Job summary
Delivery of renal care within Greater Manchester is one of the largest service providers in the UK for renal services and is organised on a hub and spoke model and divided between the East and West sectors. The Directorate of Renal Medicine at MFT is the hub centre for the East Sector providing comprehensive care for approximately 1.5 million people living in North, South and Central Manchester, Tameside and Glossop, Stockport, South Trafford and East Cheshire, the West sector being provided for by the Salford renal unit. The MRI renal unit and inpatient services is one of the largest in the UK and has traditionally led in key areas such as home haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and kidney transplantation.
The Renal Service provides care for patients with renal problems from all acute trusts within the East Sector and manages patients with all nephrological illnesses including acute, chronic, and end stage renal failure in patients aged l6 years above. This entails running inpatient, outpatient and dialysis services at the hub site at MRI, but also at the various "satellite" hospitals and dialysis units.
Main duties of the job
This fellowship offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated doctor to deepen specialist expertise in nephrology, specifically focusing on immune-mediated glomerular diseases, and to develop strong research skills within one of the largest renal centres in the UK.
The fellow will work closely with clinical academics in IKD including Drs Kanigicherla, Ragy, Hamilton and Professor Mitra and:
- gain comprehensive clinical exposure to the diagnosis and management of glomerular diseases in native and transplant kidneys.
- contribute to significant research projects, including clinical trials and translational studies.
- participate in service development, quality improvement, and guideline writing.
- be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team with strong academic links.
This post is ideal for:
- senior trainees approaching or post-CCT seeking sub-specialty experience in GN and research.
- doctors at registrar level with MRCP and renal experience who are keen to build a clinical academic career.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent qualifications
- Completion of basic medical training
- Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the core training grade or higher
- Postgraduate qualifications (MRCP or equivalent)
- Completion or near completion of Nephrology Specialty training
- Minimum 1 years' experience of speciality training in Renal Medicine, Acute/General Medicine
Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of Audit/ basic research skills
Desirable
- Previous research/oral papers/presentations/posters in scientific meetings
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Research presentations / Publications
Desirable
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team working Skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent qualifications
- Completion of basic medical training
- Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the core training grade or higher
- Postgraduate qualifications (MRCP or equivalent)
- Completion or near completion of Nephrology Specialty training
- Minimum 1 years' experience of speciality training in Renal Medicine, Acute/General Medicine
Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of Audit/ basic research skills
Desirable
- Previous research/oral papers/presentations/posters in scientific meetings
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Research presentations / Publications
Desirable
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team working Skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
