Job overview
Join our team as a Junior Clinical Fellow in Nephrology at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, where you'll be immersed in an esteemed department with a strong national reputation. This role offers an invaluable opportunity for career advancement, potentially paving the way for future training posts with Health Education England.
As part of our team, you'll engage in a 1:7 middle-grade rota, ensuring comprehensive coverage of our Nephrology Unit.
Ideal for ambitious physicians with a passion for Nephrology, this role offers hands-on experience in renal medicine within a supportive environment. You'll collaborate closely with consultant nephrologists, contributing to the management of in-patient and out-patient renal services at Lister Hospital.
Your responsibilities will encompass diverse areas, including patient care on the nephrology ward, overseeing operations in the Haemodialysis and CAPD Units, and participating in renal clinics. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to engage in audit and research initiatives within the unit, fostering professional growth.
Embrace the opportunity to contribute to our on-call rota, including potential involvement in general medicine, as you embark on a fulfilling journey in Nephrology.
The post holder will be encouraged to participate in audits, presentations, and teachings. Although, this post is not recognised for training, the appointee will be encouraged in their training and development within the role.
Main duties of the job
- To provide general medical care within the department in close co-operation with colleagues and other specialties
- To provide emergency general medical care within the on-call rota
- To participate in the department’s teaching, audit, and educational activities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about main duties of the post holder. Please see attached – job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertising role.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors
- Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision making
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience in organising educational activities
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of audit
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge at core level in Nephrology or equivalent.
- Completed Foundation Year training or equivalent
Desirable
- NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a current licence to practice from the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support Certificate or equivalent
- (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level
Other requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our trust values every day
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
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This advert is for Junior Clinical Fellow in Renal with East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust in Lister Hospital, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Nephrology role. The advertised salary is £54499.00 to £67325.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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