Locum Consultant Transplant and Renal Access Surgeon

Job title:

Locum Consultant Transplant and Renal Access Surgeon

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Kidney Transplant Surgeon to join our dynamic transplant team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and performing kidney transplant surgeries, providing high-quality surgical care to patients with end-stage renal disease. You will be involved in the full spectrum of transplant care, including pre-operative assessments, conducting complex kidney transplants from both living and deceased donors, and managing post-operative patient care.As a key member of the transplant team, you will collaborate with nephrologists, transplant coordinators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for transplant recipients. The role requires expertise in kidney transplantation techniques, including vascular access and laparoscopic procedures, and involvement in multidisciplinary meetings to review and plan patient care.The position also offers the opportunity to participate in innovative research, contribute to clinical trials, and engage in academic teaching and training of junior doctors and medical students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transplant surgery, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care.Main duties of the jobWe are seeking an experienced and dedicated Kidney Transplant Surgeon to join our dynamic transplant team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and performing kidney transplant surgeries, providing high-quality surgical care to patients with end-stage renal disease. You will be involved in the full spectrum of transplant care, including pre-operative assessments, conducting complex kidney transplants from both living and deceased donors, and managing post-operative patient care.As a key member of the transplant team, you will collaborate with nephrologists, transplant coordinators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for transplant recipients. The role requires expertise in kidney transplantation techniques, including vascular access and laparoscopic procedures, and involvement in multidisciplinary meetings to review and plan patient care.The position also offers the opportunity to participate in innovative research, contribute to clinical trials, and engage in academic teaching and training of junior doctors and medical students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transplant surgery, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care.About usNorth Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.Job description
Job responsibilitiesDayTimeLocationWorkCategorisationNo. of PAsMondayTuesdayOperatingSouthmead2WednesdayOperatingSouthmead1.25ThursdayClinicSouthmead1.25FridayClinicSouthmead1.25SaturdaySundayPredicable emergency on-call workDirect Clinical Care1Unpredictable emergency on call work (Max per week until 31 March)VariableOn-site, at home, telephone, travelling to and from siteDirect Clinical Care2Person Specification
Qualification and Registration
Essential

• Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
• Must have CCT Renal Transplant Surgery and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment.

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MS).

Training and Experience
Essential

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of renal conditions and experience in medical management of patients with kidney transplants.
• Experience of Paediatric renal transplantation.

Desirable

• Out of Programme experience relevant to clinical nephrology or research in nephrology.
• A proven interest in kidney transplantation as demonstrated by evidence of service development or innovation in the field.

Further Training, Management, Publications
Essential

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
• Experience in audit project and written up
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
• Knowledge of political context within which we operate.

Desirable

• Completion of a general management course or programme.

Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential

• Proven teaching ability.
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.

Desirable

• Proven track record in research.
• Willingness to undertake further research.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

Leadership and Teamwork
Essential

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
• Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
• Evidence of good organizational and compassionate leadership skills
• Evidence of positive development and change management
• An understanding of positive leadership in the context of healthcare.

Communication Skills
Essential

• Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues.
• An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others.
• Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to write and present management reports as required.

Other
Essential

• Must hold the appropriate home office work / residence status to provide work in the UK.

Employer details
Employer nameNorth Bristol NHS TrustAddressSouthmeadSouthmead RoadBristolBS10 5NBAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.339-ASCR5362-AARCompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company’s hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 07:22:04 GMT

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