Job overview
The Senior Clinical Fellow will be a valued team member, participating in in-patient and outpatient care of gastroenterology and general medical patients. Whilst covering the wards the post-holder would be expected to participate in ward-rounds and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
We welcome applications from those who wish to work less than full time or full time.
You will work under the supervision of the Gastroenterology Consultants and usually be based on the Preston Site, although you may be asked to cover duties at the Chorley site when required. There will be opportunities to see in-patient Gastroenterology referrals and attend specialist out-patient clinics. When not covering the wards the successful applicant would be expected to attend a wider number of speciality clinics as well as endoscopy sessions. The post permanent and will provide good training in Gastroenterology with exposure to some tertiary specialist services.
Main duties of the job
The gastro SCF will form a key part of the gastroenterology team. Whilst covering the wards the post-holder would be expected to participate in ward-rounds and ward multi-disciplinary team meetings. There are daily Consultant ward rounds providing ample opportunities for teaching and development on a dedicated Gastroenterology ward.
There are a variable number of outlying medical patients who are shared between existing medical teams. There will be opportunities to see in-patient Gastroenterology referrals and attend specialist out-patient clinics such as Viral Hepatitis, Nutrition and Hepatology. When not covering the wards, the successful applicant would be expected to attend clinics as well as endoscopy sessions. The post will provide training in Gastroenterology with exposure to some tertiary specialist services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- At least three years working in hospital medicine following primary medical qualification
- At least 2 years working in GIM or a medical speciality
Desirable
- Completion of core medical training or equivalent
- Experience in Gastroenterology
- Computer Literacy
- Experience of required practical procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full MRCP
- Valid ALS
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Preston Hospital, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Gastroenterology role. The advertised salary is £67325.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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