Trosolwg o'r swydd

This is a general nephrology post with a significant GIM inpatient component and a 1 in 6 on call for the renal wards and renal referrals.

As a senior employee of our Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support not just other clinical professionals but also our managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to our patients.  

Our acute hospital base is Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester where our two wards are located including an inpatient acute dialysis service. Two of our outpatient dialysis units are also on site with a satellite unit in Cinderford in the Forest of Dean. There is a 7-day renal consultant presence on the Gloucester site. 

We have good working relationships with our local Integrated Care Board and the local Integrated Care System (One Gloucestershire). A Renal Clinical Programme Group has been established to work together with our local partners to take forward prevention and care of kidney patients of all stages in line with the Renal Services Transformation Programme, GIRFT and our regional Operational Delivery Network in the South West. We are fortunate that we relate predominantly to a single ICB, County Council and Gloucestershire Health and Care Trust who provide community services including mental health and our community hospitals.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post-holder is expected to develop and lead a high-quality renal service, delivering timely care to patients with kidney disease and medical inpatients. Key responsibilities include:

• Participating in a 1-in-6 inpatient on-call rota on Ward 7B and Ward 7A (Monday–Friday).

• Providing input for renal patients referred by other specialties when on-call or attending clinics at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH).

• Offering advice on renal cases referred by GPs, pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, etc., including via Cinapsis and Advice & Guidance services.

• Running approximately three outpatient clinics weekly across CGH, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH), and Dursley.

• Reviewing new admissions to renal wards during on-call weekends, including discharges or patients of concern.

• Being available to assess renal patients in ED or Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) during on-call periods.

• Leading development of Home Therapies, particularly expanding the Home Haemodialysis programme, in collaboration with specialist nurses and the dialysis provider.

• Contributing to consultant-led procedures, such as medical peritoneal dialysis (PD) tube insertions (training available if required).

• Ensuring clinical practice aligns with contract terms and the objectives of the Division and Trust

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. 

To deliver the highest standard of care at Gloucestershire Hospitals, we foster an environment that promotes inclusivity, ensuring that both our staff can thrive and our patients receive services tailored to their needs.