Clinical Fellow - Renal Medicine

Job summary

Applications are invited for the above posts which are available from September 2025 at King's College Hospital. The posts will be for 12 months initially (renewable subject to mutual agreement).

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Fellow post is suitable for anyone looking to pursue a career in renal medicine. This job provides a rounded exposure to all aspects of Nephrology in a busy tertiary referral centre with the possibility of on call as well. The post is a good stepping stone to applying for ST3 posts in Nephrology due to the experience gained in this post.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post will involve clinical work at SpR/ST3+/registrar level in adult renal medicine. There are added clinical research and management opportunities depending upon the training needs of the successful candidates. Candidates should possess significant experience in renal medicine ideally at registrar level or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent is highly desirable.

Job description
Job responsibilities

This post will involve clinical work at SpR/ST3+/registrar level in adult renal medicine. There are added clinical research and management opportunities depending upon the training needs of the successful candidates. Candidates should possess significant experience in renal medicine ideally at registrar level or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent is highly desirable.

Person Specification

Full registration with GMC

Essential

• Full Registration with GMC on date of taking up appointment.
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in performing renal biopsies and inserting dialysis catheters (non- tunnelled and tunnelled).

minimum of 4 months experience

Essential

• Candidates should have a minimum of 4 months experience in Adult Renal Medicine at SHO/CT2 level.

Desirable

• Experience at SpR/LAT/Registrar level in Adult Renal Medicine.

Person Specification
Full registration with GMC

Essential

• Full Registration with GMC on date of taking up appointment.
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in performing renal biopsies and inserting dialysis catheters (non- tunnelled and tunnelled).

minimum of 4 months experience

Essential

• Candidates should have a minimum of 4 months experience in Adult Renal Medicine at SHO/CT2 level.

Desirable

• Experience at SpR/LAT/Registrar level in Adult Renal Medicine.

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

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