Job reference: 002471
Salary: ST3-5 - £67,325 - £67,998
Closing date: 16/11/2026
Department: Medical Staff - Renal LTH
Location: St James's University Hospital
Employment type: Fixed term
Division: Abdominal Medicine and Surgery CSU
Hours Per Week: 40

Job Summary
This is a full time appointment for a Trust Grade Doctor in Renal Medicine. The appointment is for 6 months but may be extendable. The post is based in the renal unit at St James Hospital, supporting all aspects of renal care including renal transplantation. You will be an integral part of the renal unit working as part of the large multi-professional team. You will be working as part of a 1 in 9 out of hours rota.

Why you should join our Team
The renal unit in Leeds is in St James' Hospital, part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The unit is a tertiary referral centre for patients throughout Yorkshire. All aspects of renal care are provided including acute transplantation. There are two inpatient wards, and outreach service (including haemodialysis) to the Leeds General Infirmary, onsite haemodialysis for 130 patients, a peritoneal dialysis unit and a specialist outpatient facility. Haemodialysis is delivered to 800 outpatients via the 7 satellite units. We have an expanding home dialysis service, and more than 50% of our patients are involved in shared care. In a department of 17 consultants, 2 specialist trust grade doctors, 2 advanced nurse practitioners in haemodialysis and a multidisciplinary team including over 200 nursing staff, clinical nurse specialists and allied health professionals there is opportunity to experience all aspects of the renal curriculum. Trainees are integrated into the workings of the unit, participating in all facets of the multi-professional teams. Trust grade doctors will gain comprehensive exposure to all aspects of the renal medicine including transplantation. The renal unit prides itself on providing an excellent training program. There is an active research programme, a well-developed audit and clinical governance system and there are opportunities for trainees to pursue areas of specialist interest within this. Medical students from the Leeds Medical School are attached to the unit and there are many opportunities to get involved with teaching and education.

What you will bring to the role
Applicants should have completed intermediate medical training and have an interest in pursuing a career in renal medicine.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

For questions about this job, contact:
Dr C Reid, Renal Consultant
Claire.reid22@nhs.net
01132066149
Closing Date: 16/11/2026
Interview Date: 23/11/2026

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route.