Consultant in Acute Medicine and Nephrology

We are looking to appoint a whole time Consultant to work across Acute Medicine and Nephrology to support both Acute Medicine and Acute nephrology in the region.

This is an amazing opportunity for individual/s open to a new challenge with opportunity to provide input into developing this new way of integrated working for better patient outcomes., Post: Support both the Acute Medicine Service at the Northern General Hospital and the General Nephrology and Haemodialysis service in Chesterfield (part of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust).The successful candidate will work across both services each week details of which will be discussed and agreed between the successful appointee and the Clinical Director/Clinical Leads via the job plan process.

You would be working as part of the of the busiest acute medicine services in the country as well as one of the largest renal units with a unique opportunity to facilitate collaborative working and integrate pathways between the two directorates. Opportunities may arise in the future the increase the nephrology workload within the post.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the posts; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues., Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.