Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Clinical Research Fellows to join our Renal Medicine team, undertaking research alongside clinical training. The fellows will be based in the Trusts’s Donal O’Donoghue Renal Research Centre (DRRC).

20% of the post-holder’s time will be spent on clinical training within the renal team (possibility of participating in the renal SpR on call rota (1 in 7)). 80% of time will be dedicated to research, undertaking projects to enable the completion of an MD or PhD at the University of Manchester.

Within the time allocated for research there will be opportunity to gain experience in clinical trial activity.

One post holder will focus on research in the hepato-renal axis which will eventually contribute to development of a hepato-renal service

The 2^nd postholder will focus on health inequalities in chronic kidney disease. They will collaborate with public health and cardiology academics to investigate the intersection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) with social determinants of health and multiple long-term conditions (LTCs). 

Salary will be in the range of ST3 to ST7, depending on relevant experience, training and qualifications.  Posts will be for 24 months in the first instance, with a target start date in the autumn 2025 (or early 2026). 

We are open to informal visits.  Enquiries can be made by contacting Keeley Tannahill ([email protected]), PA to Professor Kalra, Director of the DRRC.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join an established team to undertake research in renal medicine. They will split their time between:

Undertaking a specific research project in renal medicine (0.8 wte) which will enable the registration for and eventual submission of an MD or PhD at the University of Manchester.

Clinical training opportunities in inpatient and outpatient renal medicine (0.2 wte) with the possibility of participating in the renal SpR on call rota (1 in 7), depending on stage of training.

Working for our organisation

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. 

Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. 

As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team. 

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.