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Job overview
**Please note: Previous applicants need not apply**
Post available from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027
This post is aimed at a post-CCT/senior registrar level with solid background in gastroenterology, looking to get specialist experience in IBD and independent endoscopist OGD or colonoscopy.
There is no on call commitment for this role.
We have been recognised as a BSG endorsed IBD fellowship post and full details are on their website.
Main duties of the job
During your role, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in regular complex IBD inpatient and outpatient work. This will include:
- Joint IBD / Surgical clinics
- IBD / PSC clinics
- IBD pregnancy outpatient reviews
- Paediatric to adult IBD transition clinics
- Weekly IBD joint IBD, Radiology, Histology, Colorectal surgery MDT (Comprehensive MDT)
- Weekly IBD advanced therapy MDT
- Access to dedicated training list for chromoendoscopy and IBD/PSC surveillance and detection of dysplastic lesions, depending on the candidate’s level of endoscopic experience
- IBD hot clinics for acute flares on both sites
- The successful candidate would also be expected to provide urgent IP consultations to patients presenting with acute severe colitis and liaise with our IBD surgeons and wider MDT to ensure appropriate inpatient management.
- Involvement in multicenter IBD trials. Dr Durai is research lead for many significant IBD research projects, giving rise to the opportunity to participate in many studies and publications.
- Participate in mandated departmental and service audits, alongside service improvement projects.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at https://cdn.intelligencebank.com/eu/share/qMbw14/jgkpM/w0DMG/original/BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Research and interests relevant to specialty
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Computing skills
Experience
Essential
- Post-CCT or towards end of specialist training in gastroenterology
- Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
- Independent endoscopist OGD or colonoscopy (colonoscopy sign off anticipated by start of post)
Desirable
- JAG accreditation for colonoscopy
- independent in colonoscopy
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
- Current GMC registration with a Full Licence to Practise
Desirable
- MRCP completed
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow In Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in University Hospital of Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Gastroenterology role. The advertised salary is £56,925 - £80,730 per annum (No On-Call commitments). The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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