critical Care role.

Main duties of the job

• Have an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the critical care services
• Participate in the critical care consultant on-call rota
• Continuous commitment for the care of patients, ensuring that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods
• Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients
• Develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources
• Undertake a Block Working Pattern the Critical Care Unit
• Participate in the Consultant on-call duty rota
• Undertake administrative duties involved with the care of patients
• Promote high professional standards of clinical care of patients and the health and safety of the critical care environment
• Maintain continuing education and professional development
• Deliver general nephrology clinics at the John Sagar Renal Centre, provide in‑patient reviews at Royal Blackburn Hospital, and support haemodialysis patients in the Blackburn catchment area

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full registration or eligibility for full registration with the GMC with license to practice
• Entry on the GMC Specialist register for Renal Medicine & GIM via CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview) or CESR
• Higher qualifications – MA, MSc or MD/PhD

Experience

• Full training in Renal & GIM as required by the JRCPTB
• Recent experience caring for general nephrology, transplant and haemodialysis patients
• Competent to perform PD catheter insertion and renal biopsies
• Experience leading and developing care for vasculitis & AKI services
• Experience in other specialist areas that would enhance existing LTHTR services
• Trained clinical or educational supervisor

Equal opportunities

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.

Recruitment process

If you are interested, please contact our recruitment team for guidance on application procedures and any necessary personal adjustments.