NORTHLAND HEALTH
JOB SPECIFICATION
for the position of
NEPHROLOGIST
MEDICAL SERVICES
PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
1. To provide clinical service and direction in the subspecialty area of nephrology.
2. To provide specialist Nephrology care for both inpatients and outpatients of the Medical
Service in Northland.
RESPONSIBLE TO
Group Manager, Medical and Surgical Services
Clinical Director, Department of Medicine Acute care
Clinical Leader Nephrology
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Works in co-operation with:
 Nurse Manager and multidisciplinary team, Renal Service
 Tertiary Renal Specialists and Referral Hospitals
 Other Physicians
 Nurse Manager, Team Leaders and Managers of the Medical Service
 Patients and family/whanau
 Chief Medical Advisor
KEY RESULT AREAS
1.
In collaboration with the Clinical Director, other Nephrology specialists and the Nurse
Manager of renal unit, provide specialist Nephrology services.
1.1
Perform medical assessments on patient with end stage renal failure in accordance with the
Northern Region ESRF Guidelines.
1.2 Supervise patient care on the ESRF programmes, including a regular review process as
dictated by accepted best practice.
1.3
Provide assessment and management of patients with Kidney diseases.
1.4
Liaise regularly with tertiary referral services regarding aspects of patient care and for
education purposes.
Be available during work hours for telephone advice to General Practitioners and other
medical staff.
1.5
1.6
Accept outpatient referrals for new and follow-up renal patients, as part of the outpatient
service for Northland Health.
1.7 Provide regional visiting service to other peripheral sites, seeing outpatients and inpatient
referrals.
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
In collaboration with the key renal medical staff and Nurse Manager, provide clinical direction
for the Renal Service, including the development and review of policies and protocols specific
to the Renal Unit.
To set and maintain high quality standards of care for inpatient and outpatient care.
Ensure all documentation and processes are clear and meet the regulations of Northland
Health.
Be available as necessary to provide advice and assistance for renal emergencies after hours.
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Clinical Director
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2.
In consultation with the Clinical Director, knowledge and skills development is ongoing and
up to date with current trends.
2.1
Develop and maintain personal professional practice in accordance with RACP Maintenance
of professional standards, legislative requirements, policies and guidelines.
2.2
2.3
Peer group supervision/networking is undertaken on a regular basis.
Participate in the provision of supervision and training for the Registrars and House surgeons,
Medical students, nursing staff and allied health professionals in the Inpatient and Outpatient
services, community groups and agencies.
Be involved in performance management which reflects the current environment and which is
reviewed at least once annually.
In accordance with Service delivery priorities develop special area of expertise consistent with
own professional discipline and interests, and thereby act as a resource person for the
Service.
2.4
2.5
3.
In conjunction with the Clinical Director and Group Manager, contribute to the successful
management, service planning and development of the Medical Service of Northland
Health.
3.1
Along with the other specialist staff, provide clinical leadership for Renal Unit and nephrology
services in general in Northland.
3.2
3.3
Develop and maintain liaison with tertiary referral hospital and tertiary specialists.
Contribute to the planning and provision of Medical Service and particular aspects relating to
renal services in Northland, including in-centre, home and community based dialysis services.
Attend planning or management meetings as requested.
Prepare reports as required.
Provide direction, both written and verbal, to ensure safe management and where necessary,
develop written guidelines.
3.4
3.5
3.6
4.
Quality Assurance and Audit.
4.1
Ensure all documentation and processes are clear and meet the regulations of HHS and other
purchasing agencies requirements.
4.2
Participate in meetings that relate to the improvement of service quality, health & safety,
communication, de-briefing and the care of clients that occur on a regular basis.
4.3
Perform audits of processes and outcomes for the renal service as appropriate and in
discussion with the clinical director.
5.
Demonstrate commitment to cultural appropriate Service.
5.1
Seek advice from cultural advisors and/or Kaumatua as appropriate
5.2
Have working understanding of Treaty of Waitangi and its relevance to health
5.3
Work in partnership with groups and individuals, being conscious of the cultural background
and ensuring that they are not culturally or ethnically at risk.
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Clinical Director
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NORTHLAND HEALTH LIMITED
PERSON SPECIFICATION
for the position of
GENERAL PHYSICIAN/NEPHROLOGIST
MEDICAL SERVICES
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential:
Primary medical qualification eligible for full registration with the
Medical Council of New Zealand (conditional registration may be
acceptable to certain circumstances)
Specialist post graduate qualification eligible for registration on the
Specialist register with the Medical Council of New Zealand. This
qualification must be in the general field of Internal Medicine.
Current Drivers Licence - usable in New Zealand
Experience in the subspecialty area of Nephrology
Qualify to undergo “Maintenance of Profession Standards”
requirements of the RACP
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