Senior Clinical Fellow in Renal Medicine

Epson and Stelier University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier Hospitals seek motivated clinical fellows for the Renal Medicine Department. The role offers specialized training opportunities with responsibilities in patient care, clinical management, and participation in research projects. Ideal candidates will have GMC registration and a commitment to high-quality care.

Benefits

Extensive training schemes

London high cost area supplement

Dedicated support for career development

Qualifications

• GMC registration or eligibility required.
• Evidence of Foundation competencies by appointment time.
• Experience in Renal Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical duties as an ST4+ level doctor.
• Participate in on-call cover for the Renal Service.
• Engage in research and clinical audit projects.

Skills

Clinical management skills

Research

Teaching

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

BSc or equivalent

Job description

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As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

Job overview

1. Fixed Term 12 Months (ST4+ level) Start 1.8.25

2. Fixed term 6 months extendable to 12 months (Interventional Nephrology) for senior SpR grade with NHS experience or Post CCT in Renal medicine) Start 1.10.25

We are seeking to appoint a forward-thinking, dedicated and motivated clinical fellow in our Department of Renal medicine. The first one-year post (ST4+ level), based at the St Helier hospital site, starting date 01.08.25 for 12 months initially and extendable subject to satisfactory feedback and progression. This post would suit a candidate who is looking to gain experience in Renal Medicine. We are also seeking to appoint another fellow fixed term 6 months job extendable to 12 months with some basic experience in Interventional Nephrology for senior registrars with NHS experience or for those who have Post CCT in Renal medicine. This job is particularly suited for those in specialist training or for a Post CCT trainee looking to gain additional experience in interventional nephrology, clinical research, management or quality improvement; and would want to set up such a service in their respective hospital. These posts are also suited for candidates who are interested to take time off from the national training programme as part of Out of Programme [OOP] experience for additional sub-speciality skills such as renal transplantation medicine, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, multisystem vasculitis, autoimmune glomerular diseases and interventional nephrology.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to perform clinical duties and carry out responsibilities expected of ST4+ level doctors and will work as one of a team of 9 registrars. As the postholder, you will be expected to provide ST3+ on-call cover for the Renal Service in a 1 in 9 rotas. Those suitable candidates with CCT in Renal Medicine will be allowed to develop their subspecialty interest in Renal Medicine during this tenure. Adequate clinical management skills, research opportunities are also available to nurture individual clinical fellow career aspirations. The unit supports the clinical fellows in submitting abstracts to international and national conferences and has a very consistent and good track record.

In addition, the job includes on-call cover for the Renal Service on a 1 in 9 rota at a clinical fellow ST4+ level. A further extension to the job can be considered subject to good performance. The applicant will be assigned a renal consultant as an educational supervisor who will go over the job plan and be available for discussion in case of any problems. The applicant will be expected to have appraisals and training evidenced on the NHS e-portfolio. There are ample opportunities for quality improvement, management, leadership, research and audit projects within the department. These would be fully supported within the successful applicant's timetable.

Working for our organisation

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offers an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital.

St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).

The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people. Also health and care teams from organisations (the London Borough of Sutton, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sutton GP services, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust) across Sutton that provide care to Sutton's older population are coming together to work as one team.

"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of this role please refer to the job description and Person spec for this role . Please note this a 6 month fixed term position.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration or eligibility
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• BSc or equivalent
• Prizes or honours in MBBS or equivalent
• SCE Nephrology
• National Renal Training Programme

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of general internal medicine
• Experience of Renal Medicine
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Medicine and other specialties

Teaching Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of teaching experience

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods
• Teaching qualification(s)

Management Skills

Essential criteria

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional team

Research Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit, research and clinical risk management
• Evidence of active participation in audit

Desirable criteria

• Prizes and other academic distinctions

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Empathise and work cooperatively with others
• Shows initiative
• Ability to produce legible notes

Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'

There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Renal Clinical Fellow - ST4 + (PDF, 968.2KB)
• DBS Policy (PDF, 101.1KB)
• We're here to care (DOC, 39.0KB)