Nephrologist - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Spinner Medical Recruitment

Description

JOB IS BASED IN QUEENSLAND COASTAL CITY AUSTRALIA.

• Leading rem package of up to $534k plus on-call and other allowances.
• Well connected, modern city on Queensland coastline.
• Vibrant and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team, skilled junior medical officer cohort.

This Hospital is a 305-bed facility.

Department of Medicine

The Department provides Internal medicine services for the hospital, broader service and other health hubs in the region. It has an allocation of 32 medical beds, 8 "48 hour" beds, 5 coronary care beds, 9 palliative care beds (including chemotherapy) and outpatient clinics each week.

Nephrology

The Department of Nephrology provides comprehensive renal services. These include renal transplant (except acute transplant), acute and chronic kidney diseases, Dialysis, Satellite dialysis units, Tele-health and in-patient and outpatient renal services. The team consists of 3 Nephrologists, 1 Advanced Trainee, 1 Basic Physician Trainee and 1 RMO. The CME programs include weekly renal topic teaching and monthly histo-pathology meeting with a Brisbane hospital. Within General Medicine there is specific expertise in Diabetes and Respiratory Medicine.

Job scope

• Assist the Director of Medicine, with the organisation, management and provision of Renal Services.
• Provide leadership to colleagues within the department and contribute to the multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage haemodialysis patients in regional hubs and homes via telehealth and site visits when required.

Role highlights

• Inpatient: supervise inpatients admitted under Renal Services, performing procedures including renal biopsy as required and provision of clinical input to consultations from the various disciplines in the hospitals and hubs.
• Outpatient: clinical assessment and provision of comprehensive management plans.
• Quality and risk.
• Education and research
• Communication and teamwork.

Community highlights

• A modern city on Australia's eastern coastline.
• Ideal location for families, couples or singles.
• Excellent airport connectivity w. rAustralia.
• Private schooling.
• Rich choice of housing options.
• Great sporting, recreational and social facilities.

Selection criteria

• FRACPs or trained overseas in either NZ, UK, Ireland, South Africa, USA or Canada. Applicants already assessed by RACP will be highly considered.
• Clinical experience and skills in nephrology, for a wide range of procedures.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• First class verbal and written communication skills.
• A commitment to continuing professional education.

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