Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Gastroenterology (IBD & Endoscopy)NHS

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Gastroenterology. There are two posts available to commence from 04 March 2027 until 03 March 2028, these are:

Post 1: Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Gastroenterology (IBD)

Post 2: Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Gastroenterology (Endoscopy)

Both posts provide an opportunity to develop Gastroenterology practice in a state of the art Endoscopy facility at one of the world's leading teaching hospitals, or in IBD care working alongside a world leading team of expert IBD clinicians.

Main duties of the job

The IBD post holder will have the opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of management of a cohort of around 7,000 patients, including IBD clinics, Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, joint clinics with colorectal surgeons, cross-specialty MDTs, IBD endoscopy and clinical trials.

The successful applicant for the Endoscopy post will have the opportunity to develop skills in Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy through service, training and research lists. The primary focus is Therapeutic Endoscopy training.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria:

• Full MRCP or equivalent
• Full Registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council at the time of application in post

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Job description

The IBD post holder will work closely with IBD Consultants, also support the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team, including Specialist Nurses, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Psychologists and dedicated Administrative Staff.

The Endoscopy post holder, subject to individual interests and departmental capacity, training may be available in EUS, ERCP or Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, including EMR, Dilatation, Botox injection, stenting, Balloon Enteroscopy and Video Capsule Endoscopy.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.