Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology (Luminal) and General Medicine

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated SpR in Luminal Gastroenterology and General Medicine for a full-time, fixed-term role. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant team while supporting both inpatient and outpatient services. You will engage in clinical responsibilities, participate in research with the University of Bristol, and enhance your skills through high-quality postgraduate education. With a commitment to excellent patient care and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of gastroenterology.

Qualifications

• Experience in Luminal Gastroenterology and General Medicine is essential.
• Previous endoscopy experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic gastroenterology team for inpatient and outpatient work.
• Lead the acute medical take and support inpatient care.

Skills

Gastroenterology

General Medicine

Endoscopy

Patient Care

Research Skills

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Gastroenterology

Job description

This post is a full time, fixed term (6 weeks) appointment covering paternity leave at SpR level in Luminal Gastroenterology and General Medicine at the Bristol Royal infirmary.

The successful applicant will join a dynamic gastroenterology team, working clinically to support both inpatient and outpatient work. There will also be the opportunity to work in luminal research via established research links with the University of Bristol.

In addition, the post holder will be part of the general medical on call rota at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, leading the acute medical take and the out of hours medical inpatient team as medical registrar.

The Department of Gastroenterology offers exposure to the regional intestinal failure service, experience in working in complex inflammatory bowel disease. The clinical aspect of the post can be tailored to the needs of the post-holder with the aim to provide 2 outpatient clinics per week, seeing both new and follow up patients (inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition and general luminal gastroenterology), supervised by a consultant from the gastrointestinal team. Access to endoscopy training will be available if desired. The remaining clinical time will be spent supporting inpatient work in gastroenterology.

High quality postgraduate education is provided through weekly gastrointestinal departmental meetings, the Division of Medicine Grand Round, multidisciplinary meetings in Nutrition, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Gastrointestinal Radiology. Attendance at Severn General Medicine and Gastroenterology regional training days is encouraged.

Previous Endoscopy Experience Is Desirable But Not Essential.

There may be opportunity to take part in the acute general medical take at the BRI (resident on-call, rota frequency approx.. 1:10).

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Ruth Carr Job title: Consultant Cardiology Gastro & Hepatology Email address: [e-mail]