Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3+/Senior) in Gastroenterology

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge is looking for a Clinical Fellow Higher in Gastroenterology. This role involves providing medical care for patients requiring artificial nutrition and transplantation, supported by a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold a GMC Licence and have experience in gastroenterology or clinical nutrition. You will have opportunities to work in various areas of medicine, including research. This position offers a competitive salary and serves a vital role within a renowned healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC at the time of application.
• Minimum of 6 months NHS service or completion of Gastroenterology Training post.
• Logbook of endoscopic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for patients requiring artificial nutrition.
• Support by a team of specialists including Gastroenterologists and Surgeons.
• Opportunities for experience in inflammatory bowel disease.

Skills

MRCP PACES or equivalent

GMC Licence to Practice

Completion of UK Foundation Competencies

Experience in Clinical Nutrition

Experience in Gastroenterology

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3+/Senior) in Gastroenterology

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3+/Senior)

Main area Gastroenterology, Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Grade Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3+/Senior) Contract Fixed term: 6 months (3 posts available, different dates and contract lengths) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 180-CFH-5259

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrooke's Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £65,048 - £75,849 Basic salary with on call enhancements Salary period Yearly Closing 07/01/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic clinical fellows (equivalent IMT3 or above) in Gastroenterology, Intestinal Rehabilitation and Intestinal Transplant at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The following posts are available:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cambridge Centre for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant, working in a thriving multi-disciplinary team across the Transplant and Digestive Diseases Directorises at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide medical care for patients requiring artificial nutrition and those undergoing intestinal and multivisceral transplantation. The postholder will be supported by a team of Gastroenterologists, Transplant and Intestinal Failure Surgeons, Specialist Nurses, Coordinators, Psychologist and associated Resident Doctors. There will be opportunities for experience in other areas of Gastroenterology including inflammatory bowel disease or coeliac disease, as well as research opportunities.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification section of the job description – this post is a physician post and does not include surgical opportunities.

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 point of application is required.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

• MRCP PACES or equivalent
• GMC Licence to Practice at point of application
• Completion of UK Foundation Competencies or 18 months basic medical training
• Minimum of 6 months NHS service or completion of Gastroenterology Training post
• Logbook appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
• European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology (ESGE)
• Experience of Gastroenterology, Clinical Nutrition or Transplant at IM3 or above
• Logbook of endoscopic procedures (training and independently)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Charlotte Rutter Job title Consultant in Gastroenterology Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01223 596231 Additional information

Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to:

Dr Charlotte Rutter, Consultant in Gastroenterology, Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant ([e-mail])
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