Clinical Fellow in Gastro-intestinal Allergy and Mucosal Immunology

Great Ormond Street Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Gastro-intestinal Allergy and Mucosal Immunology. This 12-month position offers an opportunity to manage children with GI allergies and gain comprehensive training in Paediatric Gastroenterology. Candidates should have significant paediatric experience and be committed to high-quality research. The role provides a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Paediatric experience at a post-graduate level.
• Experience in paediatric gastroenterology for more than 2 years at a post-graduate level.
• Understanding of GI Allergic Diseases and IBD.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical care for children with Gastro-intestinal Allergy.
• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient management.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to establish and maintain working relations

Drive and enthusiasm

Education

Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration or equivalent

MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent

Higher degree – MSc, MPhil related discipline

Job description

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Clinical Fellow in Gastro-intestinal Allergy and Mucosal Immunology, London

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Great Ormond Street Hospital

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job overview

12 months Senior Gastroenterology Training Programme – Senior Clinical Fellow ( Equivalent of ST6+) in GI Allergy & Mucosal Immunology.

Subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Applicants to please state their choice when completing their application

Number of Posts :

· One 12-month Clinical Fellow posts: 12-month in the GI Allergy and Mucosal Immunology.

Interview date TBC

We are excited to advertise this unique fixed-term role for a senior clinical fellow (ST6+ or equivalent) to join the Paediatric Gastroenterology services at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This post is subject to regular appraisal and a probationary period. There may be an opportunity to extend this beyond the fixed term, as part of the applicant’s clinical appraisal and departmental requirements.

These appointments provide comprehensive training in Paediatric Gastroenterology, and are suitable for candidates with at least 5 years of Paediatric experience at a post-graduate level. Candidates should be able to demonstrate previous experience in paediatric gastroenterology.

The post will be undertaken in the unique, dynamic and supportive environment of the Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Role Description - 12-month Senior Clinical Fellowship in GI Allergy and Mucosal Immunology,

Start Date September 2025

Main duties of the job

Primary Role as Clinical Fellow in GI Allergy and Mucosal Immunology

The post-holder, in collaboration with the named consultant, will predominantly be involved in the clinical management for children with Gastro-intestinal Allergy such as patients with Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE) and other eosinophilic gastro-intestinal diseases, delayed and immediate food allergies and multi-system allergic diseases. They will also supporting other aspects of the mucosal immunology unit, including the inflammatory bowel diseases service.

This will involve managing admissions within Gastroenterology.

• Providing medical review and the on-going management of these patients.
• Coordinating and reviewing patients through both inpatient, day admissions or urgent reviews
• Twice weekly Outpatient clinics in GI Allergy, with at around 6 clinics in IBD per 6 months
• Weekly GI Allergy multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Cross cover with the IBD fellow, when away on leave

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to prioritise clinical needs
• Able to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues
• Flexible/Adaptable
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Ability to take initiative when required
• Ability to teach nursing and medical staff
• Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice (or application in process) or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of ‘B’ in each domain
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Paediatric experience (including gastroenterology) for more than 5 years, at post-graduate level (doctor), including training in paediatric resuscitation (APLS or equivalent)
• Paediatric experience in paediatric gastroenterology for more than 2 year, at post-graduate level (doctor)
• Understanding of the spectrum of GI Allergic Diseases and IBD
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Higher degree – MSc, MPhil related discipline
• Experience of diagnostic endoscopy

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience in paediatric gastroenterology
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance
• Broad knowledge of paediatric medicine
• Be confident in the management of paediatric emergency, for a range of medical specialities
• Commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publications
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Experience of teaching and presenting
• Experience of audit activities
• Published research in peer reviewed journals, with evidence of experience in developing research, audit or improvement projects