Trust Doctor in Paediatric Nephrology

We are looking to recruit a higher specialist paediatric trainee to join the team from March 2026 for a period of 6 months with the opportunity to extend further. On call duties will be on the general paediatric HST rota. This is a busy tertiary service for paediatric nephrology covering a catchment population of over 1 million children from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

The doctor in training would gain experience in all areas of the Paediatric Nephrology Speciality Curriculum including management of Acute Kidney Injury (peritoneal dialysis, haemodialysis & continuous venous haemodialysis/filtration) and chronic kidney disease (pre-dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, haemodialysis & transplantation – ≈12 paediatric transplants/yr). General paediatric renal services include the investigation and management of children with nephrotic/​nephritic syndrome, urinary tract infection and congenital anomalies of the urinary tract, renovascular disease / hypertension, renal tubular & metabolic disorders & renal stone disease.

The daytime role will be primarily based on the paediatric Nephrology ward (L50). The post holder will be involved in the day‑to‑day management of inpatients and take part in outpatient clinics. The post‑holder will have the opportunity to participate in medical audit and local/multi‑centre research projects. Out‑of‑hours commitments include covering the general paediatric wards and working on the acute Children's assessment and treatment (CAT) unit which receives referrals from GPs, the Paediatric Emergency department and community nurses/midwives.

The registrar will outline the management plan and oversee patient flow. The post holder will also assist in preparing discharge letters, initiation/change of treatment and discussions with relatives.

Leeds Children’s Hospital is one of the largest children’s hospitals in the UK and benefits from colocation with multiple specialties including Oncology, bone marrow transplantation, qua ternary hepato‑biliary service including transplantation, cardiology, PICU, urology and neonatal intensive care. This is a busy tertiary service for paediatric nephrology covering a catchment population of over 1 million children from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Our five values are:

• Patient‑centred
• Collaborative
• Fair
• Accountable
• Empowered

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practice from, the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent by intended start date
• Is up to date and fit to practice safely and is aware of own training needs.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

• MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent

• Evidence of at least 36 months experience in Paediatric Medicine Part 2 written MRCPCH and considering applying for a clinical or equivalent post‑graduation degree

• Evidence of paediatric training to ST3 competencies or above
• Previous experience working at a Registrar level

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence‑based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence‑informed practice

• Aptitude for evaluating clinical outcomes and applying this to improve patient experience
• A high level clinical skills in managing acutely ill patients and supporting the wider MDT in this field
• Research and audit skills

• Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm
• Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of the specialty
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme
• Evidence of self‑reflective practice
• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practice