Clinical Fellow (ST2+ GAP) Renal

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

The Renal Department are looking to appoint a ST2+ doctor for a fixed term period of up to 12 months, commencing as soon as possible until 31st October 2025.

The successful candidate will work together with the wider clinical team of Consultants, Specialty Registrars, Renal Specialist Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals to deliver high quality renal care (excluding acute transplantation) for a catchment population of approximately 450,000 covering Tayside, Perth and Kinross and North East Fife.  Applicants must hold Full GMC registration with a licence to practise or show evidence that it will be issued by start date. We are not able to sponsor candidates for GMC registration.

Main duties of the Job

The successful candidate would join our current team of renal specialty trainees and IMTs and rotate between the renal ward, dialysis unit, outliers (renal referrals/renal patients under different specialties) and clinics (new patient, general nephrology, transplant, advanced kidney care).  There is a 1 in 6 on-call renal rota (evenings and weekend days only).

Even though the post is not recognised for training the successful candidate will have the opportunity to attend teaching and participate in audit, quality improvement and research projects where possible similar to the East of Scotland Trainees. The successful candidate will have a dedicated educational supervisor and there is a study leave budget available for approved educational opportunities.  The successful candidate will be supported in completion of MRCP (UK) full diploma during post (if not achieved at time of application) to facilitate future applications to higher specialty training in renal medicine.

For further details please contact Dr Claudine Jennings, contact details below.

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For informal enquiries contact:                Dr Claudine Jennings (TPD)

claudine.jennings@nhs.scot

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE LOOKING TO APPOINT AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY AND WILL THEREFORE BE SHORTLISTING APPLICATIONS AS AND WHEN THEY COME IN. TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT, PLEASE APPLY AT FIRST INSTANCE.

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