Senior Clinical Fellow in Renal Transplant Surgery

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Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

The successful candidate will work closely with the Consultant Renal Transplant Surgeons, Clinical Fellows, the Transplant SpR, CT and FY1, the Transplant Nurse Practitioners and the nephrology team in the care of recent and established renal transplant patients, and in the care of other renal patients undergoing surgical procedures (e.g. vascular access, polycystic nephrectomy, and hernia repairs). The renal transplant surgical department is closely integrated with the transplant nephrology team, with whom we have an excellent relationship. Ward rounds are conducted jointly, providing a fantastic learning environment for trainees.

The surgical team provides live- and deceased-donor renal transplantation, dialysis access, and general surgery for patients with renal failure. In addition, there will be significant exposure to multi-organ abdominal retrieval surgery, and there may be opportunities for exposure to paediatric renovascular surgery. The post also includes responsibility for the supervision and training of the junior staff and teaching medical students.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the following duties:

• Out-patient clinics - assessment of CKD patients requiring vascular access or peritoneal dialysis and work-up for renal transplantation
• In-patient and day case operating lists
• Care of renal transplant in-patients
• Attendance and presentations at multidisciplinary meetings (transplant listing, vascular access, histopathology, radiology and review of deceased-donor offers)
• Participation in the audit and governance activities of the department

The on-call rota provides cover for both renal transplant surgery as well as the urology department on a 1 in 10 basis. The on-call commitments will therefore incorporate emergency transplant activity and surgical care of the renal failure population, as well as covering urological emergencies and out of hours urological care for patients. No previous experience of urology is required as close support is given by the urology consultant staff. This rota will be EWTD and New Deal compliant. The candidate will also be expected to cover elective and emergency in-patient and day case surgery, general, Transplant, out-patient clinics and regular ward work.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see JD and other documents for detailed information.

This post may close earlier than the expected closing date stated if
enough applications are received.

Person specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registration with GMC
• MRCS or equivalent

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience SHO/CT or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Previous exposure to transplantation
• Proof of previous research experience (publications/presentations)
• Attendance on ATLS, CRISP BST courses
• Interest in a career in transplantation

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• History taking
• Clinical examination
• Problem solving

• Covid-19 Vaccination

  Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
  We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

• AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

• JD (PDF, 504.3KB)
• PS (PDF, 208.6KB)
• FR (PDF, 100.3KB)
• Rota doc (PDF, 568.5KB)
• Medical and Dental - benefits, about RFL, values and governing objectives (PDF, 940.0KB)