Junior Clinical Fellow in Transplant and Renal Surgery

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Renal and Transplant Surgery for a fixed term of 6 months. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance surgical skills and patient management in a leading transplant department, with support for academic development and involvement in quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of basic training in surgery.
• Interest in pursuing a career in surgery subspecialties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the general provision of transplant surgical services.
• Work closely with the surgical team and medical staff.

Skills

Surgical skills

Patient management

Quality Improvement

Education

Medical degree

Registration with the General Medical Council

Job description

Job summary

GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Clinical Fellow in Renal and Transplant Surgery

Nodal Point - 3

Full Time - 40 hours per week (No Sunday or Night Shifts)

Fixed Term - 6 months with a view to extend

Main duties of the job

This post would suit trainees wishing to pursue a career in surgery or someone weighing up career options. It provides an excellent opportunity to expand knowledge in pre/post-operative management of surgical patients on a busy transplant ward and to develop basic general surgical/vascular/urological technical skills. Those wishing to improve their academic portfolio will be supported to do so. The post will incorporate ward and on-call commitments as well as theatre and outpatient commitments. There will be an opportunity to have allocated time (around 25%) for a Quality Improvement project; the post will therefore suit individuals who wish to develop these areas, and will also suit those who wish to work less than full time. The postholder will be supervised by a Transplant Surgery Consultant as well as the Transplant medical team with whom they will be working closely.

About us

The Department of Nephrology and Transplantation at Guy's is one of the largest in the UK, providing kidney care to South East London, neighbouring areas of Kent and the Channel Islands. We perform almost 300 transplants each year, have the largest living kidney donor programme in the country, and are a supra-regional centre for complex kidney/pancreas transplants. We offer comprehensive renal therapies and are recognized for quality of care and innovation. Our close collaboration with research programs enhances our clinical excellence.

Details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £49,909 a year p.a. excluding LZ

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 196-MED4848

Job locations: Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, Guys Hospital, London, SE1 9RT

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post will be comparable to current FY2/FY3/ST1 posts with respect to responsibilities, audit, and training opportunities, adapted to your training level. The department is part of a busy multidisciplinary directorate. This post suits juniors interested in surgery, with at least one/two years' basic training, seeking further experience before applying for higher specialty training. The role involves working as part of a team of surgical and medical staff, with GMC registration essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training (Essential):

• Full GMC Registration and a license to practice

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent

Clinical Experience (Essential):

• Comprehensive clinical placements
• Exposure to acute conditions

Desirable:

• Experience at Trust appointed ST1/2/FY3 level in related specialties

Knowledge and Skills (Essential):

• Effective team working
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of audit processes

Desirable:

• Previous quality improvement project experience

Additional requirements

This role is subject to DBS checks and requires current UK professional registration. Further details are available on the NHS Careers website.