Clinical Fellow in Renal Medicine - Heartlands Hospital

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health institution in Birmingham is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Renal Medicine for a 12-month fixed term. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced Consultant Nephrologists and gain skills in various sub-speciality areas. Applicants must possess an MBBS, have completed MRCP, and hold Full GMC Registration. This role offers opportunities for learning and professional development, contributing to excellent patient care within a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Must have MBBS degree and completed Full MRCP.
• Experience in clinical research or quality improvement projects.
• Full GMC Registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Work with a healthcare team to provide core and extended clinical services.
• Gain skills in sub-speciality areas such as Interventional Nephrology or Transplantation.
• Support delivery of clinical services with Consultant Nephrologists.

Skills

Experience working within Renal Medicine

Clinical research experience

Education

MBBS

Full MRCP completed

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Renal Medicine – Heartlands Hospital

The closing date is 04 January 2026

We are looking to appoint a Clinical Fellow in Renal Medicine commencing as soon as possible for 12 months. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS FT is the largest single NHS provider of nephrology care in the UK with a catchment population of 1.7 million, serving a highly diverse community, including areas with some of the highest incident and prevalent rates for end‑stage renal disease in the UK. There are two hubs for renal medicine located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) and Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (BHH). We deliver comprehensive renal services across the city as well as regionally, and are committed to providing patient care and professional development of the highest standards. The UHB programme for end‑stage renal disease (ESRD) transplants over 170 people annually and provides haemodialysis for around 1,450 patients through dialysis facilities at both main hospital sites and 13 satellite units, as well as Home HD. Additionally, our peritoneal dialysis programme cares for around 250 patients and we follow up over 1,500 kidney transplant recipients.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will operate at the level of a Higher Specialist Trainee / Specialty Registrar and work closely with the 30‑strong team of Consultant Nephrologists and with deanery trainees rotating through the Department of Renal Medicine in order to support delivery of core clinical services. The specific areas of service where the post holder is deployed will reflect the evolving needs of the Department, subject to negotiation and the skill‑set of the appointee. We provide excellent opportunities for learning and professional development, although not accredited for training; the post holder will receive the department's full support to extend their knowledge and experience during their appointment at UHB. Posts are available at both QEHB and BHH and may involve rotation to expand training opportunities.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values‑driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long‑term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

The post is fixed term for 12 months, subject to satisfactory progress, commencing as soon as possible. Posts are available at BHH. The successful applicant will work closely with the healthcare team to provide both core and extended clinical services, including opportunities to gain demonstrable skills in chosen sub‑speciality areas such as Interventional Nephrology, Transplantation, Vasculitis, Glomerulonephritis, Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Maternal Medicine and Research. Alternative areas may be available for interested candidates, who are encouraged to discuss them with the department.

Qualifications

• MBBS
• Full MRCP completed
• Experience in clinical research or QI project
• Full GMC Registration

Experience

• Experience working within Renal Medicine

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust