SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW - POST CCT IN RENAL MEDICINE in Carshalton

SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW - POST CCT IN RENAL MEDICINE

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Renal Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12 months) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (Fixed Term - 12 months) Job ref 343-MED-862-B

Site St Helier Hospital Town Carshalton Salary £76,582 per annum excl on calls & LDN W Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a forward-thinking, dedicated and motivated Senior Clinical fellow (Post CCT) in the Department of Renal Medicine at St Helier Hospitalfor 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.

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

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration or eligibility
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Due to obtain CCT in Renal Medicine around joining date
• BSc or equivalent
• Prizes or honours in MBBS or equivalent
• SCE Nephrology
• National Renal Training Programme

Clinical Experience

• Experience of general internal medicine
• Experience of Renal Medicine
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good
• Experience of Medicine and other specialties

Teaching Experience

• Evidence of teaching experience
• Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods
• Teaching qualification(s)

Management Skills

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional team

Research Experience

• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit, research and clinical risk management
• Evidence of active participation in audit
• Prizes and other academic distinctions

Personal Attributes

• Empathise and work cooperatively with others
• Shows initiative
• Ability to produce legible notes

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusionwill lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Subash Somalanka Job title Consultant Nephrologist Email address subash.somalanka@nhs.net Telephone number 07887058815 Additional information Arrangements for visiting the Trust can be made by contacting: Dr Subash Somalanka Consultant Nephrologist [Subash.Somalanka@nhs.net]; Phone – 07887058815 Applicants are advised to discuss and agree on any claims in connection with travel arrangements and accommodation with the Medical Personnel Manager, human resources prior to incurring expenses on 020 8296 4055 or Mrs Cat Townend on 02082963681 / 07909393628.

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