Clinical Fellow Higher (ST5/ ST6+) in Gastroenterology (IBD)

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST5 / ST6+) in Gastroenterology (IBD) from 11 October 2023 until 10 October 2024.

Main duties of the job

The focus of this post is training in IBD. The post holder should be at or near the end of their Gastroenterology training and must be certified independent in Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. There is an expectation that the post holder will be involved in IBD research activities. This could include audit, translational research or commercial trials. Projects would ideally be agreed upon in advance and be achievable within the 12 month period.

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 time of commencement in post
• Completed a minimum of four years Specialty Registrar or equivalent training in Gastroenterology in the UK or equivalent

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of commencement is required.

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.