Clinical Fellow Higher (ST4+)/Senior in Gastroenterology

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Clinical Fellow Higher (ST4+)/ Senior in Gastroenterology, Intestinal Rehabilitation and Intestinal Transplant at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Candidates who have completed IMT3 with full MRCP may be considered depending on previous experience.

There is one post available from 03 March 2027 for 6 to 12 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cambridge Centre for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant, working in a thriving multi-disciplinary team across the Transplant and Digestive Diseases Directorates at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide medical care for patients requiring artificial nutrition and those undergoing intestinal and multivisceral transplantation. The postholder will be supported by a team of Gastroenterologists, Transplant and Intestinal Failure Surgeons, Specialist Nurses, Coordinators, Psychologist and associated Resident Doctors. There will be opportunities for experience in other areas of Gastroenterology including inflammatory bowel disease or coeliac disease, as well as research opportunities.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification section of the job description – this post is not suitable for those aspiring to a career in surgery.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • MRCP PACES or equivalent qualification (at application)
  • Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (at point of application)
  • Completion of UK Foundation Competencies
  • Completion of UK Internal Medicine Training Competencies (IMT3) or equivalent
  • If not in a Gastroenterology Training post in the UK or abroad, completion of a minimum of 6 months NHS service in a hospital medical specialty within the UK (at the time of application)
  • Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
  • To be eligible for appointment at the Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) level within this role you are required to have completed Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level passing the associated competencies

Desirable

  • European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology (ESGE)
  • Experience of Gastroenterology, Clinical Nutrition or Transplant at IMT3 or above
  • Logbook of endoscopic procedures (training and independently)

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: 9 August 2026

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