Locum Consultant Transplant Nephrologist

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Interview date will be confirmed as soon as possible.
This is a golden opportunity for a Consultant to join our Nephrology team with a specialist interest in Transplantation. Our renal unit provides a sub-regional service for Nephrology and Transplantation. With a catchment population of approximately 900,000 we have seen significant increase in the number of patients developing ESRF in the last 20 years. At present there are approximately 470 patients on renal placement therapy, 360 hospital-based haemodialysis, 17 on home dialysis, 95 on the CAPD, APD or assisted PD programme.
The successful candidate will be required to work with colleagues to deliver and develop renal services and transplantation at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

Take ongoing responsibility for patients under their care.
Provide a consultation and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
Participate in the development of the renal service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of kidney failure and transplantation.
Chair transplant MDT meetings as required.
Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty, including the appraisal of Foundation Doctors, CMTs and SpRs and the Certificates of Satisfaction in respect of Foundation Doctors.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
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