Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor to join our existing group of doctors for a 4-month fixed term post to start from 05 August 2026.

The post will focus on supporting the inpatient renal service, on call rota and the opportunity to attend outpatient clinics. On call is 1 in 6. No nights or general medicine on calls.

Main duties of the job
The unit currently occupies 26 in-patient beds ward. These provide beds for access surgery, renal biopsies and angiography, and management of patients with AKI and CKD. The unit receives around 150 referrals per annum of acute kidney injury patients requiring dialysis, and we can provide plasma and red cell exchange. The ward dialysis team undertakes in-patient dialysis and plasma exchange. We also provide in-reach ward rounds in Worthing Hospital weekly.

Clinics
Juniors have the opportunity to attend and see new patients in the general nephrology clinic run by SKU in Brighton.

About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Details
Date posted: 02 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 4 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: MWRSCH-CF RENAL-ST1-107
Job locations: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom

Job description
Dialysis
The current take on rate for dialysis is around 115 p.m.p. At present there are around 500 patients on haemodialysis and 90 on peritoneal dialysis, with steady growth still anticipated over the next few years. There are satellite dialysis units in Bexhill (56 patients), Eastbourne (Polegate) (84 patients), Crawley (50 patients) and Worthing (55 patients). There is a home haemodialysis program (40 established and training patients) and peritoneal dialysis programme, (approximately 50% on automated PD).

Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential

• Basic Medical Degree
• Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential

• A minimum of 12 months post graduate medical experience

Desirable

• Experience with Renal patients

Knowledge
Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning
Essential

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant
Dr Divya Premchandran
divya.premchandran1@nhs.net
01273696995