Job Summary
An exciting opportunity to join our Nephrology Team here at Croydon University Hospital.
This is an advert for a full-time fixed term 1 year appointment, with the view to moving to a substantive post. Applications from candidates who are interested in a part-time position will be considered.
The post holder will work with the existing Consultants to develop the service, in particular, to support the other consultants in delivering a high quality service, with an opportunity to develop a sub-specialty and further enhance renal services locally.
Main Duties of the Job
Daily review of the ward doctors, a daily review of all new patients coming to the ward, including early review of any unpost-taked, daily MDT chairing to expedite safe and well planned discharges, all patient twice weekly full ward rounds, weekly clinics, daily (sometimes more often) review of renal referrals. Teaching and training junior doctors, medical students and nurses.
About Us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:
1. Croydon University Hospital
2. Purley Hospital
3. The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath
4. Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside
5. A minor injuries unit in New Addington
The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our Vision: "Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"
Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:
1. You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff
2. You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff
3. You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians
4. You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to home
5. You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Date Posted: 07 April 2025
Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year £2,162 London Weighting per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: MA7017804
Job Locations: Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached JD&PS for full details.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Dr Christopher Agbo, Consultant Nephrologist on c.agbo@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MB BS or equivalent Membership of the Royal College of Physician (MRCP) or equivalent.
* Inclusion in the specialist register for Nephrology or equivalent and General (Internal) Medicine, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview or eligible for CESR application.
* Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment. Full registration with the GMC.
Desirable
* Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Training and Experience
Essential
* At least 2 years' substantive previous NHS experience at SPR level (or equivalent).
Administration
Essential
* Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy hospital
Desirable
* Experience in the development of clinical guidelines
Management and Leadership
Essential
* Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
* Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
* Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
* Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
* Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic
Teaching
Essential
* Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address: Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE
Employer's Website: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Recruitment
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