Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Gastroenterology (IBD & Endoscopy): Sponsorship Available

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Gastroenterology. There are two posts available to commence from 04 March 2027 until 03 March 2028, these are:

Post 1: Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Gastroenterology (IBD)

Post 2: Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Gastroenterology (Endoscopy)

Both posts provide an opportunity to develop Gastroenterology practice in a state of the art Endoscopy facility at one of the world’s leading teaching hospitals, or in IBD care working alongside a world leading team of expert IBD clinicians.

Main duties of the job

The IBD post holder will have the opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of management of a cohort of around 7,000 patients, including IBD clinics, Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, joint clinics with colorectal surgeons, cross-specialty MDTs, IBD endoscopy and clinical trials.

The successful applicant for the Endoscopy post will have the opportunity to develop skills in Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy through service, training and research lists. The primary focus is Therapeutic Endoscopy training.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria:

  • Full MRCP or equivalent
  • Full Registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council at the time of application in post

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application
  • MRCP or equivalent qualification
  • Completed a minimum of four years Specialty Registrar or equivalent training in Gastroenterology in the UK or equivalent

Desirable

  • ATLS Course
  • CCrISP

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 18 October 2026

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