Junior Clinical Fellow in Renal Medicine

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching hospital in London invites applications for the Junior Clinical Fellow position in Nephrology. This 12-month post offers a rounded exposure to renal medicine, providing a stepping stone to future ST3 positions. Join a committed team to deliver outstanding patient care while contributing to clinical governance and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 months experience in Adult Renal Medicine at SHO/CT2 level.
• Experience in performing renal biopsies and inserting dialysis catheters is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide service for patients including treatment and management duties.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical governance programs.
• Cover colleagues during annual leave and short-term sickness.

Skills

Clinical Governance

Patient Safety

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Full Registration with GMC

MRCP or equivalent

Completion of F2

Job description

Applications are invited for the above posts which is available from August 2025 at King's College Hospital.

The posts will be for 12 months initially (renewable subject to mutual agreement).

Main duties of the job

The Junior Clinical Fellow post is suitable for anyone looking to pursue a career in renal medicine. This job provides a rounded exposure to all aspects of Nephrology in a busy tertiary referral centre with the possibility of on call as well. The post is a good stepping stone to applying for ST3 posts in Nephrology due to the experience gained in this post.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness. Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings. Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team. Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R& D framework. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s). Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

Person Specification

Full registration with GMC

Essential

• Full Registration with GMC on date of taking up appointment.
• MRCP or equivalent

Completion of F2

Essential

• Candidates should have a minimum of 4 months experience in Adult Renal Medicine at SHO/CT2 level.

Desirable

• Experience in performing renal biopsies and inserting dialysis catheters (non- tunnelled and tunnelled)

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