Job summary
- Main area
- Renal Medicine
- Grade
- Junior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 213-CAX-7282547
- Employer
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- King's College Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £37,068 - £48,637 per annum, plus London allowance
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Junior Clinical Fellow in Renal Medicine
Junior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
Applications are invited for the above posts which is available from August 2025 at King’s College Hospital.
The posts will be for 12 months initially (renewable subject to mutual agreement).
Main duties of the job
The Junior Clinical Fellow post is suitable for anyone looking to pursue a career in renal medicine. This job provides a rounded exposure to all aspects of Nephrology in a busy tertiary referral centre with the possibility of on call as well. The post is a good stepping stone to applying for ST3 posts in Nephrology due to the experience gained in this post.
Working for our organisation
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues’ periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trust’s R&D framework.
Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Person specification
Full registration with GMC
Essential criteria
- Full Registration with GMC on date of taking up appointment.
- MRCP or equivalent
Completion of F2
Essential criteria
- Candidates should have a minimum of 4 months experience in Adult Renal Medicine at SHO/CT2 level.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in performing renal biopsies and inserting dialysis catheters (non- tunnelled and tunnelled).
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nadine Clarke
- Job title
- Medical Staffing Manager for Renal
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0203 299 7219
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