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Consultant in Nephrology (Vasculitis & Autoimmune Renal Disease)

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge, CB2 0QQ £113,565 – £150,569 a year Permanent Posted 14 August 2026 Apply by 9 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge

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Role description

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Nephrology (with interest in Vasculitis & Autoimmune Renal Disease) at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a substantive 10PA post available from September 2026.

Main duties of the job

The post will be in Nephrology with a focus on vasculitis and lupus (both renal-limited and systemic). The post-holder will also have responsibility for a cohort of chronic haemodialysis patients.

You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Nephrology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CON-5470

Job locations

Addenbrooke’s Hospital

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Standards

Essential

  • Score 1-5

Qualifications

Essential

  • Score 1-5

Professionalism

Essential

  • Score 1-5

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Score 1-5

Specialty Specific skills (related to the post)

Essential

  • Score 1-5

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Score 1-5

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Score 1-5

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Personal Skills

Understanding of the NHS

Essential

  • Score 1-5

Commitment to ongoing Professional Development

Essential

  • Score 1-5

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke’s Hospital

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk

Last verified against our ingestion on 17 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.