Job summary
Ideal for anyone planning a career in Specialist Renal and/or Internal Medicine

Are you keen to gain more experience in Renal and Internal Medicine with a friendly team that is interested in your development as a doctor before deciding on your next career move?

This post will give opportunities to be involved in a dynamic renal unit which prides itself on delivery of high quality care for its patients and is at the forefront of developing research in dialysis, CKD and AKI as well as leading many quality initiatives across the country

There will be opportunity for development of acute skills work across the renal and medical HDU with close liaison with ITU; invaluable experience applicable across all medical specialties

We provide a wide range of Nephrology outpatient clinics and teaching opportunities within this setting.

You will gain the opportunity to train in invasive procedures in a supportive environment with hands on consultant supervision and training.

Cross site: Includes a requirement to work across other UHDB sites should the need arise.

**Please only apply if you meet the Essential criteria for the post**

Main duties of the job
This post specifically will have the following responsibilities:

• Assessment of clinically unwell patients during haemodialysis sessions
• Working alongside the renal registrars to admit, clerk and manage new admissions to the renal unit including renal high dependency
• Working alongside the dialysis nursing staff and other professionals to optimise care of dialysis patients
• Developing skills in dialysis access (temporary and permanent vascular catheters and peritoneal dialysis catheters)
• Assessment of new dialysis patients to prescribe dialysis with support of senior colleagues

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Details
Date posted: 28 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £55,355 a year plus OOH
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 320-MDR-8237412-GM
Job locations: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust. Our Trust recognises that investment in the training opportunities that are necessary for your development as a doctor is vital for both our patients and our Trust.

Applicants must hold Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice at the time of submitting an application.

Applicants must have:

• MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification
• A valid Advanced Life Support qualification
• A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience, including experience within Acute Medicine or Medical specialties
• A minimum of 6 months current experience within the NHS systems is essential for this post
• Evidence of up to date clinical knowledge in renal and internal medicine specialty and evidence of an understanding of its application

These posts would suit candidates wanting to take up MRCP exam.

Please note: We typically receive a high volume of applications for locally employed doctor posts and we will therefore only shortlist candidates who meet the Essential criteria. Please do not apply if you do not meet this criteria as this leads to significant clinician time reviewing applications from applicants who will not be shortlisted.

Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications received for these posts, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the given closing date.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• Life Support certification - ALS

Desirable

• MRCP Part 1/2/PACES

Eligibility
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of submitting application
• A minimum 2 years post qualification medical experience in the UK or abroad, including experience in Acute Medicine or Medical specialties
• Recent paid 6 months experience in NHS hospitals - not including clinical attachments/obseverships
• Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis).
• Evidence of up to date clinical knowledge in renal and internal medicine specialty and evidence of an understanding of its application

Desirable

• Experience at foundation level

Experience
Essential

• Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk.
• Experience and confidence of NHS systems and practices

Desirable

• Previous renal experience or experience in another medical specialty with multi-disciplinary working
• Evidance of ability to insert temporary haemodialysis catheters

Communication Skills
Essential

• Experience of formal presentations
• Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administrative duties

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership skills

Teaching Experience, Audit and Research
Essential

• Evidence of knowledge and experience of teaching clinical skills

Desirable

• Any teaching courses or qualifications.
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
• Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: ACD Consultant Nephrologist, Dr Joanna McKinnell, joanna.mckinnell@nhs.net, 01283511511

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.