Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3+/Senior) in Gastroenterology

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS trust in Cambridge is seeking enthusiastic clinical fellows for positions in Gastroenterology, Intestinal Rehabilitation, and Transplant. This role involves providing medical care for patients requiring artificial nutrition and those undergoing transplantation. Candidates must have a GMC licence, and there will be opportunities to work alongside a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team and gain experience in various areas of Gastroenterology. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Experience in Gastroenterology and transplantation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for patients requiring artificial nutrition.
• Support from a team including Gastroenterologists and Specialist Nurses.
• Opportunities for experience in inflammatory bowel disease and research.

Skills

Effective communication skills in English

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the GMC

Job description

Job overview

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic clinical fellows (equivalent IMT3 or above) in Gastroenterology, Intestinal Rehabilitation and Intestinal Transplant at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The following posts are available:

• Post 1 – 04 March 2026 – 01 September 2026
• Post 2 – 11 March 2026 – 01 September 2026
• Post 3 – 02 September 2026 (for 6 – 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 a physician post and does not include surgical opportunities.

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.

Working for your organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to:

Dr Charlotte Rutter, Consultant in Gastroenterology, Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant ([e-mail])
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