Consultant in Paediatric Nephrology

Job Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main Duties of the Job

Online applications are invited for a Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist post at Southampton Children's Hospital, a 150 bedded hospital that is part of University Hospital Southampton. This is a permanent, full-time post providing a tertiary nephrology service for 14 district general hospitals in Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, West Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. The post holder will join a dynamic team of 4 Paediatric Nephrologists in the regional Paediatric Nephro-Urology unit, which serves a population of circa 4.3 million.

Activities involve the diagnosis and management of children with all varieties of renal disease including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease (including all forms of renal replacement therapy), hypertension, glomerular disease, renal stone disease (supraregional) and tubulopathies. Nephrology shares a 24-bedded ward with urology and surgery. We are a major centre for the University of Southampton School of Medicine.

About Us

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Date posted: 11 November 2024

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 188-MT1302

Job locations: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD

Job Responsibilities

You will be part of the regional Paediatric Nephrology on call service (on call approx 11 weeks a year).

• You will provide antenatal counselling where the foetus has been found to have an abnormality of the kidneys and/or urinary tract. These clinics will be shared with Dr Harmer and Mr Brownlee, Consultant Paediatric Urologist.
• You will share a monthly joint nephro-urology clinic with Dr Harmer; this will be approximately 5 clinics per year. These clinics are run with Mr Manoharan, Consultant Paediatric Urologist.
• We have a weekly transplant clinic and a weekly low clearance clinic (the latter includes peritoneal dialysis patients). You will attend these pro rata (circa 11 weeks a year).
• You will have a weekly General Nephrology clinic on non-on call weeks. This will include a 3 monthly regional clinic in Poole Hospital. You will be the network liaison consultant with that hospital.
• We are involved in a number of multi-centre, portfolio-adopted research projects and would hope that you would become involved with these.

Additional Information

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held on Friday, 06 December 2024. This vacancy closes on or before: 25th November 2024.

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent
• Advanced Paediatric Life support certificate (or equivalent)
• Membership of British Association for Paediatric Nephrology or equivalent

Desirable:

• CCT in Paediatric Nephrology (or proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview)
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or PhD

Previous or Relevant Experience

Essential:

• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Full training in paediatric nephrology
• Experience in looking after children undergoing all forms of renal replacement therapy
• Audit and clinical governance experience

Desirable:

• Research experience, publications and interest in developing research programme

Aptitudes and Skills

Essential:

• Knowledge of current safeguarding legislation
• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Able to travel to meet requirements of the post

Desirable:

• Ability to perform native and transplant renal biopsies in anaesthetised and sedated children
• Evidence from feedback of high-quality teaching

Living the Trust Values

Essential:

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer Name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD

Website: University Hospital Southampton