Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Renal Medicine

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Renal Medicine. This role offers an opportunity to gain clinical nephrology experience and participate in significant clinical research, supported by a dedicated team. The position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits, including NHS discounts and paid holidays.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent qualification required.
• GMC registration and right to work in the UK are essential.
• Willingness to teach and engage in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a sub-investigator in clinical trials.
• Engage in the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator Scheme.
• Complete the UHS Clinical Research Fellow training Programme.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Understanding of equality and diversity

Calm

Compassionate

Adaptable

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration with licence to practice

Full MRCP or equivalent

Core Medical Training or equivalent

Job description

Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Renal Medicine

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Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust offers a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This is a fixed-term contract with the position commencing ASAP. Please see below for detailed job description.

Main duties of the job

• Join our clinical and research teams as a Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Renal Medicine.
• Gain clinical nephrology experience on the ward and in outpatient settings.
• Carry out crucial roles in clinical research.
• Support from a team including Consultants from Wessex Kidney Centre, Portsmouth.

What We Can Offer You

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we provide learning and development opportunities. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and excels in staff engagement. We support flexible working, offer NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday, and a generous pension scheme.

Living in Southampton

Southampton is on the south coast, with an international airport, direct trains to London, and proximity to the New Forest and Jurassic Coast beaches. Living costs are 20% lower than London, with excellent schools.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Participate as a sub-investigator in clinical trials at UHS and Dorset County Hospital.
• Engage in the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator Scheme.
• Complete the UHS Clinical Research Fellow training Programme.
• Inpatient work in renal medicine and GIM.
• Gain experience in renal outpatient clinics.
• Participate in audits and departmental educational meetings.

What we’re looking for

• MRCP or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communication skills with team and patients.
• Good insight into personal abilities and limitations.
• Enthusiasm and interest in renal medicine career.

Additional Information

Appointment under local contractual terms for Trust-appointed (non-training) doctors. Educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors with dedicated supervision. CPD support, study leave options, and GMC revalidation requirements apply. Salary: MT04 £61,825 plus applicable enhancements. GMC registration and right to work in the UK are essential. Interviews TBC, closing date 3rd June 2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential:

• MBBS or equivalent.
• GMC registration with licence to practice.
• Full MRCP or equivalent.
• Core Medical Training or equivalent.
• Willingness to teach.

Desirable:

• BSc or intercalated degree.
• Research experience, publications, presentations.

Aptitudes and Skills

Essential:

• Teamwork, communication, organisational skills.
• Understanding of equality and diversity.
• Effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• Calm, compassionate, adaptable.
• Participation in teaching.

Living the Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analysis, IT
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare