Senior Renal Transplant Clinical Fellow

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Renal Transplant Clinical Fellow to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-volume transplant program, gaining invaluable experience in both renal and general surgery. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, contributing to patient care and participating in emergency surgical procedures. The position promises professional growth through exposure to diverse clinical cases and involvement in research and teaching activities. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and advancing your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
• Completion of Foundation years 1 & 2 (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the renal transplant team performing an average of 150 transplants a year.
• Be part of the emergency general surgical team on an on-call rota.

Skills

Good written communication skills

Experience in audit projects

Interest in research

Education

Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc)

Job description

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Senior Renal Transplant Clinical Fellow, Bristol

Client: North Bristol NHS Trust

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5f223f975a47

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Title - 1x Senior Clinical Fellow (24m Transplant Fellow)

Employer - North Bristol NHS Trust

Duration - 24 months fixed term

Base Hospital - All posts are regarded as being Trust wide. The base Hospital will be Southmead Hospital. Please note that the base could change as a consequence of clinical requirements.

Main duties of the job

The renal transplant team perform an average of 150 transplants a year, including 20 paediatric recipients. We have an active live donor program and provide dialysis access to a large cohort of patients with end-stage renal disease. Several of our surgeons also provide endocrine and hernia surgery, widening the scope of your clinical experience. You will also be part of the emergency general surgical team on an on-call rota, working in admissions, emergency clinic and emergency theatre. Please see the example timetable within the job description.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust is the largest Trust in the Southwest region and one of the largest trusts in the country. Last year, the Trust treated over 100,000 inpatients, over 35,000 outpatients, 90,000 emergency department patients, and helped deliver over 6,000 babies. It employs more than 9,500 staff, has approximately 1,050 inpatient beds, and an income of over £540 million. The Trust provides Medical, Surgical, Neonatal, and Maternity Care for its local population of approximately a million people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. It also provides regional services in Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Plastic Surgery and Burns, Renal Medicine and Transplant, and Urology, and is the Major Trauma Centre for the West Country.

Job responsibilities

See example job template within the job description.

Qualifications and Registration

• Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
• Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MSc).

Training and Experience

• Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
• Completion of Foundations years 1 & 2 (or equivalent).
• Training in laparoscopic surgery.

Further Training, Management, Audit

• Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
• Experience in audit projects and written reports.

Research, Teaching, Publications

• Interest in research.
• Proven track record in research.
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

Personal Requirements

• Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff at all levels.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: Higher academic qualification, MD or MSc (Essential)

Employer details

Employer name: North Bristol NHS Trust

Address: North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, BS10 5NB