About this role
Job summary
Renal Medicine (ST3+ equivalent)12 months from September 2026
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint 1 new senior clinical fellow to join our renal department starting from September 2026 for 12 months. You will be part of a team providing both inpatient and outpatient care to patients with the full spectrum of kidney diseases and be able to participate in a full range of educational opportunities present within the department.
Successful candidates will work within a well led environment, committed to supporting ongoing professional development. These posts are ideal for those who:
. Have completed internal medicine training
. Are making the transition from core to specialist training and seeking to consolidate knowledge and experience
Have not previously worked in the NHS and seek an introduction to renal medicine at higher specialty trainee level
Completed specialist training and keen to gain additional experience of subspecialties in a world renowned institution
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will rotate through :- Acute Kidney Unit- Acute transplant recipients,- ITU stepdowns-AKI transferred from other trusts in North Central London as part of the AKI Network.
They will also attend a variety of clinics including :
- Dialysis (Haemodialysis and PD)- Transplantation: acute and chronic clinics, transplant assessment clinic- Low clearance- general and sub-speciality nephrology e.g. vasculitis, lupus,. Nephrotic syndrome.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
Possession of MBBS or equivalent qualification Eligibility to work in the UK by May 2026 Possession of GMC registration and a licence to practice at the time of appointment and up to date fitness to practice
Desirable
Full MRCP(UK) or equivalent Possession of a current ALS certification or equivalent Possession of a teaching qualification
Skills & Attributes Essential
Ability to work as part of and lead a multi-disciplinary team Ability to supervise, manage and lead junior medical staff Understanding of the principles of clinical governance, patient safety, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives Demonstrable IT skills
Desirable
Publications or presentations in renal medicine
Experience Essential
Proficiency in a range of medical procedures Ability to insert temporary haemodialysis catheters independently Commitment to the specialty with evidence of previous experience in nephrology, dialysis and transplantation Sufficient knowledge base to act at specialist registrar level (ST3+) equivalent Experince in the training of junior medical staff, including the teaching of practical procedures
Desirable
Experience in managing complex renal patients (AKI, CKD, vasculitis) Academic & Teaching
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Demonstrates initiative and motivation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)