Junior Clinical Fellow in Renal Medicine
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3NEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£55,355
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
Ideal for anyone planning a career in Specialist Renal and/or Internal Medicine Are you keen to gain more experience in Renal and Internal Medicine wi...
This post specifically will have the following responsibilities:
- Assessment of clinically unwell patients during haemodialysis sessions- Working alongside the renal registrars to admit, clerk and manage new admissions to the renalunit including renal high dependency - Working alongside the dialysis nursing staff and other professionals to optimise care of dialysispatients - Developing skills in dialysis access (temporary and permanent vascular catheters and peritonealdialysis catheters)- Assessment of new dialysis patients to prescribe dialysis with support of senior colleagues
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust. Our Trust recognises that investment in the training opportunities that are necessary for your development as a doctor is vital for both our patients and our Trust.
Applicants must hold Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice at the time of submitting an application.
- MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification
- A valid Advanced Life Support qualification
- A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience, including experience within Acute Medicine or Medical specialties
- A minimum of 6 months current experience within the NHS systems is essential for this post
- Evidence of up to date clinical knowledge in renal and internal medicine specialty and evidence of an understanding of its application
These posts would suit candidates wanting to take up MRCP exam.
Please note: We typically receive a high volume of applications for locally employed doctor posts and we will therefore only shortlist candidates who meet the Essential criteria. Please do not apply if you do not meet this criteria as this leads to significant clinician time reviewing applications from applicants who will not be shortlisted.
Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications received for these posts, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the given closing date.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Qualifications
Essential: - MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical qualification; - Life Support certification - ALS
Desirable: - MRCP Part 1/2/PACES
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of submitting application
- A minimum 2 years post qualification medical experience in the UK or abroad, including experience in Acute Medicine or Medical specialties
- Recent paid 6 months experience in NHS hospitals - not including clinical attachments/obseverships
- Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis).
- Evidence of up to date clinical knowledge in renal and internal medicine specialty and evidence of an understanding of its application
Desirable: - Experience at foundation level
Experience
Essential: - Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk.; - Experience and confidence of NHS systems and practices
Desirable
- Previous renal experience or experience in another medical specialty with multi-disciplinary working
- Evidance of ability to insert temporary haemodialysis catheters
Communication Skills
Essential: - Experience of formal presentations; - Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administrative duties
Desirable: - Evidence of leadership skills
Teaching Experience, Audit and Research
Essential: - Evidence of knowledge and experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Any teaching courses or qualifications.
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
- Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
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First seen
28 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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