Senior Fellow in Gastroenterology

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications are invited for a full-time Clinical Fellow in Luminal Gastroenterology at University Hospital of Southampton (UHS).

40 hours of Monday - Friday working week with gastroenterology team, with weekend out of hours work if desired.

This is an exciting training post opportunity for 12 months (start date depending on candidate and extendable by mutual consent) working in a thriving academic Gastroenterology unit. The post can be tailor-made to the applicant's training and portfolio needs but has a focus on inpatient management of gastroenterology patients. Endoscopy and out-patient clinic experience can be provided depending on the applicants needs.

The successful applicant will join a team of 18 Consultant gastroenterologists, 4 registrars, 1 IMT3, 5 SHOs, 3/4 Foundation Year 1 doctors and 3 ACPs, supported by a range of specialist nurses and other allied health professionals working across 4 inpatient luminal gastroenterology teams (in rotation) . We are a large and busy unit providing general gastroenterology care as well as specialist endoscopy, IBD and Intestinal Failure services.

There are opportunities within the Trust for additional out of hours acute medicine/general medicine shifts.

Subjects must have completed core medical training, have MRCP (or at least past 2 written), at least 1 year NHS experience and have some experience in Gastroenterology and General Medicine with exposure other medical specialties.

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process. Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee) Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interview date to be confirmed

Job Reference; 188-MB10925

This vacancy closes on or before 23rd September 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Completion of core medical training
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent (at least Part 1 and Part 2 written)
• At least four years medical experience since qualification
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• Experience in Gastroenterology and General Medicine with exposure to other medical specialties
• ALS certificate

Desirable

• Gastroenterology/Medical registrar level experience

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Understanding of Audit
• Good IT skills
• Interest in the field of Gastroenterology

Desirable

• Attendance at training courses and/or professional meetings

Living Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)