# Clinical Research Fellow in Inflammatory Bowel Disease > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-fellow-in-inflammatory-bowel-disease/bcaef787-7172-44bd-b5f0-4495da468d0d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-fellow-in-inflammatory-bowel-disease/bcaef787-7172-44bd-b5f0-4495da468d0d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Gastroenterology - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 a year - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T16:01:55.131Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C0020-26-0714?employerCode=C0020 - **Application URL:** https://uhb.tal.net/vx/candidate/apply/14954?instant=apply - **Employer website:** https://www.uhb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary This post would provide excellent training to be considered in the future as a consultant with an interest in IBD. The position would enable the successful candidate to develop skills in management of complex IBD (attending sub-specialty clinics, nutritional issues in IBD, surgical liaison and focused training in IBD specific endoscopy). In addition, the successful candidate would be expected to complete a major research project as detailed below and participate in the other aspects of our wide-ranging research portfolio leading to publications in peer-reviewed literature and presentations at conferences. In order to develop this opportunity, there is service commitment as a key element of the job: Contribute to twice weekly IBD clinics Perform elective endoscopy lists independently ### Main duties of the job The post would be based at Heartlands Hospital which serves the East side of Birmingham and has a large and ethnically diverse IBD population. You would be joining a team of 3 IBD Specialists (Dr Naveen Sharma-IBD Lead, Dr Sharafaath Shariff, Dr Efe Ejanavi and Dr Reham Ahmed. They are supported by a team of 4 IBD Clinical Nurse Specialists. We hold a vibrant weekly IBD MDT which is attended by dedicated IBD surgeons, IBD radiologists and nutrition support services. We also hold a monthly joint medical/surgical IBD clinics for the most complex patients. There is a strong research collaboration with colleagues at the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hopsital. We have been successful in setting up a unique clinical and research pathway for the investigation of and treatment of patients with newly diagnosed IBD. We have established a large inception cohort for rapid diagnosis of IBD. This has provided valuable research material for the interrogation of host immune and microbiota signals related to treatment nave IBD and will allow us to prospectively follow up patients and discover characteristics associated with treatment response and disease course. The successful candidate would be expected to be involved in the inception cohort studies and other research strands that are established including commercial IBD studies. Further details may be obtained from: Dr Naveen Sharma on 0121 424 2766 and Naveen.sharma2@uhb.nhs.uk ### Job responsibilities University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role. ## Job Details This post would provide excellent training to be considered in the future as a consultant with an interest in IBD. The position would enable the successful candidate to develop skills in management of complex IBD (attending sub-specialty clinics, nutritional issues in IBD, surgical liaison and focused training in IBD specific endoscopy). In addition, the successful candidate would be expected to complete a major research project as detailed below and participate in the other aspects of our wide-ranging research portfolio leading to publications in peer-reviewed literature and presentations at conferences. In order to develop this opportunity, there is service commitment as a key element of the job: Contribute to twice weekly IBD clinics Perform elective endoscopy lists independently ## Job Description The post would be based at Heartlands Hospital which serves the East side of Birmingham and has a large and ethnically diverse IBD population. You would be joining a team of 3 IBD Specialists (Dr Naveen Sharma-IBD Lead, Dr Sharafaath Shariff, Dr Efe Ejanavi and Dr Reham Ahmed. They are supported by a team of 4 IBD Clinical Nurse Specialists. We hold a vibrant weekly IBD MDT which is attended by dedicated IBD surgeons, IBD radiologists and nutrition support services. We also hold a monthly joint medical/surgical IBD clinics for the most complex patients. There is a strong research collaboration with colleagues at the University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hopsital. We have been successful in setting up a unique clinical and research pathway for the investigation of and treatment of patients with newly diagnosed IBD. We have established a large inception cohort for rapid diagnosis of IBD. This has provided valuable research material for the interrogation of host immune and microbiota signals related to treatment nave IBD and will allow us to prospectively follow up patients and discover characteristics associated with treatment response and disease course. The successful candidate would be expected to be involved in the inception cohort studies and other research strands that are established including commercial IBD studies. Further details may be obtained from: Dr Naveen Sharma on 0121 424 2766 and Naveen.sharma2@uhb.nhs.uk ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Nearing the end of a recognised training programme in gastroenterology, hepatology and clinical nutrition. Must be able to perform independent upper GI endoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy. **Desirable** - Have completed a recognised training programme to consultant level (CST or equivalent). - Independence in performing colonoscopy with the required JAG certification or similar ### Qualifications **Essential** - Any basic medical qualification eligible for registration with the GMC **Desirable** - MD or PhD in a relevant subject ### Additional Criteria **Essential** - A high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline. - Ability to function both as a member and a potential leader of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. - Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit. - An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence based practice in all aspects of medical care. - Ability to manage applicants own time and work effectively, understanding of role and importance of management in the NHS. - This post requires an enhanced Criminal Records Check **Desirable** - Evidence of successful project completion - Practical experience in running clinical audit projects. - A proven track record in some field of research. - Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) - Evidence of management ability for example in organising and leading a clinical research team. ## Documents - [UHB New JD IBD Fellow 2026.pdf (PDF, 432 KB)](document:2933211) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.