Clinical Fellow Endoscopy

King’s College Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK teaching hospital is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Endoscopy for a full-time role. The position involves supporting weekend endoscopy and contributing to elective services as well as research requirements. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and have significant experience in Gastroenterology. This role offers the opportunity to join a prestigious institution dedicated to sustainability and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Wide experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver elective endoscopy including weekend endoscopy.
• Contribute to departmental research interests.
• Maintain confidence in service plans and policies.

Skills

Clinical Service

Gastroenterology

Teaching

Audit

Education

Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice

Job description

Main area Endoscopy Grade Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (1:6 Saturday/Sundays) Job ref 213-DivisionB-7766357

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital Town London Salary £65,048 - £73,992 per annum, plus London weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 18/02/2026 23:59

Job overview

King's College Hospital Endoscopy Unit is delighted to advertise for dynamic, interested individuals to join our team as Clinical Fellows in IBD or Endoscopy (one post each, full-time). Applications are welcome from appropriately qualified trainees with appropriate accreditation.

The purpose of these posts is to support service delivery in particular the provision of weekend endoscopy (on a 1:6 basis) as well as weekday backfill and infill for vacant lists. As such, successful candidates must be fully accredited to perform independent upper and lower GI endoscopy.

Candidates should express, in their application, an interest to join one of the clinical themes (with the opportunity to cross-cover between individuals) with supporting reasoning.

Choice of theme will be discussed at interview and allocated on discussion with theme leads and appropriateness to the experience and interests of applicants. For interested candidates, support towards a higher degree may be considered.

Main duties of the job

Together with the other team members, to deliver elective endoscopy including backfill and weekend endoscopy as a timetabled activity. Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust’s R&D framework. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s). Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The provision of a first class clinical service
• To commit to weekend working in endoscopy to 1:6 Sat/Sun
• Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King’s College London / KHP
• Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s service plans
• Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.

Training & Experience

• Wide experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.

Audit & Research

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.

Teaching

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
• Teaching skills course/qualification

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 Professor Bu Hayee Job title Clinical Director - Liver, Endoscopy & Gastro Email address [e-mail]