Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST4-5 / ST6+) in Gastroenterology (Endoscopy) to commence from 03 September 2025 until 01 September 2026.
Main duties of the job
This post provides an opportunity to develop Gastroenterology practice in a state of the art Endoscopy facility at one of the world's leading teaching hospitals.
The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop their practice in Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy with associated lists, training lists and research opportunities. The focus of this posts is training in Therapeutic Endoscopy. Depending on the candidate's interest and availability of training capacity in the Department, we will be able to provide training centered in EUS, ERCP or in Advanced Therapeutic endoscopy including: Colonoscopy EMR, Dilatation, Botox and Stenting, Balloon Enteroscopy and Video Capsule Endoscopy.They will also have an opportunity to develop their skills in the outpatient clinical setting with general and subspecialty Gastroenterology clinics. There will be a component of gastroenterology inpatient management in this post.
In order to be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria:o Full MRCP or equivalento Independent for UGI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of this post include a service commitment to six sessions per week in either Endoscopy or Outpatient clinics. These sessions are worked at flexible times planned one month in advance to cover leave and Consultant ward commitments. Applicants should ideally be at or near the end of their specialist training and independent in Gastroscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy.The remaining four unfilled sessions the post-holder will be free to pursue training lists on Advanced Endoscopy or pursue Research opportunities available in the Gastroenterology Department.The post-holder will also undertake Endoscopy cover one Saturday per month, and take part in the on-call rota approximately 2-3 times a month (but only Monday to Thursday).
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties of this post include a service commitment to six sessions per week in either Endoscopy or Outpatient clinics. These sessions are worked at flexible times planned one month in advance to cover leave and Consultant ward commitments. Applicants should ideally be at or near the end of their specialist training and independent in Gastroscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy.The remaining four unfilled sessions the post-holder will be free to pursue training lists on Advanced Endoscopy or pursue Research opportunities available in the Gastroenterology Department.The post-holder will also undertake Endoscopy cover one Saturday per month, and take part in the on-call rota approximately 2-3 times a month (but only Monday to Thursday).
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Shortlistable. Yes = 1. No = 0.
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Shortlistable. Yes = 1. No = 0.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).