Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Salford Nephrology service . The post is seen as an opportunity to advance to a level not attainable during General Nephrology training
This post is envisioned as an opportunity to advance knowledge and experience in a specific area of nephrology (kidney transplantation) and will also provide opportunity to undertake clinical research. The post would be suitable for post-CCT fellows or doctors with renal experience earlier in their careers.
Successful candidates, depending on interests and previous experience, will work within multidisciplinary clinics. There will be an opportunity to be involved in research within the areas of multidisciplinary clinics and in other areas in which the department has active research including CKD, renovascular disease, transplantation, obesity in CKD and in the field of dialysis (clearance, haemodialysis access surveillance).
Main duties of the job
The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of 220 staff including 23 Consultant Renal Physicians based in the Department of Renal Medicine at Salford Royal Hospital who together provide services to residents of West sector of Greater Manchester. The post holder will be employed by Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, will be based at Salford but may be expected to travel to haemodialysis satellite clinics within the West Sector of the Greater Manchester conurbation.
The potholder will provide care working on 25 bedded ward, undertake on call rota 1:8. Support outpatient clinics across the west sector of greater Manchester.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Experience in Renal Medicine
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Complete Renal Training and in possession of Certificate of completion of training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Desirable
- Active involvement in audit
- Publications
- Evidence to show career progression
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- IT experience
- Experience in Renal Medicine
Desirable
- Experience of treating Vasculitis
- Ability to place ultrasound guided Vascular access
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This advert is for Research Clinical Fellow Renal Post-CCT with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford Royal Hospital. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Nephrology role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 21 Aug 2026.
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