Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Gastroenterology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional teaching hospital in the UK is seeking a gastroenterology registrar to fulfill clinical duties, including ward rounds and endoscopy training. This fixed-term position, lasting 6 months with the possibility of extension, provides an excellent foundation for those aspiring to enter specialist training. The role emphasizes patient care under the supervision of experienced consultants and offers a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Well-being programme

Flexible working

Diversity inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in gastroenterology or a related field.
• Ability to perform endoscopies under supervision.
• Familiarity with general medical on-calls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily clinic and ward rounds.
• Train and assist in endoscopy lists.
• Supervise and manage patient care under consultants.

Job description

Job Overview

Fulfil the day‑to‑day activities of a gastroenterology registrar including clinic, ward rounds, training endoscopy lists and general medical on‑calls, working under the supervision of the Gastroenterology consultants. The post is fixed term for 6 months with a view to a further 6‑month extension and is an excellent preparation for a candidate applying for a specialist training post.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust is the regional teaching hospital providing general acute services to Brighton and Hove and Mid Sussex, and tertiary services for patients across Sussex and the south east of England. It forms the east part of the newly formed University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust.

About the Department

The Gastroenterology Department is a medical department within the Gastroenterology and Screening directorate, comprising nine full‑time consultant gastroenterologists and a professor of hepatology. Cover is provided for gastroenterology patients and emergency endoscopy 7 days a week.

Specialist interests include advanced therapeutic endoscopy – EMR, ESD, ERCP and EUS – with teaching and training in endoscopic skills and directly within the medical school. Services include video capsule endoscopy, an IBD super/MDT clinic with a nationally recognised psychology service, trans‑nasal endoscopy, oesophageal manometry, physiology and nutrition service, a regional hepatitis service and a monthly joint clinic with transplant hepatologists from Kings College Hospital. The department is a JAG accredited endoscopy training unit.

Diversity and Inclusion

At UHS Sussex, diversity is our strength. We want you to feel included and help us always put the patient first. We have a range of Staff Networks, a disability confident employer (Level 2) and a veteran aware trust. We offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

Well‑being and Development

Our Well‑being Programme for staff is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including flexible working to support work‑life balance. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you grow and develop, so you can feel valued for all that you do.