Renal Medicine Specialist Physician

4 weeks ago

Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time
About the Role

NHS Scotland is dedicated to fostering a culture of equality and diversity within our workforce, striving to eliminate unlawful discrimination and create a truly representative team. Our goal is to ensure each employee feels respected and empowered to perform at their best. To achieve this, we actively welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.

The Renal Department is seeking a skilled ST2+ doctor to join our team on a fixed-term basis for up to 12 months. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with our clinical team, comprising Consultants, Specialty Registrars, Renal Specialist Nurses, and other Allied Health Professionals, to deliver exceptional renal care for a catchment population of approximately 450,000 across Tayside, Perth, and Kinross, and North East Fife. The ideal candidate will hold Full GMC registration with a valid licence to practice or provide evidence of an issued licence by the start date. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor candidates for GMC registration.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will join our existing team of renal specialty trainees and IMTs, rotating between the renal ward, dialysis unit, outliers, and clinics, including new patient, general nephrology, transplant, and advanced kidney care. This role includes a 1 in 6 on-call renal rota, covering evening and weekend days only.

Although this post is not recognized for training, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to attend teaching sessions and participate in audit, quality improvement, and research projects, similar to the East of Scotland Trainees. A dedicated educational supervisor will be assigned to support the candidate's development, and a study leave budget will be available for approved educational activities. The successful candidate will also be supported in completing the MRCP (UK) full diploma during their tenure, if not already achieved, to facilitate future applications to higher specialty training in renal medicine.

Person Specification

Qualifications

  • Eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from the GMC.
  • MBBS or MBChB
  • MRCP (UK) Part 1 at time of application (essential), MRCP (UK) full diploma (desirable)
  • ALS
  • Evidence of achievement of Internal Medicine Stage 1 capabilities, from employment history and evidenced by ARCP

Clinical Experience

  • Evidence of experience in a range of medical specialties, including some prior experience in renal medicine during core training or equivalent
  • Minimum 4 years clinical experience post graduation

Clinical Skills – Clinical Knowledge and Expertise

  • Demonstrate ability to manage acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and outpatients
  • Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Able to prioritise clinical need
  • Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies
  • Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission (GP advice, telephone triage)

Academic Skills

  • Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
  • Demonstrate understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues. Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project desirable.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and active involvement in quality improvement projects.

Personal Skills

  • Communication Skills - Demonstrate clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate.
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making - Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
  • Empathy and Sensitivity - Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people and demonstrates respect for all.
  • Managing others and Team Involvement - Able to work in multi professional teams and supervise junior medical staff. Ability to show leadership, make decisions and organise and motivate other team members. Capacity to work effectively with others.
  • Organisation and Planning - Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds. Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines).
  • Values - Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g., everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)

Commitment to Specialty – Learning and Professional Development

  • Demonstrates interest in and understanding of renal medicine
  • Commitment to personal and professional development
  • Evidence of self-reflective practice
  • Evidence of extra-curricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty such as participation at specialty specific meetings or attendance of relevant teaching highly desirable.

Salary

The estimated annual salary for this role is approximately £60,000 - £80,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including access to ongoing professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and a generous study leave budget.

Location

Renal Department, NHS Scotland, covering a catchment population of approximately 450,000 across Tayside, Perth, and Kinross, and North East Fife.

How to Apply

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. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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