Consultant Nephrologist

at  Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Th is is a 10 PA post for a substantive consultant nephrologist . The post will support the existing innovative clinical and academic programme in chronic kidney disease, community - based kidney care , renal transplantation and dialysis across the North Central London sector.
The post holder will provide a 1:9 nephrology on-call commitment , specialist clinic s at Hampstead site and care for a satellite dialysis cohort . In addition , the post includes virtual CKD triage, t eaching and educational supervision , and full participation in the CPD activities of the department. An interest in renal tubular disease would be an advantage but is not essential.
The Royal Free is an established centre of excellence for nephrology and transplantation services and the development of these specialties is consistent with the strategic plans of both the Trust and the UCL Medical School. An expansion in the kidney care programme features as an important element in the Royal Free’s integrated business plan and long-term financial model and in its development as one of the leading national transplant sites.
Two specialist clinic s: one in chronic transplant and the other may vary according to the specialist interests of the app o intee. An interest or willingne ss to gain experience in tubular disease may be an advantage
Care for a dialysis cohort of 40-50 patients including a weekly clinic and monthly MDT and ward round
Provision of virtual kidney care consultations
A commitment to the 1:9 consultant of the week nephrology and renal transplant on call rota at the Royal Free Hospital. All r outine clinic activity is cancelled during on-call duties
Attendance at weekly X-ray meeting, r enal pathology meeting and academic afternoon at RFH
Support of IPC and antimicrobial stewardship activities
Supervision and training of specialty trainees, clinical scientists and others as appropriate
Undergraduate teaching programme
Clinical audit and quality improvement
Service development and policy review
CPD and quality assurance activity including annual appraisal and revalidation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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