Clinical Research Fellow in Nephrology

Job summary

Applications are invited for appointment of a Research Clinical Fellow within Nephrology at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust as a fixed term contract of 12 months starting from March 2026. The junior clinical fellow in Renal research post will play a major role in supporting translational research and Drug Development on the clinical research facility in Paediatric Nephrology at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This position will contribute to delivering the research portfolio of clinical trials in the Department whilst having dedicated supervision and time to enhance their own academic career. The Department has established a team of doctors, research nurses and data managers to conduct translational and clinical research who will work closely with the junior fellow. This post holder will provide a comprehensive training in paediatric nephrology drug development and are particularly suitable for a doctor who has completed an academic foundation programme, an intercalated degree during medical school or who has a strong desire to embed research into their future career. The primary remit of the post holder will be responsibility for supporting patient reviews for phase II/III trials on the Clinical Research Facility. The fellow may also support translational research projects such as biosample collections and biomarker development. Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
Main duties of the job

The clinical fellow in Renal research post will play a major role in supporting translational research and Drug Development on the clinical research facility in Paediatric Nephrology at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This position will contribute to delivering the research portfolio of clinical trials in the Department whilst having dedicated supervision and time to enhance their own academic career. The Department has established a team of doctors, research nurses and data managers to conduct translational and clinical research who will work closely with the fellow. This post holder will provide a comprehensive training in paediatric nephrology drug development and are particularly suitable for a doctor who has completed an academic foundation programme, an intercalated degree during medical school or who has a strong desire to embed research into their future career.

The primary remit of the post holder will be responsibility for supporting patient reviews for phase II/III trials on the Clinical Research Facility. The fellow may also support translational research projects such as biosample collections and biomarker development.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Appropriate GMC registration by the designated start date
• Completion of Foundation Years Training
• Acute Life Support training (PALS or APLS)

Desirable

• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of 3 months paediatric experience
• Interest in subspecialty paediatric nephrology training
• Experience in teaching
• Experience of the Clinical Audit processes
• Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
• Understanding of the principals of clinical governance
• Understanding of principals of patient confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

• Demonstrable research experience including awareness of clinical trials
• Management/leadership experience

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Confident in the management of acutely unwell patients and managing emergencies as part of a team
• Ability to communicate well with children and their families and with professional colleagues (written and verbal communication)
• Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise clinical needs
• Ability to manage their time and workload

Desirable

• Familiarity and use of IT skills
• Demonstrate involvement in a Clinical Audit Project
• Ability to teach nursing and medical staff

Other requirements

Essential

• Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Openness- shares information and good practice appropriately
• Mutual respect - treat others with courtesy and respect at all times
• Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
• Commitment to the provision of a quality service

Desirable

• Flexible in hours of work in regard to the needs to the team

Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Appropriate GMC registration by the designated start date
• Completion of Foundation Years Training
• Acute Life Support training (PALS or APLS)

Desirable

• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of 3 months paediatric experience
• Interest in subspecialty paediatric nephrology training
• Experience in teaching
• Experience of the Clinical Audit processes
• Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
• Understanding of the principals of clinical governance
• Understanding of principals of patient confidentiality and data protection

Desirable

• Demonstrable research experience including awareness of clinical trials
• Management/leadership experience

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Confident in the management of acutely unwell patients and managing emergencies as part of a team
• Ability to communicate well with children and their families and with professional colleagues (written and verbal communication)
• Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise clinical needs
• Ability to manage their time and workload

Desirable

• Familiarity and use of IT skills
• Demonstrate involvement in a Clinical Audit Project
• Ability to teach nursing and medical staff

Other requirements

Essential

• Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Openness- shares information and good practice appropriately
• Mutual respect - treat others with courtesy and respect at all times
• Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
• Commitment to the provision of a quality service

Desirable

• Flexible in hours of work in regard to the needs to the team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

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