Clinical Research Fellow in Renal Medicine
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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Job summary
The post is based at the Imperial College Renal and Transplant Centre at the Hammersmith Hospital, which is the largest renal and transplant centre in Europe. The post will be offered for a period of 2.5 years (30 months). The Fellowships have been designed to give 75% protected full-time research each year, within which candidates are generally expected to undertake a research MD. A number of research projects are available to choose from according to clinical interest, and the successful candidate should aim to register for an MD at the earliest opportunity. During the 25% clinical time, fellows will gain clinical exposure to all aspects of renal medicine and transplantation. Some candidates may progress into full time externally funded research posts to obtain PhDs
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have 75% of their time protected for research in order to undertake a higher degree (usually an MD Res). The 25% clinical work includes regular exposure to acute transplantation and glomerulonephritis. This includes inpatient work on a renal high dependency unit and 3 acute nephrology wards, and outpatient work covering specialist renal services located within Hammersmith Hospital, and general nephrology / low clearance services at satellite hospitals across North West London. The appointed fellow will have blocks of protected research time, with weeks of the 25% clinical time interspersed - this can be adjusted according to the fellow's needs.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Date posted
04 March 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience £37,068 - £57,570 per annum + Ldn Weighting +1A banding (12.5%)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
30 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-TDPA-298
Job locations
Hammersmith Hospital
London
W12 0HS
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Hammersmith Hospital
London
W12 0HS
Employer's website
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