Clinical Fellowship in Gastroenterology

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellowship in Gastroenterology

The closing date is 23 July 2026

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology to work at registrar level. Duties will include active participation in the daily care of inpatients at the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital and will be responsible together with SpR and FY2/FY1s. Consultant cover is always available including a 24/7 on-call. You will be asked to cover the Gastroenterology ward and participate with medical on‑call duties when required. The Trust has a firm commitment to improving the quality of patient care, and an enthusiastic candidate will benefit by getting involved in audit and quality improvement projects (QIPs) as well as existing educational and research initiatives.

Main duties of the job

Duties of this post will include active participation in the daily care of inpatients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The appointed candidate will cover the Gastroenterology ward, triage/referrals (on a normal working day 09:00‑17:00) and participate in Gastroenterology weekend on‑call (Saturday & Sunday 09:00‑17:00). The appointed candidate will share these duties on a Gastroenterology rota together with other SpRs and IMT3s. This will be supported by consultant cover, which operates on a 24/7 on‑call rota basis. The post offers particularly good experience of the care of all patients that present to the gastroenterology ward (general gastroenterology/hepatology, acute gastrointestinal bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, and intestinal failure). Other duties include attendance at outpatient clinics and endoscopy.

An enthusiastic candidate will benefit by getting involved in audit & quality improvement projects (QIPs), delivering educational sessions and participating in research initiatives. This post will be ideal for candidates seeking NTN for Gastroenterology to enhance their career portfolio. It is also particularly good for those wishing to gain broad experience in preparation for the European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH).

About us

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. 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 staff with a disability, including a physical disability, long‑term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Active educational support, tailored to the individual’s experience and needs, will be provided through an assigned educational supervisor. There are ample educational activities, and for the appropriate candidate there will be opportunities to develop further subspeciality in Gastroenterology (e.g. IBD, endoscopy, and/or intestinal failure). Depending on the candidate’s experience and interest the post also offers an excellent opportunity in endoscopy training ranging from diagnostic gastroscopy & colonoscopy and emergency endoscopy for example GI bleed. There are weekly activities including journal club, IBD‑MDT, GI Bleed MDT, GI cancer MDTs, and liver MDT. Projects to gain research funding towards advancement of gastroenterology/endoscopy projects will be encouraged and supported.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Any basic medical qualification eligible for registration with the GMC

Experience

• Competence in the management of acutely ill adults

Additional Criteria

• Reference to the attached Job Description for more details about this post or to contact the named consultant for a discussion about this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.