Trust Doctor in Paediatric Nephrology
Posted 5 hours 13 minutes ago by NHS
Weare looking to recruit a higher specialist paediatric trainee to join the teamfrom March 2026 for a period of 6 months with the opportunity to extendfurther. On call duties will be on the general paediatric HST rota. This is abusy tertiary service for paediatric nephrology covering a catchment populationof over 1 million children from ethnically diverse backgrounds. The doctor intraining would gain experience in in all areas of the Paediatric NephrologySpeciality Curriculum including management of Acute Kidney Injury (peritonealdialysis, haemodialysis & continuous Ven venous haemodialysis/filtration)and chronic kidney disease (pre-dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, haemodialysis& transplantation 12 paediatric transplants/yr). General paediatric renalservices include the investigation and management of children with: Nephrotic/Nephritic syndrome; urinary tract infection and congenital anomalies of theurinary tract; renovascular disease / hypertension; renal tubular &metabolic disorders & renal stone disease.
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Main duties of the jobThedaytime role will be primarily based on the paediatric Nephrology ward (L50).The post holder will be involved in the day to day management of inpatients andtake part in outpatient clinics. The post-holder will have the opportunity toparticipate in medical audit andlocal/multi-centre research projects.
Theout of hours commitments will include working covering the general paediatricwards and working on the acute Childrens assessment and treatment (CAT) unitwhich receives referrals from GPs, Paediatric Emergency department, communitynurses/midwives. The registrar will be outlining the management plan andoverlooking the patient flow. You will also be required to assist in preparingdischarge letters, Initiation/change of treatment and discussions withrelatives
About usThedoctor in training would work in Leeds Children's Hospital which is one of thelargest childrens hospitals in the UK and benefits from colocation withmultiple specialities including Oncology, bone marrow transplantation,quaternary hepato-biliary service including transplantation, cardiology, PICU,urology and neonatal intensive care. This is a busy tertiary service forpaediatric nephrology covering a catchment population of over 1 millionchildren from ethnically diverse backgrounds.
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Job responsibilitiesThisrole is suitable for applicants at ST3+ / Registrar (middle grade level) withexperience in paediatrics. It is ideally suited to candidates wishing to workin a large teaching hospital which provides many specialist services and isideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in paediatrics.
Thedaytime role will be primarily based on the paediatric Nephrology ward (L50).The post holder will be involved in the day to day management of inpatients andtake part in outpatient clinics. The post-holder will have the opportunity toparticipate in medical audit andlocal/multi-centre research projects.
Theout of hours commitments will include working covering the general paediatricwards and working on the acute Childrens assessment and treatment (CAT) unitwhich receives referrals from GPs, Paediatric Emergency department, communitynurses/midwives. The registrar will be outlining the management plan andoverlooking the patient flow. You will also be required to assist in preparingdischarge letters, Initiation/change of treatment and discussions withrelatives
Person Specification Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practice from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent
- Evidence of at least 36 months experience in Paediatric Medicine Part 2 written MRCPCH and considering applying for clinical or equivalent post-graduation degree
- Evidence of paediatric training to ST3 competencies or above
- Previous experience working at a Registrar level
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Aptitude for evaluating clinical outcomes and applying this to improve patient experience
- A high level clinical skills in managing acutely ill patients and supporting the wider MDT in this field
- Research and audit skills
- Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme
- Evidence of self-reflective practice
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practice
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.