Post-CCT Fellow in Gastroenterology (IBD and/or Nutrition) (MC75) - Gastro - Barts Health NHS Trust

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Post-CCT Fellow in Gastroenterology (IBD and/or Nutrition)

MC75

Main area: Gastro
Grade: MC75
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (End date – 01/09/2026)
Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week (Start date – September 2025)
Job ref: 259-MED01545RLH

Site: The Royal London Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £59,175 – £95,400 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

Job overview

We have a full-time, fully funded post CCT fellowship available in IBD or Nutrition at Barts Health, Royal London Hospital from September 2025. This will be based mainly at Royal London Hospital with some endoscopy activity at Mile End Hospital.

The post would suit a recently qualified gastroenterologist or senior trainee, seeking to advance their skills in a welcoming environment. The program aims to complement existing gastroenterology services and offer advanced training in IBD / Nutrition. Candidates with an interest in IBD and/or nutrition are invited to apply as the focus of the post can be changed depending on the exact interest of the candidate. The fellowship duration is 12 months.

Applicants should be at the end of their specialist training and should be JAG accredited for diagnostic OGD, colonoscopy and polypectomy, with audit data satisfying standard JAG auditable outcomes.

Main duties of the job

• Have and maintain full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Share in the cohesive, professional and patient-centred approach of the existing department.
• Maintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in MDT team.
• Liaise, communicate and co-operate with the Lead Clinicians, Managers and relevant colleagues.

Working for our organisation

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The fellowship is designed to allow the development of advanced skills in managing complex IBD / nutrition with the appropriate support. The program offers a balance of clinical practice (6 sessions/week) and academic activities (4 sessions/week). The fellow will receive tertiary-level training in all aspects of complex IBD and IBD endoscopy, with participation in specialist IBD clinics: young adult, pregnancy and adult. There will be 2 general clinics and 2 general endoscopy lists per week. As with all senior fellows and consultants in the Royal London Hospital, one of the endoscopy sessions is flexible and may need to be worked on a Saturday. The academic sessions are dedicated to research, (including a personal project), clinical trials teaching, and administration. Active participation in at least one research and one audit project is expected. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to attend MDTs with radiology and surgery.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MRCP or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• JAG certification in gastroscopy
• Provisional JAG certification in colonoscopy
• Higher Research Degree
• CCT in Gastroenterology or equivalent

Experience

• Broad experience in Gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy
• Experience in managing IBD inpatients
• Experience in managing IBD outpatients

Knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of Gastroenterology and of the specialist skills required for this post
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
• Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team clinical and management
• Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
• Ability to communicate effectively with GPs and other professionals in hospital and community
• Diagnostic and upper and lower GI endoscopy with evidence of KPIs
• Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
• Independent in Intestinal Ultrasound

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