University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Consultant Nephrologist
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Sabbatical Leave Opportunities – Consultant Nephrologist (General Medicine) (M+Breaks) – £113,565 – £150,569
Job Summary
Applications are warmly invited from energetic and enthusiastic candidates to join our team at Heartlands Hospital covering a one-year Sabbatical leave. The successful applicant will work alongside 12 Consultant Nephrologists, providing integrated Renal Services for people living in East Birmingham and its surroundings, as part of the wider Nephrology department at University Hospitals of Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB).
UHB is the largest single NHS provider of nephrology care in the UK, with a catchment population of 1.7 million serving one of the UK’s most diverse communities—including areas with high incident and prevalent rates of end-stage renal disease. At Heartlands, we deliver:
- Comprehensive renal services locally and regionally
- Over 470 haemodialysis (HD), over 100 peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients
- Follow-up care for ~200 kidney transplant patients
- Regional Hypertension service across UHB’s footprint
We operate a multi-disciplinary model, with many CNS-led clinics. Opportunities for procedural work (including PD tube placement, biopsies, line supervision), education, and research exist for interested candidates. While sub-specialty interests are encouraged, they are not required.
Main Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities
Clinical Care:
Contribute to general medical care within our footprint. Optional acute internal medicine sessions are available for those wishing to maintain a front-line medical commitment.
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- Inpatient duties: Supported by 2 duty consultants, resulting in ~1:5 inpatient commitment.
- Out-of-hours cover: 1:12 ratio, including overnight (non-resident) and weekend (resident/non-resident) sessions (Monday–Friday 6:30pm–7:30am; weekends 24/7).
- Middle-grade lead support: Covered 7 days/week, 8am–8pm as needed.
Renal-Specific Role:
- Critical component: Involvement in Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) care (candidates with PD interest strongly encouraged).
- Outpatient clinics: Spread across 3 sites (Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull).
- Sub-specialty clinics: Potential involvement in Hypertension, Advanced Kidney Care, and Renal Biopsy services (for experienced/suitable candidates).
- Procedural work: Biopsy/line supervision, PD catheter placement (available for interested/experienced applicants).
Education & Research:
- Research-active unit: Participation in various study topics.
- Clinical supervision: Led by all departmental colleagues.
- Weekly meetings mandatory: Educational sessions, M+M (Mortality & Morbidity meetings), Renal clinic education.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust promotes a culture of inclusivity, valuing compassionate leadership, diversity, and professional growth.
- Committed to developing a welcoming, supportive environment.
- Offers tailored adjustments for employees with disabilities, chronic health conditions, or neurodivergences.
- Appeals to talented individuals from all backgrounds, ensuring equality and work-life balance.
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Job Description
The selected candidate will:
- Work collaboratively with the Consultant team to ** drive departmental development**.
- Partner with nursing, managerial, and medical colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Provide leadership in clinical and non-clinical settings.
- Commit to ongoing professional development, innovative practice, and peer support (clinical/supervisory).
- Key skills required:
- Excellent communication & self-awareness
- Emotional resilience
- Strong interprofessional collaboration
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
✅ GMC registration (current) ✅ CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) in Renal Medicine OR CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) ✅ CCT in General Medicine OR CESR ✅ DBS check ( adjoined to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act compliance) ✅ Certificate of Sponsorship (open to Skilled Worker Visa applicants)
Additional Requirements:
- A UK professional registration mandated.
- Fluent English (appropriate to role).
Salary & Contract:
- £113,565–£150,569/year (Hospital Medical & Dental Band, Band 8a/8c)
- Fixed-term contract (12 months)
- Full-time, standard NHS working hours
Location & Contact:
Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS
Contacts: 📩 Bamidele Ajayi 📧 bamidele.ajayi@uhb.nhs.uk ☎ 0121 424 42159
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