251508 Senior Clinical Fellow in Renal Medicine (JXT)
Job Description
Senior Clinical Fellow in Renal Medicine
Department: Renal Medicine, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Base: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society and fully support disabled candidates, those with long term conditions or who are neurodivergent.
Post Summary: This 12 month full time (40 hours per week) position, funded by NHS Lothian, starts in August 2026. It provides specialty experience in Nephrology and renal transplantation. The role is designed for senior trainees or post CCT physicians with additional interests in transplantation, dialysis, vasculitis or clinical research. Sub specialty interests and research blocks may be negotiated.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical care within the Department of Renal Medicine.
- Participate in the renal/on call rota.
- Engage in translational research activities as per a negotiated job plan.
Key Requirements:
- GMC registered medical practitioner.
- License to practice.
- Completed core medical training or equivalent.
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Senior trainee in nephrology or already holding CCT in nephrology.
Salary: £45,504 – £71,550 per annum (pro rata)
Additional Terms: You may also be required to work at other NHS Lothian sites.
Contact: Dr Wendy Metcalfe Email:
Application Deadline: 24 June 2026
Note: This post is not recognised for training by the Postgraduate Dean.
