ECAM Clinical Academic Group

Junior Clinical Fellow in Renal Medicine and Transplantation

Royal London Hospital

Applications are invited for a Junior Clinical Fellow (FY2, FY3 or CMT level) in Renal Medicine and Transplantation. The post is for 12 months initially from March 2023.

The post will suit applicants who wish to gain experience in Renal Medicine.

In this position the appointee will be exposed to all aspects renal medicine, including renal replacement therapy (haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, renal transplantation), acute kidney injury and various sub-specialities within the field of nephrology.

Main duties of the job

The Department of Renal Medicine and Transplantation in the Royal London Hospital is one of the biggest and most dynamic Renal units in the country and receives excellent ratings in the GMC trainee survey.

We provide a comprehensive tertiary renal service for East London. These services encompass general nephrology, acute kidney injury (AKI), haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation, low clearance and supportive care. We also have a number of specialist areas of interests relating to renal disease, including cardiovascular disease, diabetic kidney disease, liver disease, HIV, lupus/vasculitis, transitional medicine, membranous nephropathy, podocyte diseases and renal obstetrics.

The junior medical team comprises four CMTs, two SHO grade clinical fellows, three FY2s and one FY1. In addition to 9 clinical registrars and a number of research registrars. There are 13 Consultant Physicians and 5 Consultant Surgeons. The SHOs cover Renal Services at The Royal London Hospital. The post is split into periods as a ward SHO (9E and 9F), Renal HDU and on call (long days, nights and weekends)

About us

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential 

• MB
• Full GMC registration

Desirable 

• MRCP (Part 1)

Knowledge
Essential 

• Good basic general medical knowledge

Training Expected
Essential 

• Completion of F1 year

Desirable 

• NHS experience

Academic Achievements
Essential 

• Good undergraduate record

Personal Skills
Essential 

• Good communication skills 

BMJ Ref: BMJ-110867/259-MED01012RLH