Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Nephrology

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Nephrology to join its dedicated team at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. The role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of renal medicine, contributing to patient care and engaging in innovative research. Candidates should have completed basic medical training, possess experience in Renal Medicine, and hold full registration with the General Medical Council. This position promises a supportive environment to advance your medical career.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities for clinical innovation

Qualifications

• Completion of basic medical training.
• Minimum of 2 years' full time in SHO grade or higher.
• Experience in specialty training in Renal Medicine.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council.

Skills

Organisation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Completion of basic medical training

Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service

Minimum 1 year's experience of specialty training in Renal Medicine

Completion or near completion of Nephrology Specialty Training

Job description

Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Nephrology

The closing date is 15 December 2025

The Renal Department at Manchester Royal Infirmary prides itself with being at the forefront of innovations and research in renal medicine whilst delivering excellent care to patients with renal disease and kidney transplant recipients. It provides comprehensive renal services to the people of Greater Manchester (Central, North, East and South) and East Cheshire.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated doctor to join the team as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Nephrology.

Main duties of the job

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi‑speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career. With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and cutting‑edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Completion of basic medical training
• Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the SHO grade or higher
• Minimum 1 year's experience of speciality training in Renal Medicine, Acute/General Medicine
• Completion or near completion of Nephrology Specialty Training

Audit and Research

• Experience of Audit/improvement
• Previous research/oral papers/presentations/posters in scientific meetings

Academic Achievements

• Distinctions or Prizes
• Research Publications

Other Requirements

• Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council

Interpersonal Skills

• Organisation Skills
• Communication Skills

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust