About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a forward-thinking, dedicated and motivated clinical research fellow in the Department of Renal Medicine at St Helier Hospital. This research post (Post CCT level) will be based at the St Helier hospital site, and the starting date is 30th Sept 2026 for a period of 12 months initially and extendable subject to satisfactory feedback and progression to support the candidate's additional experience requirements.
This post would suit a candidate who is looking to conduct supervised Peritoneal Dialysis [PD] clinical training (plus physician led PD catheter insertion) and gain additional experience in other aspects clinical Renal Medicine.
This job is particularly suited for those who have completed specialist training (with a national training number) and are due to obtain CCT in Renal medicine by the job joining date). This post also has an added benefit in offering valuable clinical experience during the tenure of the candidate exposing to a busy tertiary nephrology centre with high volume of patients afflicted with various types of kidney diseases.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to perform clinical duties and carry out responsibilities expected of ST4+ level doctors and will work as one of a team of 9 registrars. As the post holder, you will be expected to provide ST4+ on-call cover for the Renal Service in a 1 in 9 rota. Those suitable candidates with CCT in Renal Medicine will be allowed to develop their other subspecialty interest in Renal Medicine during this tenure in addition to PD. Adequate clinical management skills, other research opportunities are also available to nurture individual clinical research fellow career aspirations. The unit supports the clinical research fellows in submitting abstracts to international and national conferences and has a very consistent and good track record. The post holder can get trained in clinical research methodology, laboratory techniques, basic and translational research methodology with support from wide consultant expertise group
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offersan extensive range of services, includingcancer,pathology,surgery, andgynaecologyto over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals,Epsom HospitalandSt Helier Hospital, andrun services from other locations, includingSutton Hospital.
St Helier Hospital is home to theSouth West Thames Renal and Transplantation UnitandQueen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to theSouth West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals haveAccident and Emergency departments (A&E)andMaternity services (Obstetrics).
The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people. Also health and care teams from organisations (the London Borough of Sutton, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sutton GP services, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust) across Sutton that provide care to Sutton's older population are coming together to work as one team.
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of this role please refer to the job description and Person spec for this role . Please note this a 12 month fixed term position.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent GMC registration or eligibility MRCP (UK) or equivalent Due to obtain CCT in Renal Medicine around joining date
Desirable
BSc or equivalent Prizes or honours in MBBS or equivalent SCE Nephrology National Renal Training Programme
Clinical Experience Essential
oExperience of general internal medicine oExperience of Renal Medicine oEvidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good
Desirable
oExperience of Medicine and other specialties
Teaching Experience Essential
Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods Teaching qualification(s)
Management Skills Essential
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional team
Research Experience Essential
Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit, research and clinical risk management Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
Prizes and other academic distinctions
Personal Attributes Essential
Empathise and work cooperatively with others Shows initiative Ability to produce legible notes
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)