Clinical Fellow in Renal&Transplant | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £73,992 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7579432/321-SUWON-MS-7579432-S6 |
Summary
There is a vacancy for a clinical fellow (equivalent to Specialist Trainee or registrar grade) at the Churchill Hospital from 3rd February 2026 for 12 months, or part thereof. Junior doctors in this post rotate between the acute renal and transplant wards, outpatient dialysis units, and the renal day-case unit. They contribute to a 1:10 out of hours rota at the Churchill Hospital.
The fellow will be expected to take part in induction and education sessions as arranged, which will include post-clinic discussions and formal meetings. Doctors are expected to perform audit and are encouraged to undertake clinical research projects.
The renal and transplant service at the Oxford Kidney Unit has ten specialist trainees, including two IMT3s and one clinical fellow. All doctors contribute to the running of the service, rotating through different areas of the specialty: covering inpatients on the renal and transplant wards, the dialysis units, and the day-case unit. Registrars perform renal biopsies and provide vascular access (including temporary and tunnelled dialysis lines). There is close consultant supervision.
There is a full-shift, resident, 1:10 on-call rota which includes cover of renal inpatients, acute renal referrals, and membership of the medical emergency team on the Churchill site overnight.
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There is a vacancy for a clinical fellow (equivalent to Specialist Trainee or registrar grade) at the Churchill Hospital from 3rd February 2026 for 12 months, or part thereof. Junior doctors in this post rotate between the acute renal and transplant wards, outpatient dialysis units, and the renal day-case unit. They contribute to a 1:10 out of hours rota at the Churchill Hospital.
The fellow will be expected to take part in induction and education sessions as arranged, which will include post-clinic discussions and formal meetings. Doctors are expected to perform audit and are encouraged to undertake clinical research projects.
Trust Information – Renal & Transplant
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large university teaching hospital with over 1500 beds that offers a comprehensive range of acute services. The renal and transplant services are based at the Churchill Hospital. They comprise a 16-bed renal ward, 16 bed transplant ward, 12 bed day-case unit, 39 haemodialysis stations, and PD and specialist nursing teams. The Oxford Kidney Unit has 5 network units which are based in High Wycombe, Stoke Mandeville, Swindon, Milton Keynes and Banbury.
The Oxford Kidney Unit has twenty consultant nephrologists (11 NHS and 9 academic) who manage a large program of 450 haemodialysis and 60 peritoneal dialysis patients. The unit manages Acute Kidney Injury referrals for a large population, including referrals from Milton Keynes, Swindon, Aylesbury and High Wycombe. There are satellite dialysis units and clinics in these centres.
The Oxford Transplant Centre performs over 250 transplants per year, including kidney, pancreas, islet cell, small bowel, and modified multi-visceral. We are the largest pancreas transplant centre in Europe and one of four supra-regional centres performing bowel transplants. The department consists of eight consultant surgeons with additional expertise in vascular access surgery, machine perfusion and organ retrieval.
Teaching – Renal & Transplant
The Oxford kidney unit has a strong programme of rolling governance, audit, and educational meetings, including monthly seminars with invited speakers. There is a dedicated weekly renal medicine education programme that covers all aspects of renal medicine in core medical training. We expect the fellow to support weekly ST training that covers the rest of the medical curriculum.
Duties of Post – Renal & Transplant
The renal and transplant service at the Oxford Kidney Unit has ten specialist trainees, including two IMT3s and one clinical fellow. All doctors contribute to the running of the service, rotating through different areas of the specialty: covering inpatients on the renal and transplant wards, the dialysis units, and the day-case unit. Registrars perform renal biopsies and provide vascular access (including temporary and tunnelled dialysis lines). There is close consultant supervision.
There is a full-shift, resident, 1:10 on-call rota which includes cover of renal inpatients, acute renal referrals, and membership of the medical emergency team on the Churchill site overnight.
Main Conditions of Service
Appointments to this programme are subject to:
• Applicants having the right to work in the UK
• Registration with the General Medical Council
• Pre-employment checks carried out by the Trust HR department, including CRB checks and occupational health clearance.
Contract –the post is offered under the 2018 Terms and Conditions of Service, which has been approved and adopted for all NHS Doctors and Dentists in Training (England).
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Professional registration –it will be a requirement of employment that you have professional registration with the GMC for the duration of your employment. Though the post is covered by NHS Indemnity, you are strongly advised to register with the MPS for professional indemnity.
Health and Safety –all employers have a duty to protect their workers from harm. You should be advised by the employer of local policies and procedures intended to protect your health and safety and expected to comply with these.
Disciplinary and grievance procedures –the employer will have local policies and procedures for dealing with any disciplinary concerns or grievances you may have. They should advise you how to access these, not later than eight weeks after commencement of employment.
This advert closes on Monday 19 Jan 2026
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