Job summary
Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust Senior Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology
We invite applications to work with us in one of the most exciting and innovative NHS Foundation Trust in England, with a wealth of teaching, training and management opportunities. This is a fixed term post and has been designed to provide the experience and education necessary to allow Doctors to progress in Gastroenterology.
Main duties of the job
The position of Senior Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology is a 12-month fixed term post as a Trust Doctor (IMT3+ equivalent) at Barnet Hospital, London starting in August 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic fellow that wishes to improve their knowledge in gastrointestinal and endoscopy working in a dynamic, supportive and productive team.
The post holder will provide care for inpatients under gastroenterology and provide advice and support to other medical teams caring for patients with gastrointestinal conditions within the hospital. There will also be the opportunity for endoscopy training and outpatient clinics
This post is suitable for a trainee with IMT experience who wishes to gain more experience in Gastroenterology and would provide excellent preparation for a candidate considering an application for Gastroenterology specialty training. Although not a training post per se, the focus within our department is strongly on developing our junior doctors and the post holder will be able to access similar educational opportunities within the hospital as our training registrars. There will be an opportunity to undertake educational, academic or quality improvement projects whilst in post.
The post-holder will be supervised by the Gastroenterology clinical lead.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MRCP part 2 written
- Working towards MRCP Paces
Experience
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of all patients
- 18 months general professional training experience at SHO level in general medicine
- Skills in common generic practical procedure (especially central lines, chest drains)
- 12 months experience in acute unselected takes
- Previous registrar experience
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of academic excellence
- Ability to work as part of a team
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MRCP part 2 written
- Working towards MRCP Paces
Experience
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of all patients
- 18 months general professional training experience at SHO level in general medicine
- Skills in common generic practical procedure (especially central lines, chest drains)
- 12 months experience in acute unselected takes
- Previous registrar experience
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of academic excellence
- Ability to work as part of a team
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).
