Junior Clinical Fellow in Medical Education (Renal)
Job Description
Job summary
Renal Medicine (IMT1/2 equivalent)1 job for 12 months starting Aug 2025 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
This job provides an excellent opportunity to play an integral role in the development and delivery of an undergraduate teaching programme alongside clinical duties within a centre of excellence for Renal Medicine. The successful candidate will work within a well led environment, committed to supporting ongoing professional development. This post is ideal for those who:
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Have completed foundation training
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Are making the transition from core to specialist training and seeking to consolidate knowledge and experience
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Have an interest in Medical Education
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Suitable for FY3 yea
The post holder's role is to develop a series of learning activities that would augment the current in-person clinical activities and online teaching sessions delivered by the renal department to 4th year medical students at University College London medical school. The clinical commitment will be within the SHO level rota and include daytime working on the Nephrology wards, clinics and Renal Take. There is scope to expand the role to include on-call working, if the post holder desires.
The Royal Free Hospital Renal Department is a tertiary referral, academic renal unit providing renal services to North Central London. The post offers excellent clinical experience in dialysis, transplantation, chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury (AKI).
Main duties of the job
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CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 You must maintain acceptable clinical standards.
1.2 Principles of Clinical Governance must be an integral part of your clinical practice.
1.3 You will be expected to provide clear and concise documentation.
1.4 You will liaise with colleagues from other departments and specialties whose input may be needed for your patients.
2. EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES2.1 You will need to be able to provide a dedicated and approachable point of contact for medical students
2.2 You will need to provide support for the current teaching programme which includes small group sessions, lectures and bed side teaching
2.3 You will need to contribute to the development of a teaching clinic, which will need to be supplemented by the development of a library of audio and video library of clinic scenarios
2.4 You will take a leadership role in the development of simulation training focusing on common renal emergency scenarios
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About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 You must maintain acceptable clinical standards.
1.2 Principles of Clinical Governance must be an integral part of your clinical practice.
1.3 You will be expected to provide clear and concise documentation.
1.4 You will liaise with colleagues from other departments and specialties whose input may be needed for your patients.
EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 You will need to be able to provide a dedicated and approachable point of contact for medical students
2.2 You will need to provide support for the current teaching programme which includes small group sessions, lectures and bed side teaching
2.3 You will need to contribute to the development of a teaching clinic, which will need to be supplemented by the development of a library of audio and video library of clinic scenarios
2.4 You will take a leadership role in the development of simulation training focusing on common renal emergency scenarios
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
3.1 You are expected to contribute to developing and/or maintaining an environment that is patient centred and promotes excellent clinical care.
3.2 You are expected to help provide a holistic and patient centred service
3.3 You must report clinical incidents and near misses in accordance with the
Trust policy and standards of practice.
2.4 You are expected to contribute to the maintenance of agreed Trust and departmental standards of care
2.5 You must promote good infection control practices
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
3.1 To uphold quality initiatives which improve customer care and enhance the interface between staff, patients and visitors
3.2 You must ensure that you work within the Trust's policy and procedures
3.3 You will be expected to participate in clinical audit and service development projects
3.4 We have regular departmental meetings at which you will be expected to present any service improvement or audit work you may have undertaken
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
4.1 You will help maintain a cost-effective service, whilst ensuring the excellent and safe care of patients
4.2 You are expected to assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND TEACHING
5.1 There are frequent educational meetings and opportunities for all trainees during the week, including topic teaching and case presentations.
5.2 There are also radiology meetings as well as MDT case meetings case meetings for you to attend
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
6.1 You are expected to comply with all trust policies concerning confidentiality and data protection
6.2 You will be responsible for any patient data you have access to, including handover sheets and other written or printed information
6.3 You are expected to comply fully with information resource policies, including internet use
RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
7.1 You are expected to help in any research projects that the department is involved in
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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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
