The post has a split timetable with a one in four cycle sharing with the other Consultants. This includes working in the ward covering G(I)M / renal patients for one week and the remainder of the time spent predominantly clinic based, dialysis work and related activities. A formal job plan needs to be agreed on appointment with the successful candidate.

Whilst ward-based, there is a commitment to daily whiteboard rounds, at least two Consultant-led full ward rounds per week and three shorter ward rounds during the week. A seven-day care will be provided with compulsory ward rounds on Saturday and Sundays, which will be an essential part of the job plan. The Haemodialysis Unit fully operate 6 days of the week and half a day on Sundays. The CAPD Unit works seven days a week and out of hours there is an on-call system of acute dialysis support.

Main duties of the job

To develop and integrate high class renal services across Dudley Group of Hospitals and the wider community

To liaise with relevant hospital departments, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals and colleagues in primary care to develop the renal service including innovative care pathways.

To work as a Consultant in General Medicine including participation in the medical on-call rota with other Physicians.

To provide daily consultant-led review of inpatients when working the ward-based timetable and contribute to 24/7 renal services.

To develop sub-speciality interests, in line with service and departmental needs.

To help deliver the UK Renal Association requirements, KPI indicators and other Department of Health initiatives across the Trust.

To contribute to MDT meetings in renal medicine, dialysis QAs and G(I)M as required

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high-quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.

This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.

We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.

At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specificationQualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• • Degree from a recognised University
• • MRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification
• • GMC specialist registration or eligible within 6 months
• Experience of teaching clinical skills
• Training/experience in subspecialty of dialysis and community CKD care
• • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Relevant knowledge and experience requirements

• • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialties of GIM and Renal Medicine
• • Ability to organise, prioritise workload
• • Ability to advise on the smooth running of specialist services
• • Ultrasound skills (level 2 and above), haemo and peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion skills

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered, dependant upon Job Role and Salary needed to meet the criteria for sponsorship, alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK .

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found hereCriminal records checks for overseas applicants .

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RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.

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Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Please note, preference will be given to at risk employees.

Applicants MUST ensure that they provide details of their referees and their referee email addresses on their application form otherwise their application may not be considered.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Kunigal Shivakumar Job title Clinical Service Lead Email address Telephone number 1 Additional information

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