Senior Clinical Fellow - Renal & Pancreatic Transplant

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Manchester is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to support renal and pancreatic transplantation surgery. This role offers exposure to both elective and emergency surgery while participating in organ retrieval activities. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to compassionate patient care and possess experience in a multidisciplinary clinical environment. The position provides excellent career progression opportunities within a renowned center of clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in renal and pancreatic transplantation surgery.
• Participation in organ retrieval activities.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support renal and pancreatic transplantation surgery.
• Participate in organ retrieval as part of the Manchester organ retrieval team.
• Deliver clinical care in a multidisciplinary service.

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow – Transplantation & Organ Retrieval

Applications are invited for a fixed‑term (1 year, potentially renewable with mutual agreement) Senior Clinical Fellow in Transplantation & Organ Retrieval at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The post is within the Department of Renal and Pancreas Transplantation – the largest unit in the country – and will support both transplant and general surgery services, caring for adults and children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support renal and pancreatic transplantation surgery, vascular access surgery, general surgery and endocrine surgery.
• Participate in all aspects of organ retrieval – including National Organ Retrieval Service (NORS) opportunities – and act as a core member of the Manchester organ retrieval team.
• Assist in developing a portfolio structure for transplant and general surgical trainees, providing registrar‑level participation in scheduled emergency lists and elective opportunities.
• Work closely with the Clinical Director and nephrology colleagues across all grades.
• Deliver clinical care in a large multidisciplinary service; no extensive laparoscopic donor nephrectomy experience is expected.

Professional Development

Although this role is not recognised for postgraduate training, it offers excellent exposure to elective and emergency surgery across transplant and general surgical specialties. The post provides a platform for career progression within a leading NHS Centre of Clinical Excellence.

Our Commitment

MFT values equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages all eligible candidates to apply. We provide a supportive, state‑of‑the‑art working environment and opportunities for research and leadership. We welcome applicants who are dedicated to delivering compassionate patient care and driving clinical innovation.

Diversity Matters – MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce.

This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Feb 2026.