Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Kidney Transplantation

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 74,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield seeks a Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Kidney Transplantation. This part-time role will commence in February 2026, focusing on continual quality improvement, teaching, and research within the kidney transplant program. Candidates should possess a GMC registration, clinical experience in nephrology and transplantation, and be prepared to teach at various levels. A commitment to enhancing transplant outcomes and contributing to research is essential. Salary is £73,992 per annum, pro rata for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Possess clinical experience in transplantation.
• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a program of continual quality improvement in the kidney transplant program.
• Develop systems aimed at improving transplant numbers and outcomes.
• Contribute to ongoing research projects that enhance the research profile.

Skills

Broad clinical experience in nephrology

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to teach at all levels

Education

Basic Medical Degree

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Post CCT Clinical Fellow in Kidney Transplantation

The closing date is 22 December 2025

This is a part time Post-CCT Fellowship in Kidney Transplant Medicine to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Northern General Hospital. The appointment is to commence in February 2026 for a fixed term period of 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with consultants, contribute to a program of continual quality improvement in the kidney transplant program.

The role will focus on the following components:

• Gaining particular experience and confidence in developing, leading the kidney transplant program including living donor and recipient assessment.
• Developing systems aimed at improving the number and outcomes of transplants in Sheffield including the donor and recipient pathway.
• Gaining experience in expanding transplant numbers by working with the H and I lab to enhance the HLA high risk antigen de-listing program and develop strategies to increase transplant uptake in marginalised populations such as those from minorities or those with obesity.
• Contribution to ongoing research projects that add to the existing research profile and strengthen the research experience of the post holder.
• Learn from other centres both in the UK and internationally.
• To update Sheffield Area Kidney Association (SAKA) and Sheffield Hospitals Charity on a regular basis on progress of the post and to include recognition of funding support in all correspondence.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.

About us

PROUD VALUES

These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.

Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do

Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity

Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve

Unity - Work in partnership with others

Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions

For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us

Job responsibilities

The duties of this post are equivalent to an individual holding a Certificate of Completion of Training. The full details of the job role and duties can be viewed in the attached Job Description used in advertising for the post.

Person Specification

Clinical experience

• Possess broad clinical experience in all aspects of the nephrology, dialysis and transplantation
• Long term commitment to sub-specialisation in transplantation
• Equivalent to ST6+
• Experience of advanced transplant practice (eg Working H&I laboratory data, ents, but any aspect of advanced transplant practice relevant)

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Personal attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC's good medical practice (2013)

Teaching and training

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
• To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Basic Medical Degree.
• MRCP or equivalent.

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriatePresentation (and/or publication) at national and international meetings in the field of transplantation

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£73,992 a yearper annum( pro rata per annum for part time)