Substantive Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist Opportunity

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Great Ormond Street Hospital Full time
Main Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the care of children with renal disorders, including those with congenital renal anomalies, nephrotic syndrome, renovascular hypertension, vasculitis, tubular, glomerular, metabolic, and stone disorders.

Key duties will include:

  • Participating in the on-call rota on a 1 in 8 basis, supporting the acute nephrology service on Eagle ward, across the hospital and the wider region.
  • Managing outpatient work, including specialist nephrology clinics, such as renal tubulopathies, glomerular disease, renal genetics, and stone clinics.
  • Supporting the General Nephrology outpatient service and participating in additional clinics for consultants covering additional acute on-call work.
  • Participating in relevant weekly meetings at GOSH and participating in the clinical supervision and training of junior medical staff.

Working in the Renal Unit

The Renal Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital is the largest in the UK, comprising a 14-bed ward located in the New Morgan Stanley Clinical Building alongside a Transplant / Dialysis Unit. The unit provides a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment service for children with renal disorders, with an annual average of 600 admissions, 6000 outpatients, 25-39 renal transplants, and 65 patients on the peritoneal or haemodialysis programme.

The unit covers every aspect of paediatric nephrology, with expertise in congenital renal anomalies, nephrotic syndrome, renovascular hypertension, vasculitis, tubular, glomerular, metabolic, and stone disorders. Strong working links exist with paediatric urology, radiology, pathology, and rheumatology. Surgical care of patients requiring kidney replacement therapy (KRT) is provided by a team of seven transplant surgeons.

The renal ward is run by two senior ward sisters and a junior sister and practice educators. There are 6 nurse practitioners or advanced nurse practitioners across haemodialysis and specialist clinics. There are 6 clinical nurse specialists for CKD stage 5 patients and patients on KRT, 4 renal dieticians, a senior renal pharmacist, clinical psychologists, consultant family therapist, social workers, teachers, and play therapists.

Our Culture and Values

Great Ormond Street Hospital is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role. We foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected, and acknowledged. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive-supported BAME, LGBT+, Disability, and Long-Term Health Conditions staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues, and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values, and efforts specific to inclusion.



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