Trust Doctor in Renal Medicine

The renal unit in Leeds is in St James' Hospital, part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The unit is a tertiary referral centre for patients throughout Yorkshire. All aspects of renal care are provided including acute transplantation. There are two inpatient wards, and outreach service (including haemodialysis) to the Leeds General Infirmary, onsite haemodialysis for 130 patients, a peritoneal dialysis unit and a specialist outpatient facility. Haemodialysis is delivered to 800 outpatients via the 7 satellite units. We have an expanding home dialysis service, and more than 50% of our patients are involved in shared care. In a department of 17 consultants, 2 specialist trust grade doctors, 2 advanced nurse practitioners in haemodialysis and a multidisciplinary team including over 200 nursing staff, clinical nurse specialists and allied health professionals there is opportunity to experience all aspects of the renal curriculum. Trainees are integrated into the workings of the unit, participating in all facets of the multi-professional teams. Trust grade doctors will gain comprehensive exposure to all aspects of the renal medicine including transplantation. The renal unit prides itself on providing an excellent training program. There is an active research programme, a well-developed audit and clinical governance system and there are opportunities for trainees to pursue areas of specialist interest within this. Medical students from the Leeds Medical School are attached to the unit and there are many opportunities to get involved with teaching and education.