Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Gastroenterology (IBD & Endoscopy)


Location
Salary
£76,582 per annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Senior
Deadline
18 Oct 2026
Contract Type
12 months (Fixed-Term)
Posted Date
02 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

3 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Shortlistable

    Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application

  • Shortlistable

    MRCP or equivalent qualification

  • Shortlistable

    Completed a minimum of four years Specialty Registrar or equivalent training in Gastroenterology in the UK or equivalent

Desirable

2 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Shortlistable

    ATLS Course

  • Shortlistable

    CCrISP

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Gastroenterology. There are two posts available to commence from 04 March 2027 until 03 March 2028, these are:

Post 1: Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Gastroenterology (IBD)

Post 2: Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Gastroenterology (Endoscopy)

Both posts provide an opportunity to develop Gastroenterology practice in a state of the art Endoscopy facility at one of the world’s leading teaching hospitals, or in IBD care working alongside a world leading team of expert IBD clinicians.

Main duties of the job

The IBD post holder will have the opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of management of a cohort of around 7,000 patients, including IBD clinics, Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, joint clinics with colorectal surgeons, cross-specialty MDTs, IBD endoscopy and clinical trials.

The successful applicant for the Endoscopy post will have the opportunity to develop skills in Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy through service, training and research lists. The primary focus is Therapeutic Endoscopy training.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria:

  • Full MRCP or equivalent
  • Full Registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council at the time of application in post

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The IBD post holder will work closely with IBD Consultants, also support the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team, including Specialist Nurses, Pharmacists, Dietitians, Psychologists and dedicated Administrative Staff.

The Endoscopy post holder, subject to individual interests and departmental capacity, training may be available in EUS, ERCP or Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, including EMR, Dilatation, Botox injection, stenting, Balloon Enteroscopy and Video Capsule Endoscopy.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Applicant requirements

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.

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This advert is for Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Gastroenterology (IBD & Endoscopy) with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Gastroenterology role. The advertised salary is £76,582 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed-Term). The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.

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