University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Senior Clinical Fellow in Renal Medicine
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12
Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract
This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
On renal clinical days, in addition to day-to-day ward work with consultant supervision, you will be responsible for: 1) Taking renal referrals from other specialities within UHS, general enquiries from GPs and overseeing the inpatient renal dialysis service; 2) Liaising with the renal trainees at the regional renal unit as appropriate and 3) Organising outpatient reviews in SDEC (new referrals and ward discharges) and attending weekly outpatient clinics (mixture of face to face and telephone appointments).
Working out of hours encompasses shifts that involve leading the acute medical take and ward cover.
In AMU, you will be responsible for:
- Holding the referral bleeps which receives referrals from both the emergency department as well as primary health care
- Managing the unselected take and overseeing resident colleagues.
Ward cover responsibilities include:
- Reviewing clinically unwell patients on medical and surgical wards
- Oversight of the respiratory HDU
- Participation in reviews for mechanical thrombectomy, ensuring timely assessment and escalation for hyperacute stroke pathways. Please note this is largely led by the Stroke ANPs. All registrars receive a structured training session in mechanical thrombectomy before commencing out of hours duties, ensuring they feel prepared and supported for this aspect of the role.
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.
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- Overseeing inpatient renal dialysis service
- Liaising with renal trainees at the regional renal unit as appropriate
- Organising outpatient reviews in SDEC
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
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.
Grades for Trust appointed 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 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)
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
- Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
- Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
- A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Proposed interview date: 31st July 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 20th July 2026
