Consultant in Renal Medicine

We have been assigned by one of the UK's most prestigious NHS Trusts to assist in recruiting a Consultant in Renal Medicine on either a Substantive or NHS Fixed Term basis for 12 months to join their successful Medicine department.

About the Kidney Institute

The Kidney Institute provides acute and chronic renal impairment services for the 1.8 million population of South Yorkshire within a network of trusts. As one of the largest renal units in the country, Sheffield Kidney Institute currently offers dialysis for 675 patients. Haemodialysis facilities are located at the main site and satellite units, serving 560 patients. The institute is a pioneer in HD shared care and self-care, with 115 patients dialyzing at home via peritoneal or haemodialysis. All haemodialysis patients are treated with high-flux membranes, with some undergoing online haemodiafiltration. A dedicated isolation facility is available for COVID-positive and exposed/suspected patients.

Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work within the multidisciplinary team to provide and develop care for renal patients, focusing on inpatient care, home therapies, satellite haemodialysis, and general nephrology clinics. The role includes active participation in the department's workload, with a significant emphasis on teaching and training junior staff. Responsibilities include outpatient care, dialysis provision, and supporting the transplant program, including:

• Transplant follow-up clinics
• Transplant waiting list review
• Live donor transplant clinics
• Transplant MDT
• Haemodialysis care in satellite units
• Contributing to audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and clinical governance

Location and Benefits

The trust is located in a beautiful suburb near South Yorkshire, offering a unique blend of urban and rural living, excellent schools, restaurants, and country parks.

Additional Information

• Full-time or part-time considered
• 10 P.A.s
• Prestigious NHS Trust
• Supportive and friendly team
• GMC registration required

If you are a Consultant in Renal Medicine or know someone suitable, please contact us promptly or visit our website for more vacancies. You can also submit your CV online for consideration.

For further information or interest, do not hesitate to get in touch.

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