Job Description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.



This is a fixed term contract with the position commencing ASAP.



Please see below for detailed job description of the role.



We are looking for a Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Renal Medicine to join our clinical and research teams. You will gain clinical nephrology experience on the ward and in outpatients and carry out crucial roles in clinical research.



The renal service has 5 Consultants seconded from Wessex Kidney Centre, Portsmouth who provide daily ward cover Monday to Friday, supporting a team comprising an FY1, IMT1 or 2, a specialist trainee, and a clinical research fellow.



WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.



We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.



Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.



Your Responsibilities



What you'll do



Clinical research - being a sub-investigator for clinical trials at UHS and Dorset County Hospital National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Associate Principal Investigator Scheme UHS Clinical Research Fellow training Programme Inpatient work (renal medicine and GIM) Opportunity to gain experience of renal outpatient clinics Participation in audit and educational meetings within the department

What we're looking for



MRCP or equivalent Good communication- with team and patients Good insight into abilities and limitations Enthusiasm

An interest in pursuing a career in renal medicine



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).



Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.



All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.



Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.



Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)



Basic Salary - MT04 61,825



Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.



Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.



Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.



Interviews will be held on TBC Job Reference; 188-MB40525 - This vacancy closes on or before 3rd June 2025