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The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences Toparticipate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally Participating in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in CPD – CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and

other governance meetings is mandatory Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust. In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, The job plan will vary from month to month with in-patient care of both general Nephrology wards based at the Glenfield Site in rotation with other consultants. The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the clinical management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match – this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours, * MB BS or Equivalent

• Full GMC Registration

• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.

• MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent

• Current BLS Certification

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.

• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Experience / Clinical Skills

Essential

• Fully trained in Nephrology

• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.

• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.

• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest

Management

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.

• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.

• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.

• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS

• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).

• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.

Desirable

• Evidence of management and administration experience.

• Management training on an accredited course.

• Awareness of Service Development issues

Communication Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.

• To be empathic and sensitive capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding

• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence

Desirable

• Highly developed emotional intelligence

• High standard of presentation both written and verbal

• Demonstrable track record of successful change management

• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Motivation

Essential

• Personal integrity and reliability.

• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.

Desirable

• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit

• Participation in a quality improvement programme

• Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence

• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.

• Published Audit including quality improvement.

Research

Essential

• Evidence of recent research and development activity

• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.

• Ability to appraise research critically

• Understanding and interest in research.

Desirable

• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty., * Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.

• Ability to asses clinical competencies

• Appraisal and assessment skills.

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in teaching and training.

• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching., * Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

The Renal Directorate at UHL nhs trust provides full nephrology, dialysis and transplant services to east midlands and for patients from elsewhere by tertiary referral. Please contact Dr Jorge de Silva (jorge.jesus-silva@uhl-tr.nhs.uk) Head of service for further information, http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies